Your Community Your MagazineYour Community Your Magazine

ISSUE

WINTE‘

EDITION

ALL ABOUT

PEOPLE: PERSONALITIES: GROUPS: ORGANISATIONS: ACTIVITIES: CLUBS: SHOPS: SCHOOLS: PARISH COUNCIL INFO: SERVICES

Welcome to Littleport Life Wel o e to this ua te s issue of ou Litlepo t Life agazi e – the o u it

e slete that ill keep ou a th ough the hill o ths of De e e , Ja ua a d Fe ua . It o tai s a hea te i g i te i tu e of sto ies a out illage a i iies, lu s a d pe so aliies. The e a e so a e e ts taki g pla e ou ll e spoilt fo hoi e – a d uite a fe a e listed i ou ale da dates fo ou dia o page a d . We take this oppo tu it to sa so a out a fe dates that

e e let out last ua te – a d ell spoted if ou ealised that Mel “te e s although a e popula a t at the E -“e i es Clu as ot appea i g as listed at the Flo e Clu ! You ll oi e a ha ge of pe so el pui g ou agazi e togethe – a d e e e tai that ou ll joi us i tha ki g ou out-goi g Chai a d te h i al edito ,

Mi hael B ookes, a d T easu e a d Pa ish Cou il Digest ite , Paul Bee , fo thei a ea s of olu ta o k o ou ehalf. Also o ou ehalf, the tea el o es e olu tee s; Chai a d te h i al edito , Ni k B o a d T easu e Cali e ‘o e ts-Ease . Gi e that this ua te goes li e i the u -up to Ch ist as a d othe eligious fesi als of light, it s the ight i e pe haps to talk a out ou illage ai shoppi g e t e s Ch ist as lights a d the e jo e t the i g to e e o e. But just like the o es e ha e at ho e, the ha e to e ought!

“o this is a seaso al appeal...aski g ou to pop alo g to the Ba gai Ce t e i Mai “t eet a d d op a thi g ou a afo d i to the Ch ist as lights olle i g i . You ight e te pted to pu hase so ethi g f o the

fas i ai g a ge of sto k hile ou e i the e! The ha e e s, o e s, o s a d gi ls lothi g a d u de ea , d ape , ool, gits, a ds a o gst othe

useful ite s a d Ch ist as Lights Co itee e e Jill Ha iso ill e pleased to se e ou. You ll also e a le to u the DVD ade lo al e , Ada Giles a d ‘i ha d Millo , The “hop that Ti e Fo got a i ei g il a out JH Ada s i Mai “t eet, o the He itage Ce t e. “peaki g of hi h, a d o i g s itl o to Fe ua , the e is a I te aio al “kai g “pe ta ula o th-lo g e hi iio ith all so ts of i te esi g e hi its, talks, il s a d sou e i s fo sale du i g the da e po.

L o ki g o ou agazi e

This i te s Litlepo t Life has all the usual featu es to keep ou i fo ed a d e te tai ed a d hope, espe iall if ou e a e o e to the illage, that it

akes ou glad to e li i g i Litlepo t. The tea he e at Litlepo t Life ould like to tha k all ou ad e ise s ithout

hose ste li g suppo t i oth the i a ial a d igu ai e se se the agazi e ould ot e p i ted. Of ou se ou k o that e a e all u paid olu tee s ho

a tuall put ou agazi e togethe . No I just a t to sa that ou i put is e el o e - a d esse ial - e ause ithout the i put f o eside ts of the illage, a d this ea s e e o e ho li es he e, the e ould just e la k

pages! “o if ou elo g to a g oup o o ga isaio i Litlepo t, o if ou ha e a pa i ula i te est ou ould like to sha e th ough the pages of this agazi e, please e ail e, l guestdes a te@ i te et. o o post/pop ou o t i uio i the lete o at Po ts Hill, CB P). L .

Good Ne s! Litlepo t Li a : We A e Ope

Wi A Cop of Isle of Ghosts B De Cu is

O Ch ist as Ca ols A d e Ga t

It s Wo de ful i Litlepo t

The Othe “hop

YPL C le “hop

Litlepo t & Dist i t Flo e Clu Litlepo t A ists & Autho s Nu e

B a hi g Out

Co e io s Ca e Clu

Litlepo t ‘ota Clu

Litlepo t To Tea

“tephe Ba la MP

Popp Appeal —The ‘o al B iish Legio

Fo us O Litlepo t s Foot all “ e e

The Litlepo t “o iet : P ese i g Ou Past Fo The Futu e

“t i tl Mo e Ca e Fo Pets I Litlepo t As Ji i g Vet Joi s ‘a ks

Litlepo t Fi e “taio Ne s

Litlepo t Lio s I te aio al

“o e Fa Foot o k I Litlepo t

A Message F o : “t Geo ge s Chu h

Litlepo t “pi itualist Chu h

The Vi e Co u it Chu h

The Methodist Chu h

The “al aio A

Litlepo t Wo e s I situte

Litlepo t s Ve O O e Clea e

Litlepo t Pa ish Cou il Is Wo ki g Fo You

Litlepo t B ass Ba d

Fe ua I e E po At The He itage Ce t e Litlepo t Co u it P i a “ hool ‘epo t

A Message F o Millield

W.H.Co – “ill Feedi g Litlepo t

Ch ist as Cele aio Lights

Litlepo t Leisu e Ce t e Has “o ethi g Fo E e o e

Litlepo t Village Cale da Dates Fo You Dia Medi al Ce t e: Co ta t Details, Ope i g Hou s A d Cli i s Ciize s Ad i e A d Othe Useful Nu e s

CONTENTS

A o odaio

The Gate House

A ou i g , Bookkeepi g & Fi a e

Ca idge Buildi g “o iet

P i e Bookkeepi g “e i es

‘olli gs A ou ts

Ta Assist A ou ta ts

Au io s

YPL

Buildi g Se i es

A C P ope t “e i es

Ala Bake House Mai te a e

D A Co st u io

D “il o k Co st u io

G “paldi g Buildi g & Ca pe t

MAM Tili g

M Lat hie Ele t i al “e i es

Phil ‘udde ha Ha d a

“ J P Mai te a e

Cha it Shop

B a hi g Out

Chu h & Faith G oups

“t Joh s Methodist Chu h

“al aio A

Co pute s, TVs, Tele o s

B M Ae ials & TV “e i es Ltd

M Lat hie Ele t i al

Mill ose Tele o

T W Ele t i al El Ltd

Wat hthedot – We De elope

Fa Supplies

Fe Fa “upplies

West Moo House Ltd

Flo ists

Flo e s Chloe

Food & D i k

Be s Bakes

I dia Ga de

Kidd s Kit he – Cate e s

“pi e Lou ge I dia ‘estau a t

The Co-ope ai e

The “hip I , B a do C eek

The “ a o The ‘i e

W H Co But he s

Fu e al Di e to s

‘ J Peppe & “o

Hai & Beaut

Hai B Che elle

Lisa Heaps A iDe

Ki Mo ile Hai d essi g

Nails Ca ie A

Health & Fit ess

A gela Wilso – Chi opodist/Podiat ist

Ca e UK Co u it Ca e Wo ke s

Co e io s Ca e Clu

Da ‘eaga H p othe ap

El A upu tu e “hi le Po te

Esse e Foot Health

Ki Mo ile Hai d essi g

Loa h & Wade Opto et ists

Lo e Pilates

Natu all Health Colo i s

Pos+A ilit

Ho e I te io s, Se i es & Ga de i g

A C T ee & Ga de Ca e

Aspi e Plu i g & Heai g Ltd

Ca s & Dist i t Ciize s Ad i e Bu eau

E ka Floo i g

Hol es Fu ishe s fo e l Neal s

J P O e Clea

Ma k A Be et Plu i g & Heai g

Mit hell & Ma le Ltd Phil ‘udde ha Ha d a “e i es

Po t Plu i g “upplies

The Othe “hop

Thu lo Nu “ta de Ltd

Ti e a k

It s Wo de ful

Leisu e & I te ests

Be u s Tatoo “tudio

Ch isi e D ess Make

Da ell ‘it hi gs, Musi Tuiio Ja e s “e i g “e i es

Litlepo t s E -“e i e e s Clu

Mil-Ke T a el

‘ota Clu of Litlepo t “ & D Book ake s

YPL ‘epai Bike “hop

Moto i g

Dia o d Vehi le “e i es

Geof Glo e – Va Hi e, “ales & “e i e

Milde hi e

Pets

Ca elot C eatu e Co fo ts

Isle Vete i a G oup

Joh so A d “ ot

Ju assi Ba k

Pa s Dogg Da Ca e

OUR ADVERTISERS...

Good News From Littleport Library - We Are Open!

Tha k ou to all ou usto e s fo ou suppo t a d paie e du i g ou su e losu e fo oof epai s. While the Li a as losed, e took the oppo tu it to ha ge the la out of the Li a to gi e us o e spa e et . Please do pop i a d see the ha ges fo ou self! Ha e ou dis o e ed the So e App et? It s F‘EE to do load a d ill let ou

a age ou li a a ou t / , he e e ou a e! Fo o e i fo aio , please see ou li a e pages at . a idgeshi e.go .uk e o d/ /

Litlepo t li a - o o e alo g a d ask a e e of the li a tea . E e ts Fo Child e a d You g People

Ou o de ful olu tee s o i ue to deli e “to /‘h ei e sessio s o a Mo da du i g te -i e at . fo - ea olds. Pa e ts, g a dpa e ts o a e s a e el o e to i g those i this age g oup to joi us. It s a g eat a to eet othe s a d to e jo so e o de ful h es a d sto ies ith ou hild e /

g a d hild e . If ou a e i te ested i ei g pa t of ou ota of olu tee s deli e i g h es a d sto ies fo this e e t t ai i g is p o ided , please o ta t the Li a Tea . O e ?

