Littleport & District Flower Arrangement Club

Posted on 1st September 20184th September 2018 by Littleport Life

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…

“Protecting Our Community Is Everyone’s Business”

Posted on 1st September 20187th September 2018 by Littleport Life

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…

Littleport’s Successful Parkruns!

Posted on 1st September 20187th September 2018 by Littleport Life

The need for a Parkrun in East Cambridgeshire has been known for a few years now, but several failed attempts in Ely have proven there simply has not been a suitable venue to meet the needs and requirements. Matt Holmes of Littleport had the idea to set up an event in Littleport in September 2017, and made some initial enquiries, and on the suggestion of myself, applied for a grant from the Parish Council to…

A Dispatch from the Royal British Legion Battle’s Over

Posted on 1st September 20184th September 2018 by Littleport Life

In August 1914 the then Foreign Secretary made the statement ‘The lights are going out all over Europe. We won’t see them lit again in our time!’ In 2014 the Littleport Branch of the Royal British Legion held a candlelit vigil to commemorate the centenary of the last hour of peace. This year, on Remembrance Sunday, we are holding a second event to commemorate ‘Battle’s Over.’ Battle’s Over is a national event during which beacons…

Parish Council News Summer 2018

Posted on 1st September 20186th September 2018 by Littleport Life

Local Policing and CCTV Cameras We are still improving and extending the areas covered by our CCTV system … we currently have a bid in for funding for an additional 6 cameras (along with renewing some of the older ones). These new cameras are infa-red (ie work at night) and have number plate recognition capability. The Police too now have direct remote access into the system and can view not only live footage but can…

Littleport Judo Club news!

Posted on 1st September 20187th September 2018 by Littleport Life

Littleport Judo Club is all set with a very busy autumn schedule coming up which includes a visit and masterclass from British Olympic judo competitor Ashley McKenzie in November, as well as hosting the Eastern Area British Schools Judo Championship in October. Saturday 10th November 2018 – morning ASHLEY MCKENZIE – A JUDO MASTERCLASS We have managed to book Ashley to come along to Littleport and deliver one of his famous judo master class sessions….

Spotlight on the Littleport Society

Posted on 1st September 20186th September 2018 by Littleport Life

The Spring edition of The Littleport Society Magazine was a Black Horse Drove Special Edition, which detailed the history of the Drove its shops, pub, and school, as well as Carol Driver’s memories of living on the Drove. Every resident of the Drove received a complimentary copy of this 20 page special. If anyone has any anecdotes or stories of living on the Drove please let us know and we can include them in future…

Littleport Leisure Officially Opens!

Posted on 1st September 20187th September 2018 by Littleport Life

On July 28th the official opening of Littleport Leisure was made by government Health Minister Stephen Barclay MP. The Minister gave a speech congratulating everyone concerned for their hard work that had brought the amenity to the village of Littleport. Manager Debra Jordan, who is also a parish councillor, did a magnificent job of laying on the morning’s reception and welcoming visitors that included the Mayor of Ely, Michael Rouse, and fellow parish councillors –…

ThePORT

Posted on 1st September 20187th September 2018 by Littleport Life

Joanne Coe tells us about all the activities ThePort have enjoyed. ThePORT Youth Group have been super busy over the last few months. We have been to visit residents at Laburnum Lodge, helping to decorate cakes and supported the Open day in August. Youths have also been to The Grange several times helping to serve residents with treats. Weekly activities have continued, increasing during the Summer holidays with a very successful and thoroughly enjoyed day…

News from Ely Roller Skating Club

Posted on 1st September 20187th September 2018 by Littleport Life

Littleport Life has sponsored one of the trophies for an event taking place on September 15 and 16. The Ely Roller Skating Club will be holding their first ever competition at the University of Cambridge Sports Centre. The event will be attended by over 200 skaters, competing for 14 clubs coming from all over the country. Skaters will compete in solo freestyle and figure events as well as team figure events. For some skaters this…

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