The name FLUA may not be familiar to all readers of this magazine but for the last 35 years the Fen Line Users Association has been actively campaigning to improve services and facilities for passengers on the line between King’s Lynn and Cambridge. And that includes your station at Littleport which according to official figures was used by nearly 249,000 passengers in the year before the Covid 19 pandemic struck. Over the years FLUA has…
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WWT Welcoming Back Winter Wildlife
Most of the autumn management has now taken place, and finished not too soon as the wet spells in October resulted in the Earith sluice gates opening briefly. Fingers crossed we won’t have to take on excessive quantities of water before winter has properly begun, but it all depends how much water comes down the River Ouse. Ideally we like to see shallow flooded washes at across the far side of the reserve, but not…
Read MoreLittleport Leisure’s Gift to You
As we all know January is a time to make resolutions and promises to ourselves that we will do what we can to make our lives healthy and active. We at Littleport Leisure would like to help and assist you in either maintaining your existing fitness regime or by encouraging you to begin a new one. We would like to offer you FREE taster sessions for some of our classes in January, all you need…
Read MoreLittleport Rememberance 2021
Report by Royal British Legion Littleport Branch Secretary Margaret McGowen Armistice Day Thursday 11 November 2021 There was quite a large gathering of people at the War Memorial in Littleport. Reverend Madeleine Albert conducted the short service and Avril Conway played the Last Post and Reveille at both the War memorial and the Nightall memorial. Millfield and Parsons Lane community schools were represented by pupils and staff. Pupils from both schools laid wreaths at the…
Read MoreLittleport Independent Foodbank
Following the retirement of Elaine Lee and Susan Green, the Littleport Independent Foodbank has now moved back to St George’s Church and is open on a Tuesday and Friday morning from 10.30am – 12 noon. Mandy Orchard is continuing to volunteer and will be supporting residents, alongside a new group of volunteers. We’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to Elaine and Susan for running the Foodbank for the last…
Read MoreLittleport Parkrunners have done their bit for charity during lockdown!
when it comes to getting out there and running, helping to get everyone motivated as well as raising money for worthwhile charitable causes, you don’t have to look very far. Littleport parkrunners who call themselves the Fab 4, Chelsey Meadows, Julie Murfitt, Andrea Sullivan and Cathy Gibb-de Swarte often seen dressed in brightly coloured tutus and wearing crazy headgear running round Littleport, have been active throughout lockdown. The four runners are always messaging each other…
Read MoreThe Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and Black Horse Drove!
The sad passing of HRH Prince Philip has brought more attention to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, the foundation of which is one of his most notable achievements. The scheme started in 1956 and has been very successful in enhancing the lives of many young people ever since. Open to all 14 to 24 year olds regardless of ability, gender, background or location, the scheme comprises 3 levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each…
Read MoreThe Littleport Riots: A Moving Exhibition in Adams Heritage Centre Window
Adams Heritage Centre is commemorating the Littleport Riots with a special window display throughout the month of May and into June. The Riots took place in May in the village 205 years ago and resulted in the hanging of 5 men. The Riots in Littleport and Ely happened between 22 and 24 May 1816. The riots were a result of starvation in the village due to very low wages, very high grain costs, and reflected…
Read MoreThe Dedication of the Garden of Remembrance at Littleport Cemetery 15 May 2021
In 2018 Littleport Branch of The Royal British Legion wanted to make a Garden of Remembrance. Mr McGowen persuaded Littleport Parish Council to donate a plot of land at the entrance to the cemetery. Mr Jimmy Johnstone offered to make a sculpture befitting to the garden and along with his colleague Tony constructed the garden. Mr Goodearl and his wife Penny painted the boulders to represent the current Armed Forces. The Venerable David Fleming dedicated…
Read MoreSpring is here at last.
Time for some spring cleaning says Littleport resident ‘Digby.’ Digby has plenty to say on the issue of cleaning up. ‘During this past strange year, my owner and I have been taking more local walks around Littleport. I was appalled to see so much litter and rubbish blighting our streets and open spaces. The town sometimes looks more like Litterport than Littleport! I had a word with my owner and we decided to do something…
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