The Li a is ope ed e lusi el o the se o d Thu sda o i g of ea h o th fo a Li a G oup, ef esh e ts a e a aila le a d ou do ot ha e to e a

e e of the Li a . We ha e guest speake s ho o e a ide a ge of

i te esi g topi s. “ee the poste i the Li a fo i fo aio a out the talks e ill e ha i g.

We also ha e a Co pute Budd ho a ofe asi help to egi e s ith a IT elated ue ies. Appoi t e ts eed to e ooked ia the Li a Tea . ‘eadi g G oups

T o Adult Li a ‘eadi g G oups eet i the Li a , o e a o th – o e o a Mo da o i g a d the othe o a Wed esda e e i g. Let us k o if ou a e i te ested i joi i g.

Ou ope i g hou s a e: Mo da : . - .

Wed esda : . - .

Thu sda : . – .

F ida : . - . “atu da : . - .

We a e o the o e of G a St eet a d Mai St eet i the e l efu ished old To Hall Buildi g.

Ne Li a Me e s a e al a s el o e.

Wi a op of Isle of Ghosts De Cu is

As the long winter nights close in there is nothing more enjoyable than curling up with a good book. And ghostly tales are perennial favourites for a long, dark evening. Local author Deborah Curtis has produced a brand-new collection of contemporary supernatural stories, set in and around the spellbinding city of Ely. With its echoing cobbles, narrow passageways and ancient cathedral, Ely is the perfect setting for ghostly encounters. You will find some of the wandering souls who inhabit the Isle of Ghosts in the usual places: in shadowed corners of the cathedral precincts, in lonely houses and along isolated stretches of fenland roads: but you will also encounter others in more mundane settings: in taxis, offices and classrooms. Let award-winning local author Deborah Curtis take you on a spine-

chilling journey into the shadowed corners of the hauntingly beautiful cathedral city of Ely. All the locations in Isle of Ghosts are real, and you will have fun identifying them. One tale is set in the tourist information office, Cromwell House (reputed to be one of the most haunted buildings in Ely). Another is set in the newly formed Adams Heritage Centre in Littleport: a lovely old building with its own unique atmosphere. Isle of Ghosts is the perfect antidote to these long winter nights! And for the literary buffs among you … each story is written in the style of a different famous (ghostly) author. He e is ou o peiio uesio to i Isle of Ghosts :

What is the spe ies of ghostl a i al alled Bla k Shuk?

E t ies lose De e e st. E ail ou a s e s fo oth o peiio s a d ou postal add ess to edito @litlepo tlife.o g o post to Po ts Hill CB P). e ails e ei ed oo o / / ill e p i ted of a d put i the o

ith those posted. Fi st t o out of the o ith the o e t a s e s to the Ch ist as Ca ols uesio s, a d the i st o e t a s e out of the o fo the Isle of Ghosts uesio at p / / ill e ei e thei ook i the post.

Both ooks a e pu hasa le f o good ookshops of ou se.

Win a copy of ‘christmas carols’ by Andrew Gant

This s hola l ook is ideal fo ai io ados of usi al histo . You eed a s ate i g of Lai a d Old E glish, although the autho ki dl t a slates ost, a d e ough s hola ship ou self to e jo the jokes

ith hi h A d e Ga t, a le tu e i usi at “t Pete s College, O fo d U i e sit , li e all peppe s ea h of the hapte s. E e hapte e plo es a othe a ol. So ea i g that i i d, he e is the t o-pa t

uesio that ould i ou a op of Ch ist as Ca ols : I hi h yea did Oli e C o ell a De e e th as the Ch ist as pu li holiday, a d i hi h yea did he stop the hoi si gi g i Ely Cathed al?

E t ies lose De e e st.

IT’S WONDERFUL IN LIIT’S WONDERFUL IN LITTLEPORTTTLEPORT The e s o dou t that Litlepo t is e pa di g like M s B ui s I dia ‘u e

alled ho e i the ‘ai o o i . It s a o odai g o e people a d e shops a e ope i g up to se e the eeds of a u geo i g populaio . If ou go to “ha a s Ga de Ce t e fo i sta e at the pass e d of Ca el ‘oad, ou ll see all the thi gs ou eed fo ou ga de , plus ou a

isit the hild f ie dl tea oo s fo taki g a eak f o all that luggi g of pla ts, pots, statues, o a e tal sto es, a d so o ; ut o the e s also a s all shop f o t that sa s, It s Wo de ful o the sig o e the doo .

Wel o i g p op ieto Pa ela sa s he f ie ds sa it s just like a e te sio of he ho e – hi h ust e like Aladdi s a e!

Manager, Phil Malkin reported in the newspapers earlier this year that we were raising money to open a Cycle Shop in Littleport. He informed the readers that this opportunity would provide a job

for a local young person. Donations have been received from Sanctuary Housing Association, Wood Fen Lodge, Cambridgeshire Police, F P McCann Limited and Littleport Lions. YPL are now proud to announce the YPL Cycle Sales and Repairs Shop is NOW OPEN

Henry Crabb Road Littleport

Cambs CB6 1SE

Tel: 01353 864 611 or Phil on 07947 823 446

Cycle Sales: Monday – Saturday 9.30am till 4.30pm

Cycle Repairs: Monday – Friday 9.30am till 4.30pm

Order your new bicycle in time for Christmas Pay by Instalments is available on request.

We accept Cash or Card payments

We will pay a nominal sum of £10 if you would like to part exchange your old cycle for a new one.

YPL received a donation of £500 from local business, F P McCann Limited.

The Anglia Co-Operative Food Store in Wisbech Road, Littleport raised £899 by holding a fun day. The money was doubled by the Anglia Co-Operative Community Fund bringing the total to £1,798.

Phil said “we’re impressed with the store, its staff and customers – it’s great that a local business is supporting a good local initiative because funding is hard to get”.

Chris Wright, Store Manager, Vikki Bullock, Littleport Store Community Champion and YPL Manager, Phil Malkin

This project has provided a job for a young local person, Barnaby Raguain.

You can bring your cycle to Henry Crabb Road, Littleport for repair or we can provide a delivery and collection service free for Littleport residents but a small charge will apply if you live outside Littleport. Donations of unwanted cycles which we can repair to help with our fundraising always appreciated. We can collect these free of charge.

Littleport Lions have donated £100 towards a set of specialist tools. The total cost is £550, donations to help us with the balance would be much appreciated.

On sale are new and second-hand cycles, accessories and safety wear eg. Helmets and high-visibility jackets together with general maintenance items. Repairs will be carried out by our competent engineer.

LITTLEPORT & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB

Each month we have an Area Demonstrator, apart from November when we have a National Demonstrator for our Open Meeting. We also have a practical evening in December. There is a well stocked sales table at every meeting, and a raffle. For further information please contact Pam Sole : 01353 863421. Email : pamelasole@tiscali.co.uk

Meeting Held At Littleport Village Hall, Victoria Street, Littleport CB6

Meeting Date

Usually 3rd Fri at 7.30 (not January) Next meeting December 12th

Area Secretary Marion Bond

Tel: 01480 434830

Email: brian.marion@btclick.com

Annual Subscription Fees

£17.00

Visitors' Fees £4.00

“upplie s a d ite s of uality la i ate, e gi ee ed ood, a pets a d i yl

Choose i the o fo t of you o ho e

F ee esi ates ithout o ligaio

I su a e o k u de take

Telepho e:

Mo ile: /

Wis e h ‘oad, Litlepo t CB JJ

Follo us o Fa e ook

htps:// .fa e ook. o /e ka loo i gltd

W .e ka loo i g. o

E ail: igel@e ka loo i g. o

Spo so s of Litlepo t To FC U de s

Litlepo t A ists & Autho s Nu e ... INSPI‘ATION ON THE FENS

Joh L o s

As a a ist a d poet f o T i idad a d To ago, a ou t i h ith ste , folklo e, ths a d lege ds, it a e as a e pleasa t su p ise to

e to dis o e that he e i the Fe s the e is a si ila u e i the ultu al at osphe e. Al ost i ediatel I e pe ie ed a deep ai it . It is so ethi g felt. It appealed to a isi a d poei se si iliies. I e pe ie e the Fe s sill so u h of it fo e to e plo e ilte ed th ough the eai e i agi aio : the e is a se se of i isi le e iies; ghosts sill li i g thei past histo ies t a sposed i to tales of folklo e. It is all edole t i the e ai e eathe. A d ho fa ulous the oad skies of the Fe s, thei o de ful loud fo aio s fo e e ha gi g. It is i possi le to at h thei p e ise

o e t of ha ge. Ho ge e ousl the le d the sel es to the poei i agi aio , o phi g o i uousl i to fa ulous fo s, a d like a lot

use, i spi i g pai i gs, i spi i g poe s.

Fe Poets Walk

Wide skies of eel louds

O e la e ed Fe la d histo ies. We alk a oidi g a de epio : The Eu lidea poi t that a ishes i to i i it

At the e d of pa allel ploughed fu o s. B oad ho izo s a te pt us i to etapho , But ou a iio s a e of a odest ki d: Fi di g a o d o de that takes us fu the

Tha ou alki g feet a .

M poet is ep ese ted i the Poet A hi e. The li k is: htp:// .poet a hi e.o g/poet/joh l o s

M pai i gs a d othe ele a t a ee i fo aio a e fou d o .joh l o s.o g

A ie of the Ga de s of the B a hi g Out e t e he e lie ts a e gi e thei o ga de s to uli ate, ea h o e has a spe ial the e. These a e highl i agi ai e a d skilfull p odu ed.

A o de ful suppo t s he e fo p i e of life people less o di a il a le is lou ishi g i Litlepo t. But do ou k o it takes £ , a ea to keep it goi g! It does e ei e so e g a t t pe help to a ds this, ut elies hea il o ou ge e osit to ake up the total. The shop i the High “t eet al a s has a e e- at hi g displa – a d the Hallo ee ghostl galleo pi ate ship as o e epio . All the odels a e ade i the o kshop a d a t studio at the G a ge La e HQ the pat o s of B a hi g Out. Do pop i a d u so e of the esto ed fu itu e a d p e-used ualit ite s fo sale as all ou o e

goes to a ds suppo i g this o th hile e dea ou .

