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On Sunday 7th April, Producer Becky Smith, made her way to Ipswich for the annual NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association) award ceremony, as the Littleport Players had been nominated for the ‘Best Pantomime’ award, for their production of Alice in Wonderland, that took place in December. They were up against fellow local theatre groups, …
Littleport Players Win NODA Award for Best Pantomime! Read More »
East Cambs Conservatives are working to ensure the restoration of a full timetable of the Number 9 Bus service from Littleport to Cambridge, insisting that the route must have three buses rather than two. Stagecoach currently runs three buses on the Littleport to Cambridge route which calls at Ely, Little Thetford and Stretham before going …
A free 12-week activity course that has positively changed people’s lives is now being offered at Soham, Littleport and Bottisham. Active for Health is being offered to people over 18 who struggle with exercise and have a body mass index (BMI) of over 25. The course is designed to help people improve their fitness, learn …
Free Active for Health Course Helps Change Lives Read More »
Bumbly the Bee and the Day the Flowers Lost Their Music by Tia Colcomb An Enchanting Journey that Teaches Children about Friendship, Nature, and the Importance of Bees Pegasus Publishers is thrilled to announce the release of Bumbly the Bee and the Day the Flowers Lost Their Music by Tia Colcomb. This delightful children’s book …
Local Author Brings Bumbly Bee to Life in Children’s Book Read More »
Funding to adapt a gym at Littleport Leisure to provide a safe and welcoming space for under-represented groups to improve their health and fitness has been approved by East Cambridgeshire District Council. A grant of £11,400 has allocated towards the £17,000 cost of improving the leisure centre’s second gym to create 14 workstations. The money …
Council Helps Fund Multi-Adapted Gym in Littleport Read More »
A county-wide programme of arts and entertainment, is calling on the public to help select the acts they would like to see perform in Cambridgeshire this Spring. Since its launch in 2018, The Library Presents has grown in both popularity and appeal, attracting audiences of more than 30,000 and consistently delivering a diverse arts programme …
Panto Season is upon us and Littleport Players are busy rehearsing Alice in Wonderland. It’s family fun and tickets are £11 each and can be bought at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/littleportplayers. Dates: Fri 1st Dec 7pm, Sat 2nd Dec 1pm & 6pm, Sun 3rd Dec 1pm Press release from Littleport Players
Peacocks Meadow in Littleport is about to start building its eagerly awaited eco-pond thanks to a Pride of Place grant from East Cambridgeshire District Council. The community garden has been awarded £13,414 towards the cost of building the 15 metre pond which will boost the environment for a broad range of aquatic invertebrates, pollinating insects, …
Peacock’s Meadow Receives Funding for Eagerly Anticipated Wildlife Pond Read More »
A giant interactive gaming wall, designed to provide positive fun activities, has been installed at the new Youth and Community Centre in Littleport. The wall is 2.5 metres high and 4 metres wide and incorporates a number of fun games and sporting activities all designed to help people get fit, encourage teamwork, and improve co-ordination and movement. A laptop, or …
Gaming wall plugged in at Littleport Youth and Community Centre Read More »
Do you want to get your bike fixed or find out what’s happening for young people in Littleport? Maybe you want to try your skills at the free climbing wall? East Cambridgeshire District Council’s next Youth Fusion event takes place at Littleport Youth and Community Centre on Wednesday 23 August 2023. Anyone aged 18 or under …
Soham recreation ground and Scout Hut is the place to be for young people on Wednesday 26th July. Anyone aged 18 or under is invited to attend the free Youth Fusion event taking place between 11am and 3pm. This interactive wellbeing event is an opportunity to find out what is going on for young people …
Plans for a £1.5 million project to address a shortfall of jobs and office space in Littleport have been given the backing by East Cambridgeshire District Council. The council has approved £550,000 towards the cost of improving and expanding the E-Space North Business Centre into a dynamic hub to support the formation and growth of …
Employment shortfall to be addressed in Littleport Read More »
