Turning to the businesses of the Holmes’ family, The Other Shop which is run mainly by Matt’s wife Dawn will be moving into the Holmes Furnishers premises making it easier to run their businesses under one roof and cutting costs down as well. This month they will also be running another furniture shop this time in Ely since David Gibbs announced his retirement. And as Matt explained: “Since taking over the carpet shop in Littleport,…
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“We celebrated being one year old with an open day event on June 20th and what a great time we had. We had a BBQ, a free bouncy castle for the kids and dog activities with 3 local trainers coming in to assist. Amanda (Fenland Dog Training) did an agility demo, Sally (Happy Hounds) did a scent work demonstration, and the last one was Mel (Rewarding Paws) who taught dogs to do a fun trick….
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Visiting The Bargain Centre with Roving Reporter Cathy Gibb The earliest purpose built shop in Littleport’s Main Street is the large building that has been occupied mainly by The Littleport Bargain Centre and Barclay’s Bank. It was built in the 1880’s by Thomas Peacock, the founder of Hope Brothers Shirt Factory, and the first occupants were James Heygate, a clothier, and William Cragg, the butcher. I admit to being a regular visitor to the Bargain…
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A popular B& B in Littleport has been named one of the friendliest in the UK. The Gatehouse B&B in Lynn Road was a finalist in the AA’s ‘Friendliest Bed and Breakfast’ Awards 2015. Edna Mycawka who runs the business with her partner Peter collected her award at the Landmark Hotel in London. The Gatehouse was among just 25 finalists shortlisted from over 2,300 that were inspected by the AA. Edna said, “We are delighted…
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Two local businesses, Developing Dogs and Jurassic Bark, have teamed up to help provide a solution to the problems of dog mess in Ely, Littleport and surrounding villages. Creating the Responsible Dog Walker campaign, which provides free poo bags and information on how to be a responsible dog walker, business owners Sian Ryan and Jarl Ford are aiming to support the local council in tackling the issues of dog mess and to highlight the positive…
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Tree Surgeons, AC Tree Surgery & Garden Care have been announced the 2014 East Cambridgeshire New Business of the Year Award Winners, after impressing judges with their IT set-up and staff training. The judges said: “It is a new, forward looking business. With its integration of IT into an industry not normally associated with it. AC Tree & Garden are delivering a quality service to customers large and small”. Managing Partner, Karl Yellop, added that…
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Littleport Life magazine is supported by its many lovely advertisers, so as you know we feature one or two of them each issue. One of those supporters is Keith Evans who has been advertising with us for a couple of years now – but you may know him better under his own company name of Millrose Telecom. He runs a very successful business, and you can read glowing comments from some of his customers when…
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Mark and Eva Mason aka MAM Tiling are loyal advertisers whose contribution supports this magazine, as well as bringing their product to the notice of its thousands of readers. They sit behind Sharman’s Garden Centre in Camel Road and their neighbours are Port Plumbing who also support the publication of your magazine with a regular advert, not forgetting ‘It’s Wonderful’ the gift shop with a difference next to the tea room at the Garden Centre!….
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Camelot Creature Comforts is another pet shop well worth a visit which serves the Chettisham, Ely, Littleport and surrounding areas. This family business prides itself on good value for money catering for all types of animals in a setting which were originally horse stables. Just drive past the Littleport Leisure Centre in Camel Road, past Sharman’s Garden Centre and across the A10 you will find The Willows, 3 Hale Fen by turning left and into…
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It’s great to find out how people started their own local businesses and why. ‘Made With Love and Care’ This is the logo chosen by a fairly new and thriving Littleport business, ‘Kidd’s Kitchen’. Debbie Kidd spent 20 years working in the catering and training industry, but eventually decided, with the support of her husband Adrian, to turn her expertise into starting their own catering business working from home so that is how Kidd’s Kitchen…
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