Connections Cancer Club

Ho the lu that has helped so a ope ith a e ega ...

O e i e Ma age of Litlepo t To FC, ho sta ted the outh tea , the Colts, a k i ith Joh C a , foot all a d “pu s e thusiast, Be “ ot, a d his ife “ue, a e the fou de s a d o ga ise s of Litlepo t s Co e io s Ca e Clu .

The ha e oth ee isited that e u el o e ill ess, a d it as Be s e pe ie e i a d “ue s i that dete i ed the to sta t a lu that ofe ed f ie dship, u de sta di g a d suppo t, fo othe people

i the illage ho e ee afe ted a e i a a . Be as diag osed ith o el a e fou tee ea s ago, a d f o the e o his life ha ged. The e

e e those hospital isits – o sultaio s, s a s,

i esigai e p o edu es, p e-op adiaio a d the

ig ope aio follo ed he othe ap . The the eadjust e ts he had to

ake i his e e da li i g. He ou ts hi self fo tu ate e ause i all this uphea al Be as suppo ted the o e he alls his soul ate, “ue, as ell as his fa il a d

f ie ds. He is happ to elate that

he as also helped th ough those dii ult i es his faith a d p a e . The lu has ee eei g si e it ega i the “t Joh s Methodist Chapel i High “t eet, a d ill eet the e agai i De e e o “atu da th ut the o es to a e pe a e t e ue i Ja ua . You ll the i d this f ie dl g oup et ee the hou s of a a d p i the Da Ce t e situated i the Village Hall o the d “atu da of e e o th. Be a d “ue also ha e so e spe ial fu d aisi g pla s fo as the g oup elies o do aio s.

The i st thi g Be did ate o plei g his post-op he o as to a a ge a spo so ed ile alk a ou d Litlepo t that aised £ , fo the O olog Depa t e t at Adde ooke s he e he d ee t eated. As fo hat keeps this g eat ouple s o it e t to Co e io s goi g, “ue sa s, We just a t to sho people that the e is a light at the e d of the tu el, a d Be is o e o d as sa i g i , I do hope that I a help othe s th ough the ha d i es a e a ause.

It looks like oth of the ha e su eeded.

Co ta t: Be & “ue “ ot:

Co e io s Ca e Clu is a s all f ie dl g oup of people ho eet o the d “atu da of ea h o th at The Da Ce t e, Litlepo t Village Hall

f o : to : p

LITTLEPORT TOWN LANDS CHARITY

Appli atio s a e i ited to go o the aiti g list fo a Al s p ope t Littlepo t ‘eside ts o e the age of ho ha e esided i the A ie t Pa ish of Littlepo t fo ea s o o e

Please o ta t the Cle k at The Ba fo a appli aio fo

Wishi g all of ou usto e s ell i the e yea f o :

Wisbech Road BP/Spar

You a o also get opies of Litleport Life Magazi e at our store

YOU‘ MP UPDATE YOU‘ MP UPDATE F‘OM STEPHEN BA‘CLAF‘OM STEPHEN BA‘CLAYY

It is e elle t e s that E i Pi kles, “e eta of “tate fo Co u iies a d Lo al Go e e t, has de ided ot to all i the appli aio fo El s “outhe pass ut ill i stead espe t the de isio of Ca idgeshi e Cou t Cou il.

This follo s ep ese taio s to M Pi kles eigh ou i g MP “i Ji Pai e a d self to espe t lo alis gi e the st o g suppo t fo the pass f o the lo al

o u it . “i Ji a d I also et ith E glish He itage ea lie i the ea to dis uss thei o e s a out the p oposals. The pass is u ial to the a ea s t a spo t i f ast u tu e a d e o o i g o th, a d is eeded to alle iate the dela s sufe ed o situe ts li i g i a d a ou d El , i ludi g those i Litlepo t, “uto , Mepal, Wit ha a d Litle Do ha . The s he e has huge suppo t lo all f o the ajo it of eside ts, El to ou il, the ou t ou il, a d oth lo al MPs, a d the e is a e st o g e o o i ase fo the pass to go-ahead. I a pleased the “e eta of “tate has take this i to a ou t. If the appli aio as alled-i the the e as the pote ial fo a le gth dela , ith

o k ot ei g a le to sta t u il late at the ea liest. This de isio ea s that i eta le a e ought fo a d a d I ill e speaki g to Ca idgeshi e Cou t Cou il to e su e o k sta ts as soo as possi le. Co g atulaio s to JD‘ Ca les i Litlepo t o i i g a ajo o t a t to suppl

k of u de ate a le to the “tatoil/“tatk at Dudgeo ofsho e i d fa . The desig a d a ufa tu e of the a le ill take pla e at JD‘ s UK ases i Litlepo t a d Ha tlepool. This is g eat e s fo lo al jo s a d fo the i itself, hi h is leadi g the

a fo high te h a ufa tu i g usi esses i Ca idgeshi e sho i g that ualit , lo all a ufa tu ed p odu ts eall a tap i to g o th a kets o e seas as

fa a a as Aust alia a d o t i ute to the lo g-te health of the e o o . I a o i ui g ith T eat e lo al health a paig a d ill e hosi g a health su it e t o th to d i e ho e the eed fo ete t eat e t p o isio lose to ho e. O e a , people ha e sig ed up i suppo t of the a paig th ough peiio a d I a pla i g to i g it efo e pa lia e t sho tl . It is ell do u e ted that this a ea is like the Ci de ella of the ou t he it o es to se i e p o isio of all ki ds. Health a d ei g a le to a ess good se i es

lo all is ital a d I hope e a ed ess so e of the histo i al i ala es i p o isio th ough this a paig . To i d out o e a out o k i Pa lia e t a d a paig s lo all , o to let e k o ou

ie s, please isit e site at .ste e a la . et. Alte ai el ou a follo e o t ite at @ste e a la p o o

fa e ook at .fa e ook. o /ste e a la p.

POPPY APPEAL

It ight see a litle st a ge to headli e the Popp Appeal a i le ut the Popp Appeal i a ial ea sta ts o O to e a d e ds o “epte e . This ea s that the last o plete ea fo hi h e ha e Popp Appeal igu es is the olle io . That olle io ought i the G a d Total of £ . . This as up o the p e ious ea a d as possi l a i di aio that the e essio as o i g to a e d. Co e sel it ight just

as easil e a e a ple of the ge e osit of Litlepo t people. Ma of the people, if ot all, eadi g this a i le ill ha e o t i uted to the olle io a d I a delighted to epo t that, so fa , the olle io has aised £ . ;

a othe i ease. This is ot the e d of ou fu d aisi g efo ts fo this ea . I Jul e ill hold ou “u e D a a d I hope people ill sho thei usual ge e osit a d u lots of i kets. ‘est assu ed that all o ies aised a e used fo elfa e o k a d o e of it is spe t o ad i ist aio . Fo those of ou ho did ot ha e a Popp Appeal olle to o e to ou doo ould ou a e to ofe up so e of ou i e to help ith the Appeal e t ea ? I a al a s ake oo fo e olle to s; although I a ot p o ise ou a olle t alo g ou st eet. If ou ould like to olu tee please all e o .

Ga th M Go e

Popp Appeal O ga ise

Litlepo t

FOCUS ON LITTLEPO‘T S FOOTBALL SCENE

If ou a e a foot all fa ai like e, a d ou a e i eed of so e foot all a io the ou ill e tai l i d it all happe i g i Litlepo t. I fa t the Village ha e the lu u of t o

fooie lu s – ‘a ge s a d To , so ou a i agi e the i al he oth sides a e pited agai st o e a othe . No I e t to a U de s o - o peii e Ca idgeshi e FA Mi i Colts ga e et ee To a d ‘a ge s hi h esulted i a o a gu e tai e - d a . E e the o ligato fu pe alt shoot-out e ded i stale ate too, - to e p e ise, ith

oth sets of pa e ts a d hild e goi g of i a good ood a d e ha gi g pleasa t ies. I iiall the ga e I had i te ded to at h as a U de s et ee Litlepo t ‘a ge s a d Cote ha , ut ha i g alked all the a to Pa so s La e he e ‘a ge s pla thei

ho e ga es, the e as ot a foot alli g soul a out. A dog

alke di e ted e to the Leisu e Ce t e i Ca el ‘oad. I happil

u ped i to To s top st ike Ja ie Ga fe ho told e that his ga e had ee a elled, also that the had ot pla ed a league ga e fo a thi d o se ui e eek. I aught up ith the Leisu e Ce t e s e

o FA ualiied Coa h Ja ie “paldi g, ho is o ga isi g

Litlepo t s uddi g ou gste s a d i ol i g the i lea i g so e fu foot alli g skills. Let s ot talk a out A se al s fo at the o e t , said o e e thusiasi Goo e

suppo i g Dad, Joe La pshi e ho s ou g so Alie looked Messi e a i g i a Ba elo a st ip a d pla ed ith g eat e e g a d dete i aio . O l the est gea fo ou Alie, ut I d athe suppo t good ho est foot all like Litlepo t

To these da s, o fessed Joe, hose o fathe as a p ofessio al pla e i his he da . As the fog des e ded, I follo ed a Mu ho as lea l headi g fo the at h he foot alli g so as pla i g i , although it as t the at h I as o igi all t i g to look fo . This Mu I had hated to hile e headed to the fa o e of the stadiu as o e othe tha the ell k o top et alle u e tl pla i g Goal Ata k fo El , A ita ‘eid . M so Willia Fall had just ee t a sfe ed to ‘a ge s f o To e ause he a ted to

pla ith his f ie ds, a d ea old He is sill i a push hai , ut I su e he ill soo get the foot all ug, A ita told Litlepo t Life Magazi e.