Young people are invited to join our fun and free Youth Fusion Days taking place in Soham, Bottisham and Littleport this summer. These interactive wellbeing events are an opportunity to find out what’s going on for young people in the district and where to go to get more information about the things that matter to …
Youth Fusion – Join us for three fun interactive events this summer Read More »
Ely, Littleport and Soham are each to get a fully accessible Changing Places toilet after East Cambridgeshire District Council put in a successful bid for Government funds. The disabled toilets are special because they contain a hoist and a changing bench enabling people who need personal assistance to use the toilets or get changed without …
District Council secures three Changing Places toilets Read More »
A student at Highfield Littleport Academy has secured a maths GCSE, making him the first student from the area special school to have ever achieved this. The academy, which is part of The Active Learning Trust (ALT), is an area special school co-located with Littleport and East Cambs Academy (LECA), providing education for pupils aged …
Immense pride at Highfield Littleport Academy after first student achieves maths GCSE Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has submitted a £6.3 million Levelling Up Fund bid designed to help Littleport’s growing population live, work and thrive sustainably in the town. If successful, the Council’s bid will support the creation of 270 new jobs and inject £19 million into the town’s economy. It will also support the development of …
£6.3 million Levelling Up Fund bid for Littleport Read More »
In its first Ofsted inspection since opening in September 2017, Highfield Littleport Academy in Littleport, Ely has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas. The academy, which is part of The Active Learning Trust, is an area Special School providing education with specific educational needs. The report, which was published following a visit from Ofsted inspectors …
As the new Principal at Littleport and East Cambs Academy, Lauren Phillips is already putting steps in place to allow the school, its staff and students to reach their full potential. Lauren, previously Vice Principal at Milton Keynes Academy, started her new role after Easter and is proud to be leading the school into its …
Community sports facilities across East Cambridgeshire are to be encouraged to apply for a share of a £300,000 grant. East Cambridgeshire District Council has made the money available as part of its Community Sports Facility Grants Scheme 2022-2025. The fund has been created to enable leisure providers to make sustainable improvements to the facilities they …
Community Sports Facilities to Benefit from £300,000 Grant Scheme Read More »
Following guidance from central Government, East Cambridgeshire District Council will be re-opening its outdoor play areas on Saturday 4th July. East Cambridgeshire District Council maintains 19 play areas throughout the district and provides a range of facilities for a variety of ages from toddlers, to juniors and youths. The council has undertaken a thorough inspection of all play …
We held our latest: Pink Chair Engagement (PCE) event today on the green opposite St George’s Church in Littleport. We are popping up throughout Littleport, crafting, chatting and engaging. The project aims to take back areas which have become known for anti-social behaviour. So the area starts to have a new positive identity. Filled with community …
On Sunday 9th September, Littleport held a community fundraiser by way of a village wide yard sale. 87 households in Littleport came together, to create one huge yard sale, complete with maps and the best walking routes. The idea was thought up by a parent group at the new Littleport, Highfield Academy. To raise some funds, …
Successful Community Yard Sale for Highfield Littleport Academy Read More »
The first resident to receive a second blue bin says recycling is “very important”, urging others to help cut down on waste going to landfill. Tracey Arnold, of Littleport, was “thrilled” to receive her second blue bin, as well as a voucher from East Cambridgeshire District Council to say thank you for her dedication to …
Tracey "thrilled" to be first resident to get second blue bin Read More »
Littleport residents can access free advice on topics such as homelessness, debt and benefits during new monthly drop in sessions. The Littleport Community Hub was launched on March 1, and will open its doors to residents no the first Thursday of every month at Littleport Village Hall. The hub will cover a range of topics, …
Littleport Community Hub offers free advice to residents Read More »
