Part of the “growing” list of courses offered by Cambridgeshire Skills. The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the skills a person would find invaluable to grow plants, maintain green spaces and get more from gardening. This introduction is also a gate way to progressing onto further horticultural courses that could be used as a springboard for those wishing to take a past time and turn it into a profession. So…
Read MoreSamba Drumming & Percussion Games Workshop Saturday 14th March, 2-4pm, £6/£3. This high energy all- inclusive experience will get everyone having fun with beats and rhythm. No musical experience needed. Even if you have never touched a drum Anthony Paul will support you to have a go! All the drums and samba instruments are provided. For over 7s, young people and adults. Book in the library or online at www.CambridgeLive.org.uk Storyteller, Storyteller Saturday 6th June,…
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There is quite a lot of talk in the media regarding mental health. This affects many people in the world and if we look closer to home, it also affects some of the adults who attend Branching Out. Our work here is to support not only those with mental health issues but also those with many other challenging conditions. Our highly trained proactive support staff encourage and support our adults with learning disabilities to live…
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As our thoughts turn to spring, and with summer just over the horizon, learners and parents across the county are starting to look at how things are shaping up for the end of the academic year. So, I wanted to turn the focus of the next two articles on the practical steps, aside from taking on a tutor, that everyone can work on to improve their end of year achievement I carry out many consultations…
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Pink Chair Engagement (PCE) was set up to help combat anti-social behaviour in Littleport. By empowering locals to ‘take back’ community open spaces and use them for crafting and chat. We enjoyed many ‘pop ups’ throughout Littleport over last summer. Our winter project involved us handing out many material packs to most of the voluntary groups in Littleport. Each group has created a material square with decoration and the name of the group The idea…
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Why become part of the Women’s Institute? Following my retirement, I joined the WI as a way of getting to know people, and be involved in village life but it’s turned out to be so much more than that. If you were to ask people their concept of members they would most likely answer, it’s silver-haired pensioners sipping tea, well yes some of us are and do, but many of the ladies from young women…
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Once again the Lions Club of Littleport hosted Breakfast with Santa at The Almonry Ely. This has become part of Ely’s Christmas festivities and has been for over 30 years. Thanks to The Almonry’s manager Adrian and all of his staff, because without their input the event would not take place. Over 200 adults and children attended over 3 mornings and each child received a visit and a present from Father Christmas. A spokesman for…
Read MoreThe Headteacher of Littleport Community Primary School and Director of East Cambs and Fenland Research School is Adam Rivett. Mr Clark, Deputy Headteacher writes: Last winter our children have taken part in a number of events. We fully entered into the spirit of the season and were visited by Mark the Elf from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire who came to record our contribution to this year’s Sleeps ‘Til Santa. The high standard of singing was commented…
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Littleport is the biggest village in England – by square miles! The population is hovering above 4,000 but with more houses being built, that number is on the increase. It may not be conventionally beautiful and wouldn’t have appeared on any of those old-fashioned chocolate boxes, but it is, as it always has been, a vibrant functioning traditional rural community. But with the burgeoning of out of town superstores, the shops and service providers in…
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Littleport Rangers started back in 2009. We have a U12 team in the Cambs Colts League, 3 U11 teams, an U8s team and an Academy. Our coaches give up their time to train the players each week with planned sessions as well as having fun and attend matches each Saturday. We are lucky to have fantastic facilities at Littleport Leisure. Matches take place on the front field, training under the spotlights, use of the ‘mugga’…
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