To a oast a ig s uad, hile ‘a ge s ha e a a e litle pla e up thei slee e, ou g aste Q Gulle

ho is al ead o the p ofessio al ooks of No i h Cit a d

Ca idge U ited as he sho ed of his it foot o k eai g a a To pla e s lu ge, a d I ould see

h he as i de a d. ‘a ge s Chai a A d e Joh so

ho is i fa t Coa h fo “oha a d thei Coa h Bill Hol es ho as dou li g up as a li es a e e e tai l a i ated o a d of the pit h as thei pla e s de ked out i a lue ith a thi k ello e i al st ipe, e thusiasi all th e the sel es i to the ga e ith ta kles goi g o like the did t a e. At o e stage I ied: Ofside o l to e shouted do . The e is o ofside. This a o o peii e ga e he e the goal a d pit h is s alle ; the e a e hal es of i utes a d hal es of i utes, a d ou a ield fe ales if ou so ish. “o I as oth i fo ed a d delighted to lea that To e e ieldi g ea old Ali e “i gield, pi ked pu el fo he defe di g skills, a d he I spoke to he she said that she as a Chelsea suppo te , ut that she ould t fatho h he Dad, Da ius, had a liki g fo the Blue of Me se side. The To s Colts “e eta a d Welfa e Oi e Ka e Hu te ho paie tl aited o the sideli es hile I i ished i te ie i g e e o e, as e i fo ai e a out Litlepo t To Colts. The Ma age is Ch is “late , hose so Willia is a e useful To pla e , a d his Assista t, Mat P io s so Ja es also pla s. The side also ha e a ouple of sought ate pla e s i Li e pool suppo te , Le o White,

ho has a li di g let foot, a d thei goalkeepe K lo B a kle ho is a p o isi g tale t. Both o s a e u e tl o No i h Cit s ooks t ai i g e e eek as pa t of No i h s Pla e De elop e t Ce t e. Cath Gi

THE LITTLEPORT SOCIETY

Preserving our Past for the Future The Litlepo t So iet , fou ded i , is the fo e ost a d p e ie o ga isaio i Litlepo t dedi ated to the histo a d he itage of Litlepo t. It is ot just fo lo al people, as e ha e e e s f o eigh ou i g

illages, a d f o all pa ts of the U.K., Aust alia, Ca ada, a d the U.S.A. Ma of ou e e s ha e o e thi g i o o , thei a esto s e e

apised, a ied a d u ied i the hu hes a d hapels of Litlepo t; the illed the fe la d soil; the ished i the i e s, the e ed a d d a k the

ee ; the ade the shi ts, a d the li ed th ough a s, iots, dep essio s a d epide i s, a ei g fo ed to e ig ate to i p o e thei lot. The “o iet has fo ea s o ked to esea h a d e o d, olle t a d p ese e the i h tapest of Litlepo t's histo a d he itage. O e the ea s a of ou

e e s ha e helped to a ass a ast data ase of ge ealogi al e o ds, hi h is a aila le to all ho ish to t a e thei oots. ‘esea h i to the histo a d de elop e t of Litlepo t is also a o goi g p o ess, this ote u o e s su p isi g fa ts that ha e lai u k o fo e tu ies. O e the ea s the “o iet has olle ted do aio a d pu hase a la ge olle io of a hi e ate ial, o sisi g of photog aphs, d a i gs, pai i gs, aps, a d all ki ds of histo i al do u e ts a d ephe e a elai g to the pa ish. All a e sto ed i a id f ee e elopes a d o es to e su e thei p ese aio . The olle io is at p ese t u de goi g a o plete e-o ga isaio , atalogui g, a d i de i g. We also ha e a olle io of a tefa ts a d te iles elai g to Litlepo t. The la gest ite

ei g a Wheele & Wilso se i g a hi e that is the o l su i o of those i stalled i the shi t fa to i . Ou a haeologi al olle io , o sisi g of ‘o a a d Medie al a d B o ze Age f ag e ts, as ell as fossils, is at p ese t u de goi g ide ii aio , dai g a d e o di g p ofessio al a haeologists a d palaeo tologists.

The olle io s a e housed at the Ba , hi h e sha e ith the Pa ish Cou il, a d a e ope to ie at a i e appoi t e t, o a e see at ou ope da s du i g the ea . Help is al a s a aila le fo a o e u de taki g esea h p oje ts, o s hool o u i e sit ou ses, as ell as autho s a d histo ia s. The “o iet is also ailiated to The Ca idgeshi e Asso iaio fo Lo al Histo , a d The Ca idge A i ua ia “o iet . Ou e e s th ough thei su s ipio s help the “o iet ith the o k of e o di g, olle i g a d p ese i g ou he itage. Me e s e ei e a page ua te l agazi e, hi h is pa ked ith a i les a d featu es a out Litlepo t a d

the su ou di g a ea. The “o iet also holds ope eei gs o the i st Tuesda of ea h o th at the Village Hall at . p , he guest speake s gi e a i fo ai e illust ated talk o a ide a iet of lo al su je ts. We also pu lish ooks f o i e to i e o Litlepo t, a d gi e guided alks a ou d the to to i di iduals a d g oups upo e uest. We also ha e a e site .litlepo tso iet .o g.uk hi h is f e ue tl updated a d de eloped. If ou ould like to pla a pa t i safegua di g ou he itage all ou eed do is joi the So iet . A ual su s ipio s a ge f o £ to £ , yes that's all, although a e t a do aio is al a s el o e. If ou a e i te ested i lo al histo a d he itage, ou ight o side joi i g the Co itee, the e is al a s so ethi g i te esi g to do. The Co itee eets e e thi d Tuesda of the o th at the Ba at . p . Wh ot d op i a d see us, o gi e us a i g, Mau ee o , B u e o

, o ‘oge . We ould lo e to hea f o ou. Pla ou pa t a d get i ol ed i this g eat o k. PLEA“E NOTE: The Litlepo t “o iet is ot o e ted ith the Ada s He itage Ce t e hi h is ope ated its o Boa d of T ustees.

W H COX BUTCHERS

3 MAIN STREET, LITTLEPORT

PHONE: 01353 860205

A J CATERERS

AT

THE OLD BUTCHER’S SHOP CAFÉ

CATERING FOR ALL

OCCASIONS & EVENTS

PHONE: 07919593018

Hello agai f o Litlepo t Lio s Clu he e e ha e agai ee us aisi g fu ds fo lo al people a d ha iies. Ate o i g ou eei g pla e to its

e lu u ious oo at Litlepo t G a ge he e e eet o the i st “u da of the o th at p , e

the set a out ou autu fu d aisi g. The the e of ou ha te eal i “ept as "The Odd ods Ball " a d as e ell ate ded

people, ho e jo ed a glass of Bu ks Fizz a d the a plough a 's lu h. A i te esi g t easu e hu t the took pla e a ou d the illage of P i k illo ou e ue fo the da . The e e t e ded ith a supe ea tea hi h e e o e e jo ed. Ou u lu h at The “pi e Lou ge i No as a othe ell ate ded e e t

Ch ist as Lights “ it h O at El Ma ket pla e, at the e d of No . We had a "e e od i s" Tedd & “ot to ale. Ou C at Fa e i P i k illo Village Hall ith Fathe Ch ist as i ate da e as e jo ed all ho a e. Lio s lu s ha e thei e te a i a d f o

s all egi i gs e ha e g o to; , , e e s i , lu s i ou t ies as at st Ma

a ou d the glo e, a outsta di g a hie e e t. As ou e I te aio al P eside t said; As Lio s e eed to ‘OA‘. We eed to tell the hole o ld ho e a e, a d that e ill e e stop t i g, e ause e ha e a se i e to pe fo a d e a e goi g to p o ide it, o ate hat the halle ges a e. Litlepo t Lio s a t to help a d ake a dife e e so, Help Lo al Lio s - Help Lo al People

Fo o e details of ou o k a d eei gs o ta t Da id Ellis / o alieellis@ ahoo. o.uk

We site; .e- lu house.o g/sites/litlepo t

Je & Val ou " ate e s" o the da of ou ha te lu h.

SOME FANCY FOOTWORK IN LITTLEPORT

Whe people o e i to see e fo the i st i e the ote ask 'Is it goi g to hu t', I usuall put the at ease ith a joke. Well I' ot goi g to feel a thi g – so I do 't k o A gela Wilso , Litlepo t's e o a i g hi opodist, told Litleport Life Magazi e’s reporter Cath Gi .

Ha i g u sed he othe th ough the ill ess f o hi h she died at o l just ate A gela had just let s hool, u si g see ed the o ious a ee opio . “he

ega he a ee a i g fo the elde l , e t o to u si g disa led hild e at Ida Da i , a d the a k to a i g fo the elde l at a ho e i Cheste to , Ca idgeshi e. Ho e e , A gela k e she as desi ed to e o e a hi opodist!

I as a e i p essio a le ea old. I e e e seei g this assi e house ith a eauiful ga de a d o this doo hu g a huge ass pla ue, ut I ould 't

ead hat it said. I sa people o sta tl o i g i a d out of that house, a d I fou d out the e e hi opodists ho dealt ith feet. I thought that's the ki d of jo I ould like to do a d the ki d of house I'd like to li e i .

“o at ea s of age A gela de ided she a ted to o e i to a e o ki g a ee a d i to a p ofessio hi h she sa s sill i gs saisfa io a d fulil e t

a d as A gela puts it: I lite all help people alk p ope l a d go a a ith a sp i g i thei step .

A gela told e that she ega to ead up e e thi g a d a thi g she ould get hold of o the su je t. “he studied ha d, took all the e a s

e essa a d ate th ee ea s she e ei ed all the e ii ates a d ualii aio s to e o e a egiste ed hi opodist/podiat ist a d assage

the apist.

A gela o i ued; No e all sufe f o so e ki d of pai so e he e i ou odies hi h of ou se i ludes ou feet. People eed to e a a e of ho i po ta t foot a e is othe ise

ou a e pe ie e all ki ds of p o le s f o o s to e u as, i fe ted feet to allouses, ha d ski , heel pai , i -g o i g toe ails, lat feet

a d the efe ts of dia etes. O e of ou spe ialist a eas i hi opod is dia etes hi h a afe t the e e e di gs i the feet, a d it is i po ta t to e su e that

dia ei people look ate thei feet.

