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, dementia-awareness raising, and community activities such as the Remembrance Day parade, 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…
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Yep you guessed it, we got drunk and decided it would be a good idea to have another bike show! So here it is. Put this date in your diary for 2019 for another awesome action-packed show raising money for worthwhile charities. Come show your bike, kick back, relax, have a beer and enjoy yourselves! Saturday May 4th at 11:00 · The Crown Inn Littleport · 34 Main Street, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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The North wind doth blow and we shall have swans. Wrap up warm and watch the wildlife this winter at your local Wetland Centre. During this season, the Ouse Washes and WWT Welney become the home of our three species of swans: mute, whooper and Bewick’s. With a range of swan feed events you have a good chance of finding these wonderful waterfowl on the reserve. For the early birds why not book onto one…
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‘It’s everyone’s business’ Update Following the exceptionally well attended public meeting in August, the Parish Council have been kept updated by the Police about how they have been working to tackle the incidents of anti-social behaviour around the village. Residents will have noticed the increased patrols around the village. Significant progress has been made in respect of identifying criminality and the perpetrators. Arrests have taken place and dispersal enforcement taken. This work is ongoing and…
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Black Horse Drove has had to wave goodbye to Zumba teacher Russ Welch. Sadly, there were not enough regulars to keep it going – but not far away in Southery at the village hall, Littleport enthusiasts can join Russ’s Zumba session on a Monday night! Zumba Gold is from 6.20-7.20pm and Zumba Fitness from 7.30-8.30pm. For more information call 07851 149526 or email: rmmwelch13@hotmail.co.uk
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The British Legion was formed on 15 May 1921, from four Organisations of ex-Servicemen, established after the First World War. We help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families all year round. We also campaign to improve their lives, organise the Poppy Appeal and remember the fallen. WHAT THE POPPY MEANS The poppy is: A symbol of Remembrance and hope Worn by millions of people Red because of…
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We’ve had a busy and exciting year at the Adams Heritage Centre, we began with organising and displaying some of our beautiful, memorabilia whilst encountering some surprising hidden finds tucked away. Our centre is open to visitors on Tuesdays between 2pm – 4pm, with wheelchair access. Our market’s Christmas Special will be hosting an array of delicious produce on the 1 December, 9am – 1pm. Raffle tickets are being sold now to WIN a tasty…
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Kaira Smith writes: We went to our first competition as a club at the Peterborough Championship Series on the 30th of September 2018. We took part in continuous sparring and are pleased to say that we did well against some very tough competitors. Our instructor Robert Smith and one of our junior students Jack Gregory gained first place in their categories, and Andrea Rosenboom won second place, with all of our competitors gaining valuable competitive…
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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…
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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…
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