Amphibians need our help. That was the message of the Peacocks Meadow volunteers in January. The committee organised a workshop for volunteers to create an awesome array of Frog Houses & Toad Abodes. Using broken plant pots, plastic bottles and other recycled materials, they made dozens of frog and toad shelters. Peacocks Meadow committee, Chair, Deb Curtis said. “Not many people are aware that toads and frogs migrate over long distances during the breeding season….
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The Heritage Centre & Community Market
A list of Market Dates for your diary: Saturday 3rd March, Saturday 7th April – Easter Celebration, Saturday 5th May The Centre itself is generally open on Tuesday afternoons from 2 pm – 4 pm to coincide with The Littleport Society and St George’s Church (Easter through to October). A wide variety of local produce is available on market days, including regular guest stalls, ensuring that there will always be something worth popping in for….
Read MoreBake Off in Littleport!
Clair’Marie Mackness tells Littleport Life about her stall at Adams Community Market and new kids classes! Newcomer to our area, Clair’Marie says, ”In September I started a regular stall at the Littleport Adams Community Market. When I was shown around this beautiful, historic building I was thrilled at the idea of selling my freshly made bakes in there to my new neighbours. This market has so much potential and is perfect if you fancy a…
Read MoreWhat’s new for the Littleport Adams Community Farmers Market
There are lots of new activities taking place at our community market writes Clair’Marie Mackness. Keep an eye out for the market’s window displays; a magical theme will be coming for December, and in February 2018 the launch of a monthly Competition. Answer 5 questions for a chance to win a fab prize! Check out the latest information on their Facebook page @ littleportadamscommunitymarket or Instagram littleportcommunitymarket It’s all exciting and something not to miss!…
Read MoreLittleport’s Adams Community Market Celebrates Second Successful Year
Saturday September 2 2017 marks the two-year anniversary of the opening of the Littleport Community Market at the Adams Heritage Centre in Main Street. The market was one of the initiatives of Littleport Town Team’s first year Action Plan and its partnership with the Adams Heritage Centre introduced a much needed facility for Littleport’s town centre and supports the existing shops and businesses. The market, run by volunteers, which is held on the first Saturday…
Read MoreJo Cole’s Healthy Options!
Jo Cole moved into Littleport 26 years ago. You may have seen her, as she puts it, “pounding the pavements, or at my allotment” as she likes to keep fit. And fitness is something that Jo takes very seriously. After a bout of illness, she decided to amend her diet in order to consolidate her recovery, and so her own business, ‘Nourishing4U’ came into being. Jo says, “The nourishing and fermented foods I began preparing…
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In 2014 the well-loved JH Adams Ironmongery shop was transformed into Littleport’s very own Heritage Centre The Adams Heritage Centre is Littleport’s only dedicated venue for exhibitions and displays highlighting all aspects of our town’s history. So what can you expect when you come through the door? Adams has hosted an exciting range of special events, exhibitions and displays in the two short years since it opened. The centre also holds a community archive of…
Read MoreThe Community Market Thriving After One Year
Adams Heritage Centre in Littleport’s Main Street is host once a month to what was originally described as a ‘farmers’ market’ but morphed into its present incarnation as the ‘community market’ as it gained in local popularity. In September on its regular market day, it celebrated its first birthday. Well attended by regulars, as well as the new shoppers who visit for the first time and become regulars, the one year anniversary was enjoyed by…
Read MoreArts Alive in Littleport Library
I’d like to start by saying a huge ‘Thank You’ to both the Adams Heritage Centre and the Littleport Library Digital Camera Club writes Louise Aldridge. To the former for mounting an exhibition of the Spray Can Art that was created over last Summer, and to the latter for photographing the artwork so we would have a permanent record once the exhibition was over. Anyone who would like to collect their spray can art is…
Read MoreAdams Market is Back!
After a month’s rest, we welcome back the Adams Community Market which is now on the first Saturday of the month. For our opening market on the 3rd February, we welcomed our regular traders back to provide you with: Award winning pies and truckle style cheeses Selection of local vegetables and eggs A Variety of traditionally reared pork, lamb, beef and poultry Locally produced apple juice Fresh cut flowers In addition, our two Guest Stalls…
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