Now here’s a question: What do a teddy bear tombola, jewellery, different types of gin and quilting have in common? Answer; St George’s Arts and Crafts Fair of course! By the time you read this, we may be looking forward to the Fair or it may have happened (September 22nd), but whichever it is, thank you for all your support. The Arts and Crafts Fair is deliberately timed to coincide with Harvest Festival time. That’s…
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Port Plumbing Ltd
Port plumbing of Littleport have just completed refitting out their new 3000 sq ft bathroom showrooms. It contains over 16 bathroom settings with other numerous freestanding basin units, mirrors, pans/cisterns etc., all on display. Having now been established in the village for over 12 years, they have decided to expand their bathroom side of the business by having a purpose built showroom showing such things as shower boarding in settings, designer baths, minimalistic and space…
Read MoreLooking back at the Summer Activities of the Littleport W.I.
Despite all the heat, roadworks and holidays, our activities have all gone ahead as planned. Towards the end of April, our members visited the Mushroom Farm at Little Ouse. After being suitably gowned in white protective overalls and hats, we were taken on a guided tour of the factory, through the stages of growth, to the end product in a container that was ready for sale. It was explained how the spores are kept at…
Read MoreChildren in Need Disco
Derek Timbers will be hosting the disco at the Ex Servicemen’s Club on SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER. All money raised will be donated to the BBC Children in Need appeal. The FANTASTIC INTERCITY DISCO is supplying the music. This event will start at 6 pm until late. Games and competitions are early on for the kids then music all the way to finish. HUGE RAFFLE! ENTRY ADULTS £5 Joanne Coe says that her youth club, ThePORT’s…
Read MoreCathy Gibb-de Swarte takes a look at YPL
YPL is a well-established charity which has been going since 2007 and continues to provide a good service for the Littleport Community. You will find them down Henry Crabb Road housed in an indoor area either busying themselves over yet another popular auction or regularly cooking a hearty meal plus preparing yummy food for anyone who visits their welcoming cafeteria courtesy of chef Dee Moffat. The YPL premises also has an upstairs treasure trove for…
Read MoreLittleport Community Primary School News
LCPS Mission Statement Our commitment is to be an outstanding school for all, where children love to be; gain a lifelong thirst for knowledge; are continually challenged; grow as individuals; empathise fully with others; play a productive role in the local and global community; achieve their full potential and gain the vital skills and confidence to ‘spread their wings and fly’. LCPS Vision Our vision for the school is that we will constantly continue to…
Read MoreLittleport & District Flower Arrangement Club
Since our AGM in February the Club has progressed forward with a few more new Members joining the Club in March. Our new year of Membership started with Area Demonstrator Barbara Collins returning to us with her demonstration of ‘Joys of Spring’. As usual Barbara gave us a full evening of beautiful arrangements, design and flowers, Barbara’s personality shone through and a good evening started our year off well. April saw Julie Woods with her…
Read MoreEast Cambridgeshire District Council Annual Report
Councillors for Littleport: David Ambrose Smith, Christine Ambrose Smith, Jo Webber and Paul Cox Littleport Annual Parish Meeting, Monday 21st May 2018 1.0 Introduction We set out in 2014 to create a customer driven, efficient Council with a “can do” and “open for business” culture in everything we do. 2014 seems like a very long time ago – that’s testament to the sheer volume of delivery of East Cambs District Council in the last 4…
Read MoreLittleport Rotary Club — Update
In July, we started a NEW ROTARY YEAR The inauguration of a new president At the end of June Tony Summersgill became the president of the Littleport Rotary Club. A recent Golf tournament at the, Sheringham Golf Club organized by Rotarian Colin Every, raised over £2000 for Rotary Charities. Southery Play Group The Southery play group needed help with equipment The Rotary Club of Littleport donated £500 to purchase new equipment. The Team gave a…
Read More“Protecting Our Community Is Everyone’s Business”
Cambridge Constabulary is committed to providing a Police presence to local neighbourhoods and has an East Cambs Neighbourhood Policing Team who are based at Ely Police station. Our Neighbour Team at Ely is managed by Sergeant Mark Rabel who has recently been placed in post. The recent concerns by the community in Littleport are a priority for the local Team to address. Meanwhile we encourage any incident to be reported to the Constabulary. We need…
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