I also he k lo e li s f o the k ees do plus the foot pulses hi h usuall tells e a lot a out so eo e's health. Whe deali g ith olde people ou ha e to

take i to o side aio that thei od s ste ould e sluggish

a d ote aste p odu ts a u ulate i thei feet e ause the a e u a le to e dispe sed o the ould e taki g

edi aio o ha e hea t a d lood p o le s.

A gela li ed a full a d e us life o ki g a d li i g i Ca idge, ut she sa s that it

e a e too i e o su i g.

“he the de ided to o e out to the ou t side a d Litlepo t see ed the ideal lo aio .

A gela lo es the o e pleasu a le a d laid a k Litlepo t lifest le, li i g a d o ki g i a ag ii e t house su ou ded a ell a ed fo ga de a d a

i p essi e ass pla ue is fou d o the f o t all adja e t to the f o t gate. It eads: Chi opodist & Podiat ist M s A gela Wilso M““Ch. MBChA. Qualiied

“u gi al Chi opodist. ‘egiste ed Me e of the B iish Chi opod & Podiat Asso aio .

A gela Wilso e tai l ade he d ea of

helpi g people i this spe ial a d highl skilled

a a d i those spe ial ho el su ou di gs, a d the ass pla ue, o e t ue, th ough shee

ha d o k, pe se e a e a d dete i aio to a hie e he o igi al a iio !

A MESSAGE FROM:

ST GEORGE’S CHURCH Ch ist as is he e agai ; pe haps ou i d Ch ist as dii ult a d ha e to

a e ou self agai st the hea t good ishes a d the si gi g “a tas, ut

Ch ist as is ot i te ded to e dii ult. The idea ehi d Ch ist as is that e e thi g e k o poi ts to so ethi g e o d ou sel es, to God; a God ho a ts us to k o Hi a d

ho akes hi self k o . A d ou Ch ist as t adiio s ha e uilt o that idea.

O e of the iggest Ch ist as t adiio s is the Ch ist as t ee. Ba k i the eighth e tu , “t Bo ifa e is edited ith dedi ai g the i st pi e t ee as spe ial fo

Ch ist as, a Ch ist as t ee. “t Bo ifa e spoke of ho the e e g ee t ee sho s the e e lasi g lo e God has fo the o ld. But the e e g ee idea sta ted a

a k he the ea l Ch isia s pigg - a ked Ch ist as o to the Paga fesi al of “atu alia; the Ch isia s said ou u de sta d ea th s les a d a e looki g fo light a d g o th to etu - ell Jesus is the gu ho s ehi d it all. A d to

ake it plai e sill, he as o like us to g o up a d tell us a out God .

The idea ehi d usi g the pi e t ee helps us i othe a s too. Pi es a e tall t ees. Ce tai l the sta t of litle like a othe , ut let to thei o de i es, the g o st aight a d tall, poi i g to the sk . The Ch ist as sto as a ou ed i the skies; a ou ed the a gels a d the sta . The pi e t ee poi ts like a a o to the hea e s, al ost as if it sa s, look! liste ! the glo a d the sple dou of the hea e s p o lai the glo a d the ajest of God .

A d the Ch ist as t ee is ooted i the ea th. Fo so e people it is lasphe ous to suggest that God a o e he e at all; fo othe s, he he o ked up h did he ot so t out e e thi g p ope l ? Fo the Ch isia , the idea that God a e to us is o de ful a d a azi g; that a , He k o s hat it s like to e us a d

e a ea h hi . This idea has ot go e a a a d pops up epeatedl , ote i the ost u likel pla es – a it like the ei g o ou d the a k .

“o ou Ch ist as t ee idea is o e tha just e e g ee . It poi ts us to the skies a d the g a deu of God a d it is ooted i l i the ea th, e phasisi g Ch ist the “o of God o i g he e. The idea ehi d the t ee helps us app e iate that the Ch ist as sto eall does idge hea e a d ea th. A d he it s all o e , the tu ke eate , the p ese ts put a a o take a k a d Ja ua is upo us, the e e g ee t ee keeps i i d the idea of a God ho does t lea e us, ho

ill e ith us th oughout .

O De e e th & th, St Geo ge s is ha i g a Ch ist as T ee Fesi al Ch ist as se i es a e:

Ch isi gle se i e Ch ist as E e @ p , Mid ight Hol Co u io Ch ist as E e . p

Ch ist as Da Hol Co u io a .

With e e lessi g,

Rev’d Howard Robson.

The Vine Community Church E ii g e s! We ha e o ed f o ou te po a lodgi g ith ou ki d f ie ds at the Methodist Chu h i to the uildi g i Glo e La e hi h used to e ho e to the E a geli al Chu h. This as a o de ful tu of e e ts as ell as a a t of ge e osit f o the fo e t ustees of the p e ises, He e a d Elsie Ma i a d thei daughte . It is a g eat uildi g, he e e al ead feel at ho e a d ha e ee a le to host fello ship eals, sta t a Alpha ou se, ha e g oup eei gs a d p a e eei gs, all i addiio to “u da “e i es. We ould lo e ou to joi us a i e a d i d out hat e a e all a out. We ha e a “u da o i g o ship se i e, sta i g at

. a . We ate fo hild e of all ages a d ha e a spe ial Fa il “e i e o e a o th. Joi us ate a ds fo ef esh e ts o ou o thl i g a d sha e

lu hi e get togethe . Also o a “u da , i the e e i g at . p , the e is Bi le Tea hi g ith i e fo dis ussio o e ef esh e ts. We a e a li el , f ie dl u h of people ho lo e ha i g isito s. Co e as ou a e! You a e al a s el o e.

LITTLEPORT SPIRITUALIST CHURCH

F o the Ne Spi itualists So iet P i iple Mi iste

Those of us ho o e togethe o e e e i g a eek at the Village Hall a e i deed a hu h . We a e a g oup of people ho the sel es a e seeke s ate the spi itual side of life, a d ho el o e a othe s ho possess that sa e i pulse. We t to e ulate those e e s of the ea l hu h ho gathe ed togethe o a eek-

da to p a togethe . The e is litle to o des ipio of the uildi gs i hi h those hu hes e e o e ed. The e e a es o the d elli g pla es of the follo e s of Jesus

a d The Wa . Ch isia s e e t alled Ch isia s fo so e i e ate Jesus as u iied, a d this a el a d as a fo of de ig aio . Mostl the e e efe ed to as tal idi , stude ts of a a i o kadosh, hol o sai ts . Thei hu hes e e people eei g i spi itual fello ship he e spi itual tea hi gs a d heali gs the po e of p a e e e e pe ie ed. We a e also a heali g hu h. We also k o that the did ot eet o the “a ath, the da gi e to ele ate the C eaio , dee ed a da of est, ut o the i st da of the eek, o isho , a ki g the esu e io of Ch ist/the essia h, a o ki g da . We eet up o Thu sda s to p a i e

ou eligious eliefs. These depa t f o o thodo Ch isia se i es ho e e as although fou ded o the a solute o i io that the e is life ate death, e elie e that it a e p o ed th ough ediu isi o u i aio ith the hea e l eal s. I these o ths of less da light, it s good to e jo a fesi al of light as Jesus, Yeshuah, a d those ea l follo e s of The Wa ould ha e do e. Du i g these Wi te o ths e also ele ate the ai it of the a ho is alled the Light of the Wo ld. A d e look

fo a d to that supe al light shi i g fo th i to the e ea ahead. E ui ies: Se io Mi iste , Elde ‘e Ni k B o , . You a look us up o Fa e ook: G eate Litlepo t A d Dist i t Ne “pi itualists “o iet

Catering for Events and Functions

Weddings

Christenings

Funerals

Parties

BBQ’s

Business Lunches

Call us today! 01353 864866 or 07917 401959

For more information visit

www.kiddskitchen.co.uk

or come and see us at Ely Market Every Thursday and Saturday

e e s suppo i g us. Fo this e tha k Geof, Jessi a a d A igail. Well do e a d a ig tha k ou. If ou thi k ou ould ha e e jo ed these eei gs h ot gi e it a t , ou

ould e e el o e. Pi tu es a e of the Pa t ith To Ke ed a d Val Pe dle a d I is Copse ui g the ake a d o e of the Fashio “ho sho i g the odels.

Jaso is sill sa i g to u hi self a e a a d so e e t a

ad e isi g, ut o d of outh is doi g a good jo of that fo his o e a

usi ess. He e e akes his o o e

lea i g soluio hi h akes the

ooke look al ost a d e .

I te esi gl Jaso sa s o e s a ou d to ea s old take lo ge to lea , o pa ed to o e s that a e sa , , ea s old. It depe ds o ho the g ease a d fat o geals. A d did ou k o that e tai ooke s tu that fat to a o o e tha othe s, a d ou a t just ipe a o of, he states.

No he e is he e Jaso e eals his u i ue selli g poi t - the lea i g p odu t. You a u a of the shelf o e lea e fo sa o l a ouple pou ds, ut

it has a o ia i it, a d the fu es it p odu es i the ho e is u elie a l ad. If ou do t get it all out of the o e it ill go o a d tai t ou food a d

tu the o e g e e ause it s a ausi , hi h is a id. The p odu t I use is e o-f ie dl , io-g ada le a d a eall st o g de-g ease , de- a o ise , gel. It s eall efe i e a d does t e it fu es, so ou a use the o e st aight a a o e I e lea ed it. He also lea s e t a to fa s a d o i- i o a es. Jaso told Litlepo t Life i o lusio : I do a hole e o aio jo

i gi g ou g u ooke a k to ea l e agai , a d that s the saisfa io I get plus the feed a k has just ee fa tasi a d I do o e Ca idgeshi e a d the su ou di gs a ea.

Jaso o has a follo e s o his fa e ook page a d his o .jpo e lea . o e site.

