A weight loss expert from Littleport has struck gold for the exceptional work she does in helping more than 100 people to lose weight at her local group every week. Sharon, who runs the group every week has been awarded ‘Gold’ status by the national slimming club because of her success in supporting slimmers to reach their dream weight and the super service she provides to those members. The accolade is given to Slimming World…
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Robert Lloyd Parry, local actor and founder of the Nunkie Theatre Company, will be visiting Littleport Library to present his thrilling one-man show which brings to life the spine-chilling ghost stories of M R James. The performance will take place on Friday 20th March between 7:30-9:30pm (including interval) in an appropriately atmospheric venue; the Victorian building that houses Littleport’s Public Library. This is the first event in Littleport’s Arts Alive in Libraries programme, an Arts…
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If anyone is au fait with the website ‘TripAdvisor’, Littleport are proud to announce that our very own AA Four Star The Gate House situated at 2B Lynn Road are constantly at the top of the ratings when it comes to successful B&Bs. “We have been between 9th to 13th out of 270 to 280 the best B&Bs in Cambridgeshire, and we are even fluctuating from 1st or 2nd place in Ely alone which is…
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His-story … Her-story …. Your-story ….Our-story! You may have noticed that there has been a great deal of activity in the old ironmonger’s shop JH Adams in Main Street over the past few months writes Deb Curtis on behalf of the Trustees of the Heritage Centre. The shop has been transformed into Littleport’s one and only dedicated Heritage Centre. Much sloshing of buckets and frantic mopping, cleaning and dusting has been taking place, together with…
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Back in July the Sports Day KS2 was a real success reports Headteacher Mr Cattermole. He said, ”Children competed in a range of athletics and sports activities, and it was wonderful to see so many of you here. We were really impressed by the team work and great sporting attitude of the children, as well as a great deal of talent. Thank you so much to the PTFA for organising refreshments”. He also thanked Ms…
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The Women’s Institute has enjoyed its first quarter in their new venue, The Village Hall. This is proving to be a good move as we have been able to enjoy the extra space this venue affords us, with the help of the Parish Council. A sound system has been purchased which has been very beneficial and helps us enjoy our visiting speakers so much more. Once again membership has increased and we hope this trend…
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Its two owners are Richard Oyarzabal and Frank Burrow. They have an impressive work history! Richard has been a successful senior manager, project manager, consultant, fundraiser and executive in the Arts, Charity and Events sector. He has had a varied career which has included managing Manchester Lesbian and Gay Pride; creating outdoor theatre events around the world including Glasgow, Houston and Lisbon; managing a theatre company that used the arts to help homeless and ex-homeless…
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Well the summer term proved to be as busy as every other summer term – if not more so! There was so much happening to enrich the children’s experiences here at Millfield but I shall talk about just a few. Visits and trips play a really important part in children’s learning – not just to support the curriculum but also to develop children’s independence. This term our Y6 children had a 3 day residential visit…
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Children and Young People Our wonderful volunteers continue to deliver Story/Rhymetime sessions on a Monday (during term-time) at 10.15 for 0-4 year olds. Parents, grandparents or carers are welcome to bring those in this age group to join us. It’s a great way to meet others and to enjoy some wonderful rhymes and stories with your children/grandchildren. If you are interested in being part of our rota of Volunteers delivering rhymes and stories for this…
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Beynur’s Tattoo Salon is one of the busiest places in Littleport’s Main Street. It is said that people come from as far as London and Brighton to get their arm, leg, or any other part of their anatomy tattooed. And they are “done by only the best you know,” said one tattoo emblazoned customer. Highly recommended by those ‘in the know’, Beynur Kaptan’s good reputation began back in his native Turkey where he first became…
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