VJ Day August 15th 2020

Posted on 1st September 20209th September 2020 by Littleport Life

In the pouring rain Littleport paid tribute to its sons fallen, taken prisoner, enslaved on the Burma Railway, tortured and starved, before Japan surrendered on the 15th August 1945. The Royal British Legion Littleport Branch was mustered by its President Garth McGowen and a memorial ceremony was conducted by St George’s Parish Church at Littleport War Memorial on the green across from the church entrance in the presence of our Cambridgeshire County Councillor, East Cambs…

Littleport Life explains why the WI is known for ‘Jam and Jerusalem’

Posted on 1st September 20209th September 2020 by Littleport Life

In 1915 we set out to give women a voice and to be a force for good in the community. Since then, our membership and our ambitions alike have grown tremendously. Today, we are the largest women’s organisation in the UK and we pride ourselves on being a trusted place for women of all generations to share experiences and learn from each other. Making jam is probably one of the things that the WI is…

Rotary Club of Littleport

Posted on 1st September 20209th September 2020 by Ian Burrows

As I’m sure readers are well aware we have been living under the threat of Covid-19, which has also impacted on the life of Rotary. We have been in lockdown and our meetings have been Virtual, using Zoom. Our incoming President Ian Burrows — “We are supporting East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) during this time of crisis.” Four members of our club will carry out a sponsored — 48 mile Fen Rivers Walk from Cambridge…

Peacock’s Meadow: A space in the community

Posted on 1st September 20209th September 2020 by Littleport Life

Well my goodness, if only I’d got a crystal ball for Christmas! Even if I had I would never have believed that the events of this year would come to pass. This year has turned us all inside out and upside down. And everyone is adjusting to the ‘new-normal.’ Like groups everywhere, the Peacocks Meadow committee have had to postpone some of our plans for 2020. But, thankfully, we live in a brilliantly resourceful community…

Ex-Serivces or Civilians who Support the Aims of the Royal British Legion are Welcome to Join Us!

Posted on 1st September 20209th September 2020 by Garth McGowen

I begin this issue with a plea to any retired service persons living in Littleport. If you are not a member of the Royal British Legion please consider joining! The Littleport branch is running low on numbers and it would be a sad thing if next year, our 100th year as a branch, we had to consider closing down or amalgamating with another branch. This branch has a proud history and the present committee want…

Christian Spiritualists in Littleport

Posted on 1st September 20209th September 2020 by Rev Nick Brown

I was inspired recently to watch an old favourite TV show again from the early 2000s, “The West Wing” where Martin Sheen plays a very fair, balanced and passionate US president, however for a time he sat very much in the middle ground not wanting to rock the boat, as opposed to fighting for what he believed. In one episode Sheen’s character was told a parable about Gods assistance. The parable is this; A faithful…

Vine Community Church

Posted on 1st September 20209th September 2020 by Mark Hodgkinson

When the last Littleport Life was being published, churches were writing their articles back in March. At this time, we were at the start of the lockdown when churches had to close. With their buildings shut, churches had to quickly adapt and provide new ways to enable believers to continue to worship and fellowship with each other. Most of this adaptation took place through the use of the Internet with online services premiering on Sundays,…

Littleport Life Blows the Trumpet for Littleport Brass Band!

Posted on 1st September 20209th September 2020 by Littleport Life

Littleport Brass is looking forward to the time when they can get back to doing what they like best – giving concerts to an always appreciative public! And to taking part in the various contests that are usually held around Britain! This has been put on hold of necessity and as spokesperson and Chair of the band’s committee Sue Peacock says, “Sadly, we still have no idea as to what will happen regarding Christmas. As…

Littleport and District Flower Club

Posted on 1st September 20209th September 2020 by Pam Hayes

It is a sad fact that the Summer has gone and we have not been able to meet at our usual venue of Littleport Village Hall for our monthly meetings of flowers and friendship, so many wonderful Demonstrators have had to be cancelled and this August we should have been looking forward to a Saturday Workshop with the wonderful Barbara Collins, who is the incoming Chair of the East of England Area of NAFAS, this…

Littleport Town Colts Football Club

Posted on 1st September 20209th September 2020 by Littleport Life

Littleport Town FC Colts’ teams were delighted to be able to return to training this summer, after several months off. “It was great to see all the young people back together again. We’ve all really missed them – and watching them play,” says under-15s coach Chris Slatter. The first week or so was a little different as contact football was not yet allowed, but from August the teams will have been able to play matches…

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