O e of Jaso s usto e as so delighted ith his i ished o k that she e e dedi ated a poe to hi ! As a tha k ou gestu e to all his p e ious usto e s, he has gi e the a Ch ist as Ofe of % of.

‘egiste ed Cha it :

MOBILITY

& CHAI‘ BASED EXE‘CISE G‘OUP

Fo those people ho ha e su i ed St oke o a e li i g ith

Pa ki so s, Muliple S le osis, Mus ula D st oph o

si ila o diio s

Weekl Classes o F ida , : – :

at LITTLEPO‘T LEISU‘E CENT‘E

Classes also held at El , Histo a d Isleha

Co e a d joi us fo a F‘EE TASTE‘ SESSION

Fo fu the i fo aio please o ta t A a da, De o Sa d a

Tel:

E- ail: posA ilit @g ail. o

We : .posa ilit .o g

Need a telepho e e gi ee ?

• ‘eside ial pho e faults

• Pho e e te sio i stallaio

• Telepho e wiri g repair

• Busi ess s ste s a d data a li g

O e ea s e pe ie e e BT a d Vi gi Media , elia le a d f ie dl se i e.

Pho e: o

E ail: keith@ ill osetele o . o.uk

. ill osetele o . o.uk

St Joh s Methodist Chu h - High “treet, Litleport

Su da Se i es: • a - eekl

• 6.30p – weekl , e ept 3 d & th “u da s

• rd “u da , Café Chur h; th “u da , at “t George’s

Café Chu h: p o d “u da th Ja ua & th Fe ua – ot i De e e

- a ore i for al ser i e for all ages, lasi g a out 1 hour & i ludi g ater oo tea.

Mi iste : ‘e . Joa e “he ood

Bapis s, Weddi gs & Fu erals arra ge e t

.el ethodists.o g.uk/stjoh slitlepo t

Ali e i Christ...... Worship, Missio a d “er i e

Mitchell & Mayle Ltd

Est 1987

Your local and reliable Drain Specialists,

Would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Please do not hesitate to contact us to get your Septic Tank emptied or if your drains are

blocked.

We are happy to say that we are open 24/7 over Christmas and the New Year for any

emergencies that may arise.

01353 687984 / 07768 854499

18 Prickwillow Road Isleham CB7 5RG

Info@mitchellandmayle.co.uk

www.mitchellandmayle.co.uk

8

5 Star Hygiene Rated

wersinlittleport.com *NEW*

● Private Hire ● UK/Continental Travel ● School Travel We have a coach to fit all your needs

Our fleet of luxury, executive and standard coaches have a range of seating from 16,29,49,53 & 57. We have also recently acquired a small fleet of wheelchair

accessible coaches. All our coaches are seat-belted with air conditioning, WC, TV and DVD available on request.

For more information visit our website at Tel: 01353 860705 or Fax: 01353 863222

Email: enquiries@milkentravel.com Mil-Ken Travel Limited, 11 Lynn Road, Littleport, Ely, Cambs, CB6 1QG

Reliable Friendly

Family Run Company

KIM MOBILE

HAIRDRESSING

Qualified Hairstylist

Hairdressing In The Comfort Of Your Own Home

Find me on Facebook for up-dates and occasional offers

Tel: 07770300199

Gift Vouchers Available

LITTLEPORT PARISH COUNCIL

Working For You Local councils work to improve community well-being and provide better services at a local level. Their activities fall into three main categories: representing the local community; delivering services to meet local needs; improving quality of life and community well being. Local councils can provide and maintain a variety of important and visible local services including allotments, bridleways, burial grounds, bus shelters, car parks, commons and open spaces, community transport schemes, community safety and crime reduction measures, events and festivals, footpaths, leisure and sports facilities, litter bins, public toilets, planning, street cleaning and lighting, tourism activities, traffic calming measures, village greens and youth projects. These existing powers were recently strengthened by powers contained in the Localism Act including the extension of the General power of competence to eligible local councils

Here is just a brief look at some of the work addressed on your behalf in the once monthly meetings of your Council and the Councillors and Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the Littleport Parish Council. Full Minutes are available at the Council’s offices at The Barn. From August to October 2014.

PUBLIC QUESTION TIME & COMMUNITY ISSUES REPORT: Members received the current Community Issues Report before public question time. Ms de Swarte spoke on the subject of her proposal to build a 400m speed skating oval in Littleport. Mr J Coleby spoke on behalf of residents regarding the flooding of the culvert in the Hythe/Ponts Hill area. Councillor D I Ambrose Smith will contact the Internal Drainage Board. COUNTRYWIDE SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN: Copies of the survey were handed to the public who were asked to complete them and return to the Clerk by the end of the week for submission to the County Council. Councillor F J W Brown raised concerns the run off from the Highfield Estate was a major factor in gardens and ditches abutting the site were now suffering from flooding. It was noted that surface water drainage is now the responsibility of the County Council. To date there are 16 blocked drains in Littleport. Standing Orders were suspended to allow members of the public to comment. They reported flooding is not only confined to the low lying areas of the parish; Millfield has seen gardens flooded. Standing Orders then resumed. FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:

Councillor Boyd reported on the recommendations of the Finance Committee. The Clerk reported: Balfour Beatty quote for street lighting at Longfield Road will be on the September agenda

License relating to St George’s Medical Centre has been completed. DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORTS: Councillor D I Ambrose Smith reported there was a shortfall of 320 new houses

across the District and the District Council was actively looking for new sites. ALLOTMENTS & OPEN SPACES MEETING:

Members received the report of the meeting. Councillor C M Ambrose Smith suggested members should view the Country Park in Ely in relation to the utilising the Paddocks as public open space. Councillor J J B Lee warned against possible motor cycles use of the proposed dirt cycle track

ADAMS HERITAGE CENTRE: Standing Orders were suspended to allow Alan Summerside a trustee of the Heritage Centre and Chairman of the Littleport Society and Debra Jordan another Trustee to speak . Mr Summerside is currently working on a new constitution for the society to consider. Currently the constitution does not allow for the artefacts to leave the Barn and can only be viewed by appointment. Ms Jordan outlined the plans for the Heritage Centre and funding. Agreed the Parish Council should stand back and wait for an overview from Mr Summerside. LOCAL BUS SERVICES – CHANGES: Members agreed for the 129 Weekly Service from Black Horse Drove to Ely. This gives a 2 ½ hour stop in Ely rather than 2 hours. PLAY AREAS: Members received the report on the Parish Council owned play areas. Sanctuary Hereward have already funded two local groups in Littleport and may not have further funding available. Graham Nolan from Sanctuary Hereward is attending our November meeting. PROPOSED SPEED SKATING OVAL: Members were in agreement that they needed more time to digest the proposals and the suggested twinning with a Dutch town noted for its 400m speed skating oval and associated activities. ECDC to be informed of proposal. More information will be supplied to members before the next meeting. And the following month... PUBLIC QUESTION TIME & COMMUNITY ISSUES Residents of Saffron Close are taking part in a consultation for their views over the siting an aerial runway on the open space in the centre of the development. DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORTS: Councillor Wright reported on the need for further consultation regarding the shortfall of housing needs around the District and have now said all the housing will go to Soham and no housing allocation for Littleport. The Planning Committee can comment on this matter at a future meeting pointing out we would have welcomed small pockets of development. Councillor C M Ambrose felt the plan was too late to change. COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT: Councillor Divine’s email of 15th September had been circulated to all councillors via email. PLAY ECDC had submitted a summary of a play report for Littleport. It was agreed the Play Area and Open Spaces Committee look at the report in detail and report back to Council. Only toddler facilities in the parish is in surplus. Informal open space,

junior and youth facilities are in deficit. TRAFFIC SUB COMMITTEE: Councillor F J Brown reported a scheme to reduce the speed on New River Bank and Branch Bank together with new white lines at the Sandhill junction has been submitted to County Council for consideration under the jointly funded improvement schemes. Members also raised concerns at the potholes on Branch Bank. TRANSFER OF PADDOCKS AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION: Members agreed the legal process go ahead to transfer the land known as the Paddocks at Highfield be transferred from the developers to the Parish Council. The Paddocks are currently divided into four clearly defined areas and it was agreed a consultation process be carried out through the next edition of Littleport Life with Parishioners seeking their views on the proposals or any other options. PROPOSED ICE STADIUM: Councillor C M Ambrose Smith had drafted out a summary of concerns as a basis for discussion. Councillor Hayes asked that a “need” survey be carried out before embarking on such an ambitious project. Councillor Wright reminded members this is not a new idea and of the unsuccessful bid by Littleport in the early 1990’s to create an outdoor synthetic surface skating rink on the Moors with the aid of a million pound grant. If it is proven there is a need there need to be realistic costs on construction, site purchase, ongoing costs and how they will be met. In principle members with 1 abstention gave support in principle to the idea subject to a needs survey. PRESS RELEASES POLICY: Following lengthy discussions on the issue Councillors are free to write to the press making clear it is their view and not that of the whole council. Therefore members agreed there was no need to draw up a policy document. CABLEWAY?

The Clerk reported the survey to provide a Cableway at Saffron Close resulted in a 40% feedback with 13 votes against and only 7 in favour. DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORTS: Councillor C M Ambrose Smith reported the Boundary Commission review of the number of Councillors will go ahead. Councillor D I Ambrose Smith reported that ECDC were taking the lead in design on the North Ely Country Park and felt this should be a City Council project. Work is still ongoing with the access over open spaces at Woodfen and Longfield Road. Littleport Station Car Park extension – still looking at alternative land – ECDC are not communicating with land owners. COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT: Councillor Divine emailed reports were circulated to Council EXTERNAL AUDITORS REPORT:

The external audit for the year ended 31st March 2014 was received. ANGLIAN WATER CHARITABLE GRANT: The grant was dealt with in the Finance Meeting. DOG BIN: Members approved the purchase of a dog bin to be located at the Friars Way/Parsons

Lane junction. FREE IT: The East Cambs Community Learning and Skills Partnership has some funding to assist people in need of help with the advancing changes in IT. Suggest they contact YPL and Littleport Library who will be better acquainted with the needs. FINANCIAL REGULATIONS 2014: The Deputy Clerk circulated the proposed financial regulations to councillors before the meeting. The model regulations cover the use of internet banking, prepaid debit cards and credit cards if needed in the future. The need for more budgetary forward planning was highlighted to include a forecast for the next 3 years.