A £1 million package of repairs to a railway bridge between Ely and Littleport was carried out last week to prevent future delays between Ely and Kings Lynn. Had the work not been carried out, speed restrictions would have been imposed on the line, leading to delays and cancellations, Network Rail says. Between February 12 …
Bridge repairs will mean fewer delays between Ely and Kings Lynn, Network Rail says Read More »
Hundreds of students had their eyes opened to a variety of careers during a special event at Ely College today. The college hosted its annual careers event, bringing together year five students from six different primary schools and year eight secondary students. Littleport Community Primary School, Millfield School, Downham Feoffees Primary Academy, the Lantern Community …
Careers event draws hundreds of primary kids to Ely College Read More »
The Littleport Public Hall was besieged by an angry mob during a visit by Suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst to the village in 1910. As celebrations start to commemorate the centenary of some British women being granted the vote, Spotted in Ely looks back on an unlikely visit to the Fen village. The hall was completely …
Suffragette leader's visit sparked angry scenes in Littleport Read More »
Kindhearted couple Sid and Sally Bibby have a heart of gold – not stone – so when they heard about Ely’s rock art craze, they cobbled together pebbles to give away to residents. That’s 250 bags of smooth Scottish pebbles, to be precise! From tomorrow (Wednesday, January 31), people will be able to collect stones …
Bibbys’ pebble dash will bring avalanche of joy to residents Read More »
It’s all about the buttons in Littleport this weekend, with residents invited to take part in a free community session. The Adams Heritage Centre is hosting another of the Field Theatre Group’s Button Tree sessions on Saturday. Its organiser says: “Remember when folk used to get together, to laugh and talk, and share their news, …
A ram raid in Fordham in the early hours of this morning is the latest in a string of ATM related thefts across the area. Police are appealing for information after crooks smashed the brick work and window of a convenience store in Carter Street in an attempted raid on a cash machine. At about …
Fordham ram raid the latest in a string of ATM attacks Read More »
Littleport commuters are in for a pre-Christmas treat, with 79 new car parking spaces opening at the station tomorrow (Friday, December 22). Parking facilities in the village will be doubled as a result, with residents able to use the new spaces from 8.30am. East Cambridgeshire District Councillor Bill Hunt, assisted by Littleport Councillors David and …
Littleport Station car parking spaces to double from tomorrow Read More »
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Hoping that Jack Frost may grace us with his presence when the big man comes down the chimney? Looking forward to snowball fights with your mince pies? If the answer is yes, you’re likely to be disappointed. Despite the recent spell of snow, chances of a white Christmas appear slim, …
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Here's what the Met Office says… Read More »
The council has said no to Littleport becoming part of Norfolk under a radical shake-up of Parliamentary boundaries. During a full council meeting last week, East Cambridgeshire District Council agreed to ask the Boundary Commission for England to review its controversial plans for new constituency boundaries which would see Littleport becoming part of a new Norfolk …
No to Littleport being in No-rfolk, council says Read More »
Littleport commuters will benefit from 79 extra car parking spaces and 30 extra cycle spaces. Work to expand Littleport railway station car park began last week and is due to be completed before Christmas. East Cambridgeshire District Council hopes this will boost the number of commuters accessing the Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross line. …
Works starts to expand Littleport station car park Read More »
Bike thefts have spiked by 152 per cent across East Cambridgeshire, Spotted in Ely can reveal. Figures supplied to us by police today show that between April and September, 53 thefts were reported to police – up from 21 during the same period last year. Ely has been hit the hardest, followed by Littleport, with …
School funding will remain at the top of Lucy Frazer’s agenda, the MP promises Spotted in Ely, announcing “an additional £3.1 million” for South East Cambridgeshire’s schools. This week Ms Frazer said that once the government’s new National Funding Formula was fully implemented, primary and secondary schools across her constituency would get a funding boost …
MP Lucy Frazer announces "additional £3.1 million" for SE Cambs schools Read More »
