July — we start a NEW ROTARY YEAR — and a new president takes over. David Ambrose smith is President for 2017-2018 During the weekend of May 19 – 21 — we organised a sponsored walk along the historical 46 mile Peddars Way. 15 Rotarians participated in the walk we raised— £1000 for Charity. Early summer — We organised a golf tournament at Sheringham golf course.— raising £2000 for Charity Once again Littleport Rotary had…
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Ladies! Are you interested in joining us for one of our meetings? We would very much like to see some new faces. Why not join us at one of our meetings? This is a great way to make new friends, especially if you are new to the area! All ages are catered for – age is no barrier – as well as talks and demonstrations, we have outings, visits to other WI’s and a speaker…
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Saturday September 2 2017 marks the two-year anniversary of the opening of the Littleport Community Market at the Adams Heritage Centre in Main Street. The market was one of the initiatives of Littleport Town Team’s first year Action Plan and its partnership with the Adams Heritage Centre introduced a much needed facility for Littleport’s town centre and supports the existing shops and businesses. The market, run by volunteers, which is held on the first Saturday…
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The Lions Club of Littleport are once again hosting Breakfast with Santa at The Almonry High Street Ely on 21st – 23rd December 2017 from 8 – 10am. The cost will be £6.50 children and £3.50 adults. All children will receive a present from Father Christmas. This very popular event sells out very quickly, so to book your place and full details contact David Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 or email breakfastwithsanta1@yahoo.co.uk with a…
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The future of boxing in Littleport looks bleak – unless a reasonably priced venue can be found! Potential boxing and kickboxing champions are in training with the East Anglia Kickboxing and Boxing Club that has been based at Littleport Leisure Centre on Mondays and Wednesdays. Under the experienced eyes of trainers Paddy Paddock, and past champion Mark Johnson, boys, and even girls, have come in to the sessions at £4 for under 16’s (£5 adults)…
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Littleport Community Primary has been in Littleport since 1847, and this is our 170th Year Anniversary. It is also our 10th Anniversary since a new school was built on this site in 2007. This is why we are celebrating our anniversaries this year! We are a Research School! We were delighted to find out recently that we have been chosen to be the Research School for East Cambridgeshire and Fenland. The announcement was made by…
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I need to start his article on a sad note. On Friday 7 July 2017 Rex Strawson passed away. Rex was, for many years, the Branch Chairman of Littleport Royal British Legion. At a time when recruiting new members, in particular committee members, was difficult Rex played a vital part in keeping the Legion alive in this community. On behalf of the current committee members I would like to pay tribute to his work and…
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The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion’s biggest fundraising campaign held every year in November, the period of Remembrance. Each year, an army of volunteers distribute our iconic paper poppies throughout the nation, collecting donations in return to help support the vital work we do for the Armed Forces community. Members of the public wear the paper poppy on their chest as a symbol of Remembrance: to remember the fallen Service men and women…
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Here at St George’s we’ve had a very busy 2017 so far already. The Food Bank is making a huge difference to peoples’ lives through not only food parcels, but advice on housing, benefits and for two families, schooling too. The bible study groups, consistently well supported, have spent this year looking at John’s and Mark’s gospels as well as Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. It is very encouraging to hear parents (and…
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Littleport has always been spoilt for choice when it comes to sports like cricket and football – be it Saturday or Sunday of total cricketing commitment, or a Saturday afternoon of blood and thunder gutsy footie. The village has always prided itself of having a top cricket club competing against the best season after season. Now into their 129th year, no one, not even their President or past successful fast bowler Norman South, would have…
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