THIS IS THE CONSULTATION DOCUMENT SPOKEN OF IN THAT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

NEW PUBLIC OPEN SPACE

Public open space provision in Littleport will be increasing in the coming months. As part of the planning agreement for the Highfield development the land known as The Paddocks will be handed over to the Parish Council for use as public open space in the next few months. Some of you may be aware that the area is made up of four paddocks each surrounded by a hedge. The Parish Council’s Open Spaces committee have come up with some ideas for using The Paddocks and would like to know if you agree with the ideas. Paddock 1. This paddock borders the footpath between Upton Place and the Highfield development. It is proposed that this paddock is laid to grass with picnic benches and some trees offering a grass area for informal play for families to enjoy. Paddock 2. It is proposed that this paddock is used for a bicycle BMX park with dirt mounds similar to the park in Wilburton. This would be for bicycles only and not for motorbikes or mini motos. Paddock 3. This paddock would be a wildlife meadow with paths mown through to allow visitors to walk round the meadow. Paddock 4. It is suggested that this is a dog walking paddock to allow dogs a chance to run off the lead away from play areas and recreation grounds. Please let the Parish Council know your views about these proposals, both positive and negative and any additional ideas. Comments can be made in writing to The Barn, Main Street, Littleport CB6 1PH. Or by email littleportpc@btconnect.com by 1st February 2015. Please remember that The Paddocks have not yet been transferred to the Parish Council ownership and are still private property. We will let residents know when The Paddocks are open for public use.

The illage is e p oud of the Litlepo t B ass Ba d. The a e a e p og essi e a d p ofessio al g oup ho u e tl o pete at the highest le el. U de the Musi al Di e io of Nigel B a le ho is also a solo o et pla e ith the fa ous Vi tuosi GU“ Ba d, the Litlepo t B ass Ba d as o ed the Lo do & “outhe Cou ies d “e io Cha pio s. The ha e o i ued to p og ess to the top of the

d “e io s g adi g ta le, ea i g the a pla e i the st “e io i . Litlepo t B ass Ba d has ee e te tai i g the pu li si e as fa a k as , ith a epe toi e that o a ges f o t adiio al ass a d usi to spe ial a a ge e ts of pop so gs , il sou dt a ks a d s i g a d a a ge e ts.

The a d itself has e e s hi h i ludes Assista t Musi al Di e to a d d a ito e pla e “usa Pea o k, ut o l t o e e s a tuall li e i the

illage. “te e Ga ood, ho pla s ho et a d Giles Phil e , ho as o igi all a o et pla e , ut ho has o tu ed

hi self i to a E lat ass pla e - e ause the e e sho t of so eo e to pla tu a. As Giles o e ted joki gl , Well looki g at the size of e

ou ll k o h I as pi ked fo pla i g the tu a

“adl the a d has lost t o of thei ete a e e s i the spa e of just o e a ea . Ho a d Pea o k ho passed a a ate atli g ill ess i O to e a d ‘o Neal ho died so t agi all i a a ide t i No e e . A e o ial o e t

as held fo Ho a d ith the o i ed Litlepo t a d Gus a ds – a o di g to his ishes.

‘o Neal s fu e al as held at “t Geo ge s ith o de ful t i utes paid. He as a Litlepo t a th ough a d th ough. He o ked o the la d like his fathe efo e hi a d had a g eat lo e fo the outdoo life. ‘o ep ese ted Litlepo t at i ket a d foot all, a d as a ea old he as i the Cadets a d efo e leadi g the Litlepo t B ass Ba d as D u Majo ith his t ust Ma e fo ea s. A t i ute ill e a a ged f o the Litlepo t B ass Ba d i the Ne Yea .

D‘UM MAJO‘ ‘OY NEAL

Bev’s Bakes offers a range of traditional tea time cakes, home baked with love, using natural ingredients – which starts with butter, sugar, eggs &

flour.

Baking not your thing? Time against you? Want a tasty treat? Need a

cake to pass off as your own?

Bev’s Bakes provides:

Cakes baked to order

Cake rounds to business & office parks, mini bakes and slices of cake

Baking activities for groups

For further info & cake menu, please

email: bev.woolmer@sky.com or call: 07540 397871

Phone Alan on 07957450039

Be u 's Tatoo “tudio . e u tatoos. o

Mai “t eet Litlepo t El CB PJ Tel:

Fa e ook: Be u s Tatoo - Litlepo t

El A upu tu e Cli i

Shi le Po te Li A . MBA C

Oferi g Chi ese A upu ture i a pea eful a d

e tral lo aio eekda s a d also at the

Pri ess of Wales Hospital o “aturda s.

Car Parki g Pro ided.

Main Street, Littleport

Open: Monday - Friday

10.00 am to 6.30 pm

Saturdays

9.30 am to 6.30 pm

Sundays

11 am to 6 pm

Ad e ise i Litlepo t Life Magazi e—Co ta t Cath Gi , Ad e isi g Ma age

Ponts Hill, Littleport. Phone: 01353 860378 / 07400317742

Do ou o othe s i ou a ea eed ad i e o ho to ake sa i gs o e e g ills o to u de sta d hat i a ial assista e

ou e e itled to?

Ca idge Ciize s Ad i e is u i g o kshops to lo al g oups i Ca idgeshi e ho ould like to i d out ho to ake sa i gs o e e g ills a d hat i a ial

assista e the a e e itled to. If ou a e i te ested i i di g out o e please o ta t Lo ai e at Ca idge CAB Lo ai eP@ a idge a .o g.uk . The

o kshops fo pa t of the Big E e g “a i g Week a paig to ake su e that this i te people ha e a ess to ad i e a d i fo aio a ou d he ki g ills, s it hi g p o ide s/ta ifs a d i sulai g ho es i o de to edu e e e g ills. If

ou a e a i di idual ho ould like ad i e o e e g osts please isit Ca idge CAB at De o shi e ‘oad, Ca idge, CB BL.

Ca idge & Dist i t CAB, De o shi e ‘oad, Ca idge CB BL

. a idge a .o g

February Ice Expo at the Heritage Centre

E e if e do t get lu k e ough to e a le to f eeze the Moo s this Wi te the o e pe ii g e e o e a i dulge thei e thusias fo i e skai g isii g the Ada s s He itage Ce t e i Mai “t eet i Fe ua . Litlepo t is a tuall E gla d s histo i e t e fo i e speedskai g, a d i deed skai g of e e ki d. It s the pla e he e illage e efa to Tho as Pea o k i st had the idea of loodi g the Moo s a d tu ed it i to a i e g ou d he it f oze!

The T ustees a e pleased to e hosi g this o th-lo g se ies of t i e- eekl talks gi e

e e s of the Wel e , Litlepo t a d Dist i t Di isio of the Fe Ce t e ailiated to the Naio al I e “kai g Asso iaio ith a a o pa i g e hi iio of old skates a d skai g ephe e a! The e s goi g to e il footage too! The e a e also e ii g pla s to hold eekl ho it s do e i li e/ olle speed sessio s at the Leisu e Ce t e, tha ks to the T ustees of that illage a e it . The e ill e o e detailed i fo aio o da s a d dates a d i es i the lo al p ess – the El “ta da d – the e spape that has posiio ed itself as a stau h suppo te of the pla to uild a et e i e speedskai g stadiu ith a i e i e ho ke /sho t t a k a d igu e skai g i k he e i Litlepo t.

Littleport Community Primary School Report Co o ealth Gold at Litlepo t! We e e e e ited to el o e Elle Falk e to ou s hool this eek. Elle is the Au ie of Joe M les i Yea , a d is also a fo e pupil! Elle o gold i the Wo e s o ls e e t i Glasgo this su e , a d a e to ou asse l to sho he edals a d talk a out he a hie e e ts. “he eall i spi ed e e o e, a d e all e jo ed liste i g to he speak. We se t photos a d o ds to lo al

e spape s, a d hope the ill p i t the . Tha k ou e u h fo o i g i Elle ! Ha est. We isited “t.Geo ge s Chu h to ele ate Ha est ith ‘e e e d Ho a d. Bo ke s fo Co ke s! Ma hild e asked a out o ke s, so follo i g o f o last ea s fu , e o e agai allo ed hild e to pla at s hool. We ha e sho the ho to pla safel , a d M Wi te s d illed the holes. Well do e Woodpe ke s! Woodpe ke s lass a azed us ith a o de ful asse l all a out the G eat Fi e of Lo do . We e e so p oud of the a that the da ed, a ted a d sa g ith su h tale t – a d ith o l t o da s to get ead ! We sa ake s, a pe te s, la ks iths,

e s eade s, “a uel Pep s a d e e Do to Who! A spe ial tha ks also to all of the staf ho helped – ell do e e e o e! Well do e to ou A azi g A ists! The hild e ha e ee aki g i ages of i ds fo thei lass. The ha e used pai t, a o , pe il, pastel o ollage a d so e eauiful pi tu es ha e ee

eated. Gideo Pai , ou lo al a ist ho desig ed ou e He o logo, a e i to o k ith M s East a d hose a i e f o ea h lass. The hild e s o k is

o o displa i ou s hool e t a e a ea: Ne S hool Cou il Child e ade spee hes at the egi i g of te a d stood fo ele io to ou

e “ hool Cou il. Well do e to e e o e ho stood a d e te ed – staf said that the spee hes e e e elle t a d sho ed ho u h ou hild e a e a out the s hool a d a t to ep ese t the ie s of e e o e. The ill e o ki g

ith M Ne to to sha e the ie s of hild e a d o k o e ii g p oje ts fo the s hool. Co g atulaio s to ou Wo de ful W ite s a d Ma ellous Mathe ai ia s!

