We have Turkish Kebabs, Chinese take-aways, a Polish Delicatessen and two really good Indian restaurants as well as a Steak House that serves non native to these shores exotic game among the traditionally English fish and chip shops… If you have a hankering for Asian cuisine there are two places in Littleport who can oblige. Mamun Rashid, one of the many Gunners fans in the village, is uniquely Managing Director of the Spice Lounge on…
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A review of the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 20th January,17th February and 17th March 2014. Full minutes are available from the Parish Council Clerk and on the Shape your place website http:// littleport.shapeyourplace.org/littleport-parish-council/. The Parish Council sits on the third Monday of the month at 7:30pm at the Barn. All are welcome to attend. District council Jobs will be going at District Council at management level affecting 20 people which will…
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In touch with local issues Most people in Littleport will know Neil Morrison personally or at least by sight as he is often seen around the village although he lives up the road in Ely. He takes his responsibilities to those who live in Littleport very seriously indeed. He told Littleport Life; “As a Liberal Democrat I consider that Littleport has gained much from this country’s partnership in Europe, as well as the fact that…
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Crew Commander Andrew Harrison and Firefighter David Murfitt were both awarded their medals for their dedication to the fire service . Both joined Littleport in 1993 and have served here ever since. This makes 4 of our serving crew who have been awarded this medal. Some recent incidents: Could it happen to me? Littleport station was called to one of the more rare incidents this quarter. A call was received from Norfolk to a building…
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‘Spring is sprung, the grass is ris’… Yes, it was so early this year after what has seemed a winter of continuous rain. Gardens had benefitted, of course, and look glorious. Many Flower Club members who purchased tulips from the Club stall, were very pleased with the types chosen and enjoyed cheerful displays in tubs and borders. Spring was also the start of our Club year with the AGM which was held in March. There…
Read MoreMost of us could do with some extra cash, but knowing where to begin can be daunting. Decluttering your home is a great start to boosting your bank balance, not to mention helping you to have a tidier home. Once you’ve separated your sellable items from those that are destined for the tip, there are a number of ways you can go about releasing their cash potential. Sell them on eBay. eBay has millions of…
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“Supermarkets have almost killed off our trade. I know that we can’t compete with their prices, but we provide a personal touch and pride ourselves in producing high quality floral sprays for happy occasions as well as exquisite and personally designed funereal wreaths etc. We will go out of our way to provide the customer with what they want and they are always really delighted with that personal touch in the finished product. “I must…
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The centre of Littleport resounded to the sound of music – and – motorbikes – as the Bike Show hit the village last month. And it was all for a good cause as The Crown Inn, the famous public house on Main Street along with 363 MCC the well known motorbike club were hosting this yearly event in an alldayer that raised much needed funds for the East Anglia Air Ambulance and Branching Out; ‘supporting…
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Catherine Fish & Chips, at 19 Wellington Street, Littleport has quite a history which goes back a good 100 years. When my Wiltshire based auntie visited for her 88th birthday during the Easter holidays there was a lot of home cooking going on! One lunch time she put her order in for fried egg and chips. Forever willing to oblige and although happy enough to fry the egg I thought of an easy way to…
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Please be cautious of traders who call at your door without a previous appointment! Advice from Trading Standards In the last 5 years it is estimated that £1 million has been paid to rogue traders by older residents living in Cambridgeshire. In most cases the rogue trader will have called at the customer’s door offering to do work on their house or garden, and will have overcharged for unnecessary and shoddy work. These are serious…
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