Littleport Brass Gets Into The Groove

Posted on 1st March 202026th March 2020 by watchthedot

Littleport Brass are presenting a great concert in April at Littleport’s friendly and welcoming Ex-Servicemen’s Club. Before that they have a serious task when they compete in the London and Southern Counties Area Contest. This takes place on March 21st at 09.00 in the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage. Littleport Brass under their innovative Musical Director Ian Knapton give such pleasure whenever and wherever they play. And all of Littleport wishes them well in their musical…

Littleport Leisure

Posted on 1st March 202023rd February 2020 by Littleport Life

Spring 2020 conjures up ‘visions’ and inches? Join our new Weights and of Health and Wellbeing. Here, at Littleport Leisure, we are hoping that spring will be the springboard to a healthier you! If so, Littleport Leisure has all you need. We understand the trepidation, lack of self confidence or downright fear of starting any form of exercise and fitness. Will I cope? Will I look silly? Will I fail? These are the common worries…

Littleport Parkrun is the Best!

Posted on 1st March 202023rd February 2020 by watchthedot

There are parkruns all over the world – but those who attend Littleport parkrun are sure it’s the best! James Lee has forged ahead over the last year driving this hugely popular weekly event. He has a trusty band of helpers including the indefatigable Amanda Murfitt and David Murfitt with John Lagrue, John McGivern, Lizzie Hyslop and Kath Gerighty among other stalwarts such as Cathy Gibb de Swarte. Every week over a thousand enthusiasts from…

Peacock’s Meadow: a space in the community.

Posted on 1st December 201918th December 2019 by Littleport Life

Well, Winter is now upon us. Time for gardeners to reflect on the passing year, and to plan for next year’s growing season. That’s what we’ve been doing in the Peacocks Meadow community garden. Summer saw a number of lovely community events in the garden. Our volunteers, together with support from Fenland Spirit Services, have cut the grass all through the year. This regular cutting is gradually eradicating the brambles. Youngsters from the PORT youth…

Littleport Brass represents all that’s good about Littleport

Posted on 1st December 201918th December 2019 by Lyn Guest de Swarte

Littleport Brass are out there representing the village in many a concert and competition over the course of the year. This autumn they were extremely busy, competing in various prestigious competitions and events such as the ‘own choice’ contest at Leicester on November 24th. And in a world-wide live streamed broadcast on Sunday October 6th they were shown live as they competed in the new Bolsover Festival of Brass in its Second Section category. The…

Littleport Rangers FC Update!

Posted on 1st December 201918th December 2019 by Littleport Life

Under 8s The Under 8s are now getting stuck into their second season of football and are enjoying playing football and developing their skills on a weekly basis. The players and parents travel across the county, early on a Saturday morning, playing against teams in the Cambridgeshire mini soccer league 5v5 format. Back in May the players had the opportunity to play on the pitch at the Abbey, home of Cambridge United, against some of…

Littleport and District Flower Club

Posted on 1st December 201918th December 2019 by Littleport Life

Since the last report we have had our September meeting at which Pat Barton from Attleborough gave a very entertaining evening with her designs title of ‘Where in the World’. Pat was a new Demonstrator for the Club and she proved very entertaining with her six designs from around the world. Her flowers were beautiful and filled the stage with loads of colour as well as her enthusiasm for the places she had visited. October…

Littleport Judo News

Posted on 1st September 201910th September 2019 by Littleport Life

Based at Littleport Leisure, the next couple of events are coming up quickly at Littleport Judo Club. In September the club are hosting The Eastern Area British Schools Regional Championships. This will be on Sunday the 15th of September. The regional schools events are a great build up to the national event held at the English Institute For Sport in Sheffield early in 2020, It is always great for the young judoka to represent their…

The Littleport Players get backing from Littleport Rotary

Posted on 1st September 201910th September 2019 by Littleport Life

The Littleport Players have success after success with their productions! This summer they performed Disco Inferno to rapturous reviews and they are looking forward now to the winter pantomime, Sleeping Beauty! The organisers said in April: “We are so grateful to The Rotary Club of Littleport donating £500 to our group towards a much-needed new props shed. Last night we had the presentation and it was great to reminisce about the Players over the many…

A Great Community Day Out at Littleport Leisure!

Posted on 1st September 201910th September 2019 by Littleport Life

Saturday 22nd June saw the return of our annual ‘Fun Day’, which this year was renamed as ‘Open Day’. The event was filled with lots of fun and activities the whole community could come along to enjoy. The smiles and laughter that could be seen and heard were testament to a job well done. For the youngsters we had an array of Inflatables, Zorbs, Face Painting, Storytelling, Nerf Wars and everybody’s favourite, the Fun Fair….

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