Child e f o Yea s - ha e ee hose to ha e thei e elle t o k o ou spe ial displa oa ds outside the hall. We a e e e ited the o de ful p og ess ade all of ou hild e , a d these a e ou i e s, ho e e

A MESSAGE F‘OM MILLFIELD This te e ha e see the s hool e pa d a addiio al lass as e g o ea o ea . Builde s e e i o e the su e holida s o e i g ou fo e ICT suite i to a lass oo a d the did su h a good jo ou

ould e e k o it had ee a thi g othe tha

a lass oo . To epla e all the o pute s e ha e had i-i i stalled a oss the s hool a d

ee gi e laptops a d i-pads fo use i the lass oo s.

Lots of a i iies ha e take pla e this te to e i h the u i ulu . Yea spe t da s i Li ol shi e at PGL halle gi g the sel es

ith a i iies su h as li i g a d goi g th ough tu els. Yea al a s isit the Fi e “taio i the autu to joi i ith the dife e t safet talks a d de o st aio s put

o se i es su h as the poli e, B iish ‘ail T a spo t Poli e a d the Fi e “e i e. To e i h histo , Yea s a d ha e had a G eek Da ; Yea s a d isited No i h Castle a d e e ‘o a s fo a da ; Yea s a d isited El Museu as pa t of a lea i g halle ge o old

uildi gs. We a e so fo tu ate to li e i su h a histo i all i h a ea. It s so i po ta t fo hild e to lea to thi k a out othe s a d to thi k of a s i hi h the a help. Ou s hool ou il o ga ised a Ma Milla tea a d ake ate oo ; ou Yea ‘eadi g Cha pio s o ga ised a d ess up da a d aised o e fo a ‘oald Dahl ha it ; a d i No e e ou PE leade o ga ised a ile u i p ja as fo Child e i Need. All i all e ha e aised o e £ , so fa this ea - a ig tha k ou to pa e ts fo suppo i g these

i po ta t a i iies. Fi all I should like to tha k pa e ts ho ha e

ee e u de sta di g a out the easo s ehi d de isio to lose the s hool a pa k at the egi i g a d e d of the da . “o ei es as headtea he s e ha e to ake de isio s that a upset a s all g oup of people, ut is fo the g eate good. It is o a u h safe pla e fo hild e a d isito s. With the e d of te Nai it pla i i d, e look fo a d to Ch ist as a d the Ne Yea a d e t te too!

Deborah Hannaford

Headtea he

W.H. COX—STILL FEEDING LITTLEPO‘T

O e of Litlepo t s ost alued fa il usi esses, W H Co But he s, a ha e to i all lose its doo s o Mai St eet. A illage ould t e the sa e ithout its e o ut he , a d these a e the

se i e ts of a othe fello t ade , Mat Hol es, ho told Litlepo t Life: The thought of the losi g ould e tai l spell disaste fo Litlepo t as a hole. I o t ast Hol es Fu ishe s fo e l Neale s is goi g f o st e gth to st e gth a d o he has ope ed a othe shop alled The Othe “hop hi h has e ei ed a e oi es f o lo als a d e o e s

alike. It ould e the e d of a e a if W H Co But he s as to e o o e. The a e is steeped i histo a d the usi ess a e a out he M Co , ho had just o e out of the a , ega to u f oze A ge i e eef of a ail a t u k, hi h he sold at a e easo a le p i e.

Da s of loodi g a d aio ooks e e all pa t of post- a ha dship B itai , ut it as take o e M ‘o Cle ela d efo e M A d e Bi ks e a e a pa t e i

. M Cle ela d s ei e e t e a led A d e ot o l to u the ut he s ho M Co had used to u it i the past, ut to o e the p e ises f o “taio ‘oad to Mai “t eet. I kept the a e of W H Co But he s goi g e ause I thought h ha ge a good a e, that has se ed the good

people of Litlepo t so ell. I sill sell good sides of eef hi h o e f o fa s i Li ol shi e, hile the hi ke s I u o e f o good

eede s i “uto . We ake all the pies he e. Po k pies ill ost £ . , Co ish Pasies a e p i ed £ . , a d e sell ou o sausages a d glute f ee a ge s o e uest; plus e ut ou o heese a d e e e sell so e

CH‘ISTMAS CELEB‘ATION LIGHTS

This ea ou Ch ist as Cele aio Lights Co itee has o ked ha d i

o ju io ith all those shops, usi esses a d p i ate i di iduals to e su e

that Litlepo t is ell lit up o e the holida pe iod! Fathe Ch ist as, a Lights

o itee e e , ill e see as usual tou i g the illage a d the ‘ota s

git of the t ee is al a s a joll sight. Ch ist as of ou se e te ds i to Ja ua

– a d efo e ou k o it the ights a e gei g a litle sho te a d Fe ua

a d “t Vale i e o e shado “t Ni holas u il e t Wi te !

f esh eg.

No e of A d e s th ee g o up hild e a e i te ested i taki g o e the ut he s usi ess, a d his health has take a it of a ate i g ha i g had a epla e e t hea t al e. The o ki g eek does takes its toll, ha i g to set the

ala fo . a a d i ishi g up at p , e e though he does ha e a pa t-i e assista t i “te e. A d as A d e ad ited: I do t ha e the e e g to keep the shop ope fo o e hou s. M ife olle ts e f o the shop a d takes e to the lu fo a ee a d the a k ho e to Litle Ouse he e I e jo feedi g hi ke s.

M Bi ks o t e pa ki g up altogethe e ause he has a e popula afé do o the o e of White Ha t La e. It s opposite he e the o e popula Geo ge & D ago stood - a d hi h as kept his Mothe a d U le Nat fo a good

ea s. A. J. Cate e s at The Old But he s “hop Café ope s f o a to p . M s Je Bi ks is see ehi d the s e e ooki g up a a saisf i g eal as usto e ate usto e just o i ues to o e a k fo o e. A d if ou a t stop ou a o de

a takea a . A.J.Cate e s is fo those ho a e i eed of a ui k ufet hi h ill e ooked a d deli e ed o the da of ou e e t. Villages ould t e a illage ith the odd sau joke doi g the ou ds, a d A d e Bi ks as happ to tell e this o e k o i g that e e o e he k e had all o died. Willia He r Co ’s alli g ard as a sausage o the joi t a d he the eat as deli ered if the sausage as o ed fro the top of the joi t, it ea t that her

hus a d as at ho e.

Littleport Leisure Centre So ethi g Fo E e o e

No ate ho old – o ou g – ou a e, the e is so ethi g fo ou at ou illage leisu e Ce t e! F o Pilates od o diio i g, the e aze, “t eet Fit Da e lasses, Ci uit T ai i g, )u a th ough to )u a Gold a d Ge tle Keep Fit, ou e su e to i d so ethi g to i te est ou. If ou a e o e spo ts o ie tated, et all to e spe ii , the Fal o s sa that e

e e s a e al a s el o e. The lu is doi g e ell at the o e t a d pla i Di isio of the Ca idge a d Dist i t Wi te League. Othe spo ts o ofe a e Ka ate, Judo, Ki k-Bo i g, Ko ball, A he , Bad i to a d ‘olle “kai g. The Ce t e also hosts a oot a d at fai s, Dog “ho s, da ts at hes, poke tou a e ts, a e ights a d o e!

The e a e t o ell appoi ted a s a d a ide a ge of ee s a d i es o ple e t the food e u. The Ca e o “u da s e e fo t ight is a ust

a d lu h is a aila le Tuesda s Wed esda s a d F ida s f o oo il p . The Leisu e Ce t e ofe s o fe e e oo s to usi esses a d g oups as ell as a

e ue fo eddi gs, i thda pa ies a d Ch iste i gs. You a keep up to date ith all the a i iies he ki g o the Litlepo t Leisu e Ce t e Fa e ook page, the e site .litlepo tleisu e. o , e ail litlepo tleisu e@ t o e t. o o telepho e .

HOWLING GOOD ADVERTISEMENTS!

E -“e i e e s Clu – The “p ee . p

Litlepo t Methodist Chu h – Ch ist as Cofee Mo i g - a

Leisu e Ce t e – Ca e – ooki g e ui ed . - p

Leisu e Ce t e – Quiz Night p o eeds Fal o s Net all p

Litlepo t “o iet – Fesi e Co e t Litlepo t B ass Ba d – Village Hall

. p

Leisu e Ce t e – O e s Bo ls Tou a e t a - p

WI – Ch ist as Pa t TBA

Flo e Clu – Me e s Ch ist as P a i al E e i g p

Leisu e Ce t e – Pa to i e & Tea ith “a ta p - p

Leisu e Ce t e – I doo X as Ca Boot & C at “ale a - p

E -“e i e e s Clu – Pa to ith Litlepo t Pla e s p

Leisu e Ce t e – Ch ist as P ize Bi go . p

Leisu e Ce t e – Poke Tou a e t . p

E -“e i e e s Clu – Mel “te e s . p

Leisu e Ce t e – Ca e – ooki g e ui ed . - p

Leisu e Ce t e – Ch ist as ‘ale p

Leisu e Ce t e – Quiz Night p o eeds LTCC p

E -“e i e e s Clu – Child e s Ch ist as Dis o ith DM ‘oadsho p

E -“e i e e s Clu – Ch ist as Dis o ith DM ‘oadsho

Leisu e Ce t e – Ch ist as Lu hi e Ba - p

Leisu e Ce t e – Ch ist as Tea “po ts Challe ge a - p

E -“e i e e s Clu – Ba d TBA – i ket e t o l . p

Leisu e Ce t e – Ne Yea s E e Dis o p - a

LITTLEPORT VILLAGE CALENDAR DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

D E C E M B E R

JA N U A RY

Litlepo t Methodist Chu h – Cofee Mo i g - a

Leisu e Ce t e – F ee Dis o ith Ga es p

Leisu e Ce t e – Collie Dog “ho i doo s . - p

Litlepo t “o iet – Fil s “ho – B ead o Blood ‘iots i Do ha Ma ket – Village Hall

. p