The Spring edition of The Littleport Society Magazine was a Black Horse Drove Special Edition, which detailed the history of the Drove its shops, pub, and school, as well as Carol Driver’s memories of living on the Drove. Every resident of the Drove received a complimentary copy of this 20 page special. If anyone has any anecdotes or stories of living on the Drove please let us know and we can include them in future…
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On July 28th the official opening of Littleport Leisure was made by government Health Minister Stephen Barclay MP. The Minister gave a speech congratulating everyone concerned for their hard work that had brought the amenity to the village of Littleport. Manager Debra Jordan, who is also a parish councillor, did a magnificent job of laying on the morning’s reception and welcoming visitors that included the Mayor of Ely, Michael Rouse, and fellow parish councillors –…
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Bill Sharpe, who along with his supportive wife Joan, and their companionable dog Billy, was relaxing in their cosy Littleport home, when I visited. In the course of conversation, talking about his involvement with the Littleport Brass Band, I asked him how he got into music, and who influenced him? His father Sidney, whose nickname was Sam, was an excellent tuba player who worked for the Metropolitan Police force in London and also played for…
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Before I tell you of our events and projects it is undoubtedly best if I tell you about being a Timebank member. It is probably easiest to imagine a circle of friends where each friend has either a talent or some spare time. From there further imagine you need a small fence that needs a coat of preserver and that one friend offers to do it. That friend earns a “Time Credit” which has no…
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Joanne Coe tells us about all the activities ThePort have enjoyed. ThePORT Youth Group have been super busy over the last few months. We have been to visit residents at Laburnum Lodge, helping to decorate cakes and supported the Open day in August. Youths have also been to The Grange several times helping to serve residents with treats. Weekly activities have continued, increasing during the Summer holidays with a very successful and thoroughly enjoyed day…
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Littleport Life has sponsored one of the trophies for an event taking place on September 15 and 16. The Ely Roller Skating Club will be holding their first ever competition at the University of Cambridge Sports Centre. The event will be attended by over 200 skaters, competing for 14 clubs coming from all over the country. Skaters will compete in solo freestyle and figure events as well as team figure events. For some skaters this…
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LTFC are on the brink of a new season at Littleport. We currently have 6 teams ranging from under 8 to adult, playing in the Cambs Leagues, essentially grass roots football. Unfortunately recently we have suffered in Littleport with a lack of volunteers , and coaches. It seems people are so busy today chasing around, there is less time to volunteer. We were one of the largest clubs in Cambridgeshire with 3 adult teams and…
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Rebecca Mitchell has been riding horses since she was 3 years old! She still competes every weekend in dressage and eventing, always finishing in the top three! One year ago she started a riding school with 2 ponies behind her house at 175 Wisbech Road, and now has 7 lovely good-natured animals. They are all picked for their qualities that cater for all levels of skill from beginner to more experienced riders and Rebecca has…
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I wonder if anywhere in this nation there is a house that does not contain, somewhere within its walls, at least one box of faded monochromatic photographs – images that reflect the era known as the twentieth century; an era that has all-too-quickly become “the past”. It was my era. At 63, I am somewhat reluctant to give up “my era”. As midnight each 31st December arrives, I now find myself struggling to welcome the…
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Each year, around Easter, the Spring Harvest Christian Conference partners with a Christian charity which is making a huge difference in our troubled world. Last year their partners were Samaritan’s Purse. It was moving to see the work done by this charity to bring relief to many, for example, those in war torn countries or where storm damage has left people homeless. For the next five years Spring Harvest will be working in partnership with…
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