Cash strapped schools across East Cambridgeshire face a funding crisis, with all of the district’s colleges set to have their budgets slashed and teaching staff reduced in the next four years, unions warn. Figures released today predict that in real terms 88 per cent of schools throughout England face crippling budget cuts by 2020, with …
East Cambs schools face further staff losses and funding cuts, unions warn Read More »
Axing almost half of Cambridgeshire’s children’s centres is going to have dire effects on children’s health and wellbeing, mums and health professionals warn. With just four days to go before a consultation closes on the future of children’s centres throughout the county, a number of mothers from throughout East Cambridgeshire have voiced their concerns to …
This morning Littleport residents woke up to little surprises all over the village, 50 of them in fact and all courtesy of The Port Youth Group! It was all part of the ‘Community Smile Project’ and trying to get a group of young people to keep the secret was the biggest challenge, but they succeeded. With …
The Mystery of Littleports Random Act of Kindness Read More »
Littleport is undergoing its very own Random Act of Kindness this morning as about 50 plants have been numbered and distributed around the village along with a message of happiness. Many port residents have taken to the Facebook group “Littleport Notice Board” this morning to express their delight at finding one these plants including Donna …
Parents and teachers alike have voiced their anger and concern about cuts to school budgets during a picnic at an Ely primary school this afternoon. The Lantern Community Primary School was among numerous schools and colleges nationwide to host “Fair Funding Picnics” today, organised by the National Union of Teachers (NUT), the country’s biggest teaching …
Parents and teachers protest school cuts at "Fair Funding" picnic Read More »
The new Cambridge North Station is on track to open on May 21, making commuting easier for passengers working at the city’s business or science parks. The £50 million station is expected to carry out 3000 passenger journeys a day. A tweet posted by Local Government Association chief executive and former Cambridgeshire County Council boss …
Plans to close or modify 29 level crossings across Cambridgeshire have been submitted to the Secretary of State for Transport by Network Rail. Members of the public have until April 25 to submit objections, representations and letters of support, following a number of public consultation events across the county in June and September. Following the …
Last chance to have your say on plans to close level crossings in East Cambs Read More »
Storm Doris is battering East Cambridgeshire, causing chaos for commuters and causing some colleges to shut early. A driver had a lucky escape after a tree was ripped from its roots, collapsing onto a car in Martins Lane, Witcham. Councillor Mike Bradley, pictured right with Councillor Lisa Stubbs, closed the road and put out traffic …
Banging tunes, glow sticks, funky moves… Anyone entering Treetops Soft Play on Monday would be forgiven for thinking they’d just wondered into a hot new club. But those planning to take part in Clubbercise Ely’s opening night on January 23 will be raving AND behaving, getting a wicked workout while dancing to some old school …
Raving AND behaving at Clubbercise Ely – a workout with a difference! Read More »
How do you feel about 11,400 new homes being built across East Cambridgeshire in the next 19 years? That’s one of the proposals set forward by East Cambridgeshire District Council, which yesterday launched its second public consultation to hear public views on its draft Local Plan. The plan also says Soham’s town centre is “under …
Have your say on major expansion plans throughout East Cambs Read More »
“We don’t feel safe anymore”. That’s the message from residents, terrified to venture outside since their neighbourhoods have been plunged into darkness as part of a cost saving plan by Cambridgeshire County Council. As reported by Spotted in Ely, the council has reversed its unpopular policy of turn street lights off at night, following a …
Residents welcome lighting u-turn but say black spots leave them scared at night Read More »
East Cambridgeshire’s schools, already some of the poorest funded in the country, will lose teachers and suffer a funding crisis unless they receive a major cash boost, the country’s biggest teachers’ unions warn. Cambridgeshire’s schools already receive £600 less per pupil than the English average, with £4200 a year being spent per pupil – some …
