When I first joined The Port in 2016 I never thought that it would be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made writes member Chelsea Hirst. I never knew that I would make as many friends at this youth club as I have, and I’m still friends with most of these amazing people. And I wouldn’t want any other person to run it other than Jo. She and her staff are the most fun-loving…
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Our November session was our Annual Meeting including re-election of officers for the forthcoming year. The President is now Pat Ollive, Secretary, Lynda Whytock, Treasurer, Iris Copsey. The Committee members are: C. Berstead, J. Bird, M. Dennis. M. Featherstone, H. Payne, V.Pendle, A White and G Wicker. The evening continued with Dr Bolina, the Senior Partner from St George’s Practice. We were all amazed at the amount of work that went on behind the scenes….
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What a wonderful year! My final year, writes Garth McGowen. During the Remembrance period 2017 I received the final figure for the Poppy Appeal of 2016; our financial and collection period being from 1 October to 30 September. For 2016 the final total came to £10,779.34 which was, by far, the best total ever achieved in Littleport. The first full year in which I was Poppy Appeal Organiser was 2003 and the appeal raised £4697.51,…
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Amphibians need our help. That was the message of the Peacocks Meadow volunteers in January. The committee organised a workshop for volunteers to create an awesome array of Frog Houses & Toad Abodes. Using broken plant pots, plastic bottles and other recycled materials, they made dozens of frog and toad shelters. Peacocks Meadow committee, Chair, Deb Curtis said. “Not many people are aware that toads and frogs migrate over long distances during the breeding season….
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Last year Littleport based Ely Roller Skating Club achieved the best ever tally of medals, beating all records by winning 67 medals from 10 competitions. As well as clinching the title Visitors Club for the best performing club. And the record speaks for itself with a team of 35 and 27 skaters winning at least one medal a year. The Club competes in various levels of competitions from Galas, to National and British Championships, under…
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A spring in our steps and a brand new start! Are you, like me, a person who really enjoys spring? One of my children was born on the first day of spring and had he been a girl, she may have been named ‘Spring’. Looking back, she may not have appreciated what was then an unusual name so I am glad our son was named ‘Timothy’. But my joy in the season has not diminished….
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The Littleport Village Hall Management Committee along with the Parish Council have made great improvements to the main Hall. The high ceiling has been completely re-boarded and decorated along with the Walls. The rear of the stage has also been renovated with the small toilet being renewed and the floor being levelled and floor covering laid. This has made the Hall a very bookable venue for anyone to hold a function at very reasonable prices….
Read MoreHello from WWT Welney Wetland centre, we are situated less than seven miles from the centre of Littleport. Plus we are on the same side of the Ouse Washes as you, so when the Welney Wash Road floods it does not affect access from the A10 and yourselves. We see most of our human visitors during our winter season when about 10,000 swans return to the Ouse Washes, and we provide a fantastic place to…
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Spring can be said to be the start of new beginnings. And the Lord has promised us a season of Divine satisfaction. And in view of His promise we need to give thanks to Him. Psalm 103: verses 2-5 ‘Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender…
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This term we will be basing our learning and activities on: Healthy Eating and Shape, Space and Measure. Please see the boards in the setting for more information. The book we will be reading this term is The Hungry Caterpillar. We will be making our own recipe books, if you have a favorite recipe please do send it in and we can either try at pre school or put it in the recipe book. You…
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