Local points to interest you from MP Stephen Barclay

Posted on 1st June 20146th March 2015 by Littleport Life

It is welcome news that Littleport firm Millrose Telecom has reaped the benefits of the new Destination Digital grant scheme, which offers free digital advice and grants for small and medium businesses across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and is run as part of the Connecting Cambridgeshire Scheme. These schemes demonstrate the increasing importance of a reliable broadband connection and the determination of decision makers to ensure that rural areas such as ours are not left behind….

LGBT Group Has Started Well

Posted on 1st January 20146th March 2015 by Littleport Life

Littleport’s LGBT community are enjoying their regular weekly Tuesday evening get-togethers for a drink and a chat at the Crown Inn thanks to its welcoming Landlord Rob. “I have no problem with that at all” said Rob when he was approached back in May about the group’s needing a friendly venue to meet and socialise. Indeed all are welcome to come along from 7.30 onwards. You will find us over near the dart board!

St. John’s Methodist Church, Littleport – Baptism

Posted on 1st March 20136th March 2015 by Chris Hunt

Many churches in our communities baptise adults and children, by total immersion or the sprinkling of water on the forehead. Christians carry out this ritual today, to follow Jesus’ example, and to show that they believe and obey him. It is a symbol that someone belongs to Christ. Some Christians believe that people should only be baptised when they are old enough to understand what they are doing and able to make the choice to…

Spring on the Drove 1965

Posted on 1st March 201328th March 2015 by Littleport Life

An excerpt from Mrs. E. James’ record of life on the Drove in 1965 On May-Day 1951, the custom of ‘May-singing’ was revived for Festival of Britain Year. In 1965 the Littleport Gazette reported: “In accordance with the custom revived in Black Horse Drove fifteen years ago, children of the Coronation School toured the village with their ‘May Queen’, singing traditional songs.” The ‘Queen’ in her flower-be-decked coach was borne by Hilary Langley and Ann…

King of Littleport

Posted on 1st September 201228th March 2015 by Littleport Life

As many of you will remember from the last issue, we received a letter from Adam King, a local man who has Cerebral Palsy and is raising funds towards a Tobii C15 Eyegaze system. When I met Adam for a chat I was struck not only by what an amiable, positive and enthusiastic person he is, but having seen the word board he currently uses to communicate in use, how frustrating it must be for…

Connections Cancer Club

Posted on 1st June 201228th March 2015 by Littleport Life

Connections Cancer Club is a small friendly group of people who meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the School Room, St Johns Methodist Chapel, High Street, Littleport, from 10.00 to 12.00. We offer support, friendship and time to those families affected by cancer in any way. We have planned some social events in the near future. Why not come along and join us, bring along your ideas and have a chat over…

Kid’s Club for 5 to 11 year olds

Posted on 1st June 201228th March 2015 by Littleport Life

The Vine Community Church are hosting a FREE week-long kid’s club for 5 to 11 year olds from the 20th to 26th August 2012. It will run from 9.30am – 12pm everyday and will include games, crafts, healthy snacks, fun and laughter. See here for more information

Littleport Town Cricket Club in 2011

Posted on 1st March 20116th March 2015 by Littleport Life

Have you been inspired by England’s awesome winter tour of Australia, where they retained the Ashes and thrashed Australia? Did you make a New Year Resolution to take more exercise? Have you ever played cricket before and would like to get back to it again or would you like to start playing cricket? Are you interested in working with young people or would you like to be more involved with the local community? If you…

Sustainable Gardening

Posted on 1st March 20116th March 2015 by Jane Frost

I have been a gardener and resident in Littleport for about 25 years. Initially my only interest was in trying to grow food for our family, every plant had to earn its space, so any money I had bought edible plants and trees. This has proved to be a really good investment for wildlife and us. The 25 year old cherry tree had so many cherries last year that we lost count after sixteen kilos…

Littleport Library

Posted on 1st March 20116th March 2015 by Deborah Maloney

Children and Young People Story/Rhymetime sessions continue to be delivered by volunteers on a Monday at 10.15 for 0-4 year olds. The Young Adult Reading Group meets monthly on a Friday. Over 50? The Library is opened exclusively on one Thursday each month for a Library Group with a guest speaker and refreshments are available. Our Free “Introduction to IT” sessions run on a Wednesday afternoon for three weeks. We now have a “Computer Buddy”…

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