The One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge received a warm welcome from residents across East Cambridgeshire when it passed through this afternoon. Residents of all ages lined the streets of Littleport and Ely to show their support for its incredible young riders, raising money for the BBC Children in Need appeal. Each of the six young riders …
The Rickshaw Challenge gets emotional applause as it travels through East Cambridgeshire Read More »
“We are back in business and moving forward”. That’s the message from Ely College principal Richard Spencer. Since taking up his post in the summer, Mr Spencer has been on a massive mission to win back the hearts and minds of the local community, making a raft of radical changes, recruiting staff and hoping to …
Ely College "back in business and moving forward" Read More »
Pupils from primary schools across East Cambridgeshire recently visited Ely Fire Station to learn about staying safe at home and outside. Eight different workshops were set up, during the week long event, covering road safety, the internet, railways, animal safety, water awareness, fire safety, buying of safe goods and antisocial behaviour. The special programme, known …
Clowning around may land you with a public order offence, warn police to anyone contemplating taking part in the latest pranking trend. Yesterday police investigated a report of a man being assaulted by someone wearing a Halloween mask in Littleport. After reviewing the alleged incident in detail, including comprehensive CCTV footage from the immediate area, …
Killer clown craze no laughing matter – and may lead to criminal record, warn police Read More »
A popular Littleport pre-school has been temporarily closed but staff say there is “nothing to be concerned about”. A source told Spotted in Ely today that parents of youngsters attending Busy Bees Pre-School in Grange Lane were asked to “collect their kids immediately” and that the facility would be shut “until at least half term” …
Busy Bees Pre-School temporarily closed but "nothing to be concerned about" Read More »
Their message is loud and clear: youngsters, parents and teachers at Millfield Primary School in Littleport are fed up with people parking illegally during pick up and drop off. PCSO Annie Austin visited the school last week, responding to concerns about poor parking. She arranged for students to produce a series of letters spelling out …
"NO PARKING" on single yellow lines, kids remind Millfield parents Read More »
Kill your speed or face the consequences, police warn speeding motorists, following a crackdown in East Cambridgeshire today. This morning special constables Tom Howard and Mark Gillibrand clocked two drivers whizzing through Ely Road between Ely and Littleport at speeds of 44mph and 48mph in a 30mph zone. Both drivers were pulled over and served …
Drivers warned to put the brakes on speeding – or face the consequences Read More »
A faulty bread maker is thought to be responsible for a fire that ripped through an Ely kitchen early this morning. Fire crews from Littleport and Chatteris were called to the fire on Orchard Estate at 6.36am. Wearing breathing apparatus they extinguished the kitchen fire using a hose reel and cleared the smoke using a …
Faulty bread maker caused kitchen blaze, fire service says Read More »
Littleport could become part of South West Norfolk in a radical shake-up of Parliamentary boundaries. The Boundary Commissions for England and Wales have announced plans for sweeping reforms which would see the number of MPs in the the House of Commons slashed from 650 to 600. In its proposals, the Boundary Commission for England recommends …
Littleport could move to SW Norfolk in radical electoral shake-up Read More »
A community will come together next week to share a special cake in celebration of the first birthday of a market which has increased footfall to a town. Adams Community Market was launched in Littleport, after a butchers’, greengrocers, bakery and grocery store shut shortly after closure of the bank and pharmacy too. The aim …
A LARGE amount of suspected illegal substances were seized during a police raid on a Littleport property on Thursday. Led by PC Andy Free from Ely Police Station, officers executed a search warrant in Upton Place under the Misuse of Drugs Act after investigating reports of antisocial behaviour. Using a specially trained drugs dog from …
"Substantial" stash discovered during Littleport raid Read More »
Firefighters were called to two separate blazes in Ely in 12 hours last weekend. At 12.58am on Saturday, crews from Littleport and Ely attended a house fire in Kent Close. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire and positive pressure ventilation fans to clear smoke. The crews returned to …
