It’s September! – a month reminding me of my career as a primary teacher. After a Summer holiday relaxing with my family and preparing for the new school year, it was back into classroom life and the exciting process of guiding children’s learning and seeing them perceptively gain in confidence as well as knowledge and understanding. But September’s also a great time to be in church. There’s enthusiasm and energy as we meet again, all…
Read MoreMonth: September 2018
A Message from St John’s Methodist Church
God in the pain Two student presbyters at The Queen’s Foundation give testimony to God working for good even through their difficulties We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NRSV) How Rachel Leather came closer to God For many people when they encounter difficulties, rather than questioning both the benevolence and existence of God, crises can bring them into…
Read MoreGreater Littleport and District New Christian Spiritualists’ Society
A Spiritualist meeting has been going on in the village since 1998. Yes, it is what is called a ‘suitcase church’ but many of the best religious gatherings have been a moveable feast! And even where there is a fixed venue that was built for the purpose, however large or small, there has always been an outreach, whether for home visits to the sick, to offer prayer and spiritual succour to those who cannot travel…
Read MoreScouting around in Littleport
Sailing, gliding, diving, hiking, climbing and of course camping – just some of the fun activities the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts of 1st Littleport Scout Group have been up to in the past 12 months. Add to this baking, acting, sleepovers, den building, dementia-awareness raising, and community activities such as litter picking and delivering Littleport Life, and you’ll see why so many of Littleport’s young people want to join. Back in 2016, the waiting list…
Read MoreLittleport Leisure hosts an exercise class for Cambridge MS Society every Monday Morning!
Since we began a few of months ago the class numbers have risen to 14 and our excellent trainer Adam varies the seated exercises and has set up new equipment in a separate training room that we can all use. Motomed machines, spin bikes, battle ropes even a ski machine. Every week after the class we adjourn to the café for coffee / lunch and enjoy a social hour or so putting the world to…
Read MoreLittle Betties is open for business in Littleport!
At Unit 11 in Oak Lane Littleport (sat-nav CB61RS, and mobile for more info: 07984 473168) you will find 23 individual traders plus a huge showroom full of goodies for sale. Candles, enamel signs, upcycled furniture, object d’art, retro, antiques and one of a kind painted furniture pieces amongst other attractions for the collector. Proprietor Philip Martin must be pleased with his new outlet where he says, “There is something for everyone.” The showroom is…
Read MoreOur House
The Littleport Players is an amateur theatre company whose superb performances merit a professional London theatreland venue. Luckily for us locals, their cast and crew’s almost limitless talent was on display at Littleport Village Hall in July for their latest production, Our House – The Madness Musical. And the hall itself was magically transformed into a top intimate theatre experience for the audience akin to the Donmar Warehouse in Covent Garden. The set and staging…
Read MoreWWT – Welney Wetland Centre
Late summer and autumn brings a host of species to your local Wetland Centre, resulting in a busy time for the reserve team, as we ensure the habitats are just right to receive them. For the birdwatchers, this is the best time to look out for migrating birds, as they travel from their summer breeding grounds to warmer climes for the winter. By lowering the water levels on the pools, we can create muddy patches…
Read MoreThe Library Presents
On Sunday 7 October you can enjoy a dramatic and innovative production of Shakespeare’s Henry V at Littleport Leisure Centre. This fast-paced and dynamic show brings to life the legendary Siege of Harfleur and Battle of Agincourt. The production has been created by professional national touring company Librarian Theatre and is both a perfect introduction to Shakespeare and an enjoyable adaptation for those more familiar with the play. The show is suitable for ages ten…
Read MoreAutumn Update from the Littleport Lions
The Lions Club of Littleport hosted a concert at The Grange, Littleport. The Littleport Community Choir serenaded the residents and visitors for the afternoon and had a singalong at the end “Proms Style” The Lions gave donations to The Grange and the Choir, and we all enjoyed a sumptuous buffet tea. And Coming up – a date for your diary! The Lions Club of Littleport are once again hosting Breakfast with Santa at The Almonry…
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