‘Scouting: it’s in my blood!’ When the opportunity came up to start a second Scout Troop in Littleport, Ben Barrett jumped at the chance to be the leader. Here he tells us why. Please can you tell us a little bit about your Scouting background? I’ve been involved with Scouting for about 17 years now. My adventure started as a Cub Scout in Little Downham. As soon as I hit 18, I became a leader…
Read MoreWe are coming to the end of a wonderful year at the Club which has seen some wonderful demonstrations from Area Demonstrators old and new. We are coming to the end of a wonderful year at the Club which has seen some wonderful demonstrations from Area Demonstrators old and new. Our year was finished with the brilliance of national demonstrator Tony Brown from Leicester who received a standing ovation for his demonstration of ‘Christmas Joy.’…
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It was sometime towards the end of February and beginning of March last year that the idea of a men’s shed for the community popped into my mind. I am not a very practical person, so it was a little unexpected. However, a week or two later the Men Shed ‘movement’ featured on TV and I was amazed! It turned out that others had had this idea a long time ago. In fact, the idea…
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The Club is coming near to the end of a very good year of demonstrators. There was a very successful workshop in August. This was a new venture and proved very popular. In December we will be having a ‘Practical Evening’ when members are able to have a hands on session of arranging something appropriate for Christmas. January 2019 there is no meeting and in February 2019 we will be having our AGM with the…
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Rotary Club of Littleport’s second Quiz Night. This took place at the Village Hall, Friday evening 5th Oct. where the Club played host to over 120 guests. Food & refreshment — thanks must go to Rotary members who provided the wine and drink. Together with the “Codfather” which provided fish and chips, in record time, for all to be fed within 30 mins! To those of you who attended thank you so much for your…
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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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Ely Roller Skating Club held their first Gala in Cambridge on 15th and 16th of September. It was a huge success with 14 clubs attending this, their first ever event. Ely Roller Skating Club would like to thank local sponsors, The Plough & Harrow, Littleport Leisure, Sigma Embroidery and of course Littleport Life Magazine. Well done to the skaters who competed, and a big thanks also goes out to all the parents who helped on…
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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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The Littleport Players is an amateur theatre company whose superb performances merit a professional London theatreland venue. Luckily for us locals, their cast and crew’s almost limitless talent was on display at Littleport Village Hall in July for their latest production, Our House – The Madness Musical. And the hall itself was magically transformed into a top intimate theatre experience for the audience akin to the Donmar Warehouse in Covent Garden. The set and staging…
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On Sunday 7 October you can enjoy a dramatic and innovative production of Shakespeare’s Henry V at Littleport Leisure Centre. This fast-paced and dynamic show brings to life the legendary Siege of Harfleur and Battle of Agincourt. The production has been created by professional national touring company Librarian Theatre and is both a perfect introduction to Shakespeare and an enjoyable adaptation for those more familiar with the play. The show is suitable for ages ten…
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