Fire crews called to two accidental fires in 12 hours Read More »
Patrick & Carol Creek are pleased to announce the opening of the new look and revitalised Plough & Harrow on Ely Road in Littleport. The original Plough & Harrow closed some years ago and made way for the Littleport Steakhouse & Gigi’s. The premises is no longer 2 rooms downstairs but one walk through from …
Revellers attending Aquafest last weekend got a taste of life on the home front when a pop-up exhibition about the wartime years came to Ely. Run by Viva Arts in Soham, Street Life 1939-1945 aims to show people what life was like for local families living during World War II, focusing on life on the …
A woman had a lucky escape when her car smashed into a tree in a dyke at Littleport on Wednesday. Shortly before midday police were called to Victoria Street, after a driver suffered a medical emergency before losing control of a car near The Swan pub. The 60-year-old woman was found conscious and breathing, shaken …
It’s been a busy time for the East Anglian Air Ambulance, with the helicopter called out nine times in the space of just four days. On Thursday night, at about 11pm, the air ambulance was called to Little Downham, after a man in his 80s suffered a cardiac arrest. He was treated at the scene …
Air ambulance called out nine times in just four days Read More »
The East Anglia Air Ambulance was called to Littleport on Monday, after an elderly woman suffered a broken leg. Dr Nathan Howes and critical care paramedic Jemma Varela attended the incident in Parson’s Lane yesterday lunchtime, after receiving reports of a woman in her 90s having a fall. The medics treated the patient before sedating …
Inside the magazine
Zorbing, dancing and a tug of war… And sunshine on tap! Just a few of the fabulous activities on offer at the recent Littleport Fun Day. Pictures by Philip Laver.
After many years of being the heart of Littleport, The Plough & Harrow is set to make a comeback to the wonderful building on Ely Road. Patrick & Carol Creek are the new owners and have begun on making major changes both inside and outside since GiGi’s and The Littleport Steak House closed. Carol said, …
Plough & Harrow set to make a comeback in Littleport Read More »
An Ely mum wants to trace two good Samaritans who rescued her and her son from a “horrific” car smash near Littleport on Tuesday. Cheryl Stanford feared for her and her son’s lives after their car spun into a ditch on Ely Road after sliding out of control in torrential rain. Unable to open the …
Passers-by rescue mum and son from car in ditch following "horrific" accident Read More »
A new support group is being set up to help people with “invisible” illnesses such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Hayley Mason, who runs the Ely Cambridgeshire Fibromyalgia Support Group, is currently seeking funding for the “overarching support system”, while running her existing group. The new group will be called Cambridgeshire Invisible Illness Support …
Were you living in Ely, Littleport, Chatteris or Soham during the Second World War? Or do you know someone who did? If so, the Street Life project would like to hear from you! Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Street Life’s latest local history venture is focusing on what life was like for families living …
A Littleport pet shop will celebrate its second birthday this Saturday. People are invited to pop into Jurassic Bark Pet Supplies and enjoy tea and cake with the staff. On their Facebook page, they say: “Bring your dogs and they can catch up with some old friends.” With every purchase made a raffle ticket will …
Ever wondered what it felt like to be a condemned rioter, awaiting execution in a Georgian gaol? The Ely Museum will be marking the 200 year anniversary of the Littleport Riots with special events and re-enactments taking place throughout May 21. People will be able to chat to condemned rioter John Dennis in his …
After 4 years, the former pub in Littleport turned restaurant closes it doors with immediate effect. In a statement on it’s Facebook page, which appears to be now closed down says: “The time has come to call it a day in Littleport. Thank you for your support over the past 4 years. If it was …
Steakhouse and Bar in Littleport Closes Without Notice Read More »
Calling all 13 – 16 year olds! If you love telling stories, rap or poetry, then you need to come along to the Littleport Spoken Word Workshop and Slam on Saturday 20th June 2015! Hosted by internationally-renowned poet Hollie McNish and freestyle rap champion Inja, this workshop will give you the chance to write about …
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