Littleport was literally founded on philanthropy.
King Knut (reigned 1016-1035) was given shelter by a Littleport eel catcher by the name of Legge - still a surname on the fens - and the grateful monarch gave money to establish proper housing and a civic system.
And it has lived up to those kind impulses since.
As well as the volunteering that goes on, all Littleportians like to give a bit when they can and on March 3 at 7pm, the Littleport Ex-Servicemen’s Club hosts a quiz in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind.
It’s £2 per person, up to six in a team and there is a raffle.
Adi Keating, club chair, says there will be a short speech by a speaker from the charity and donations will be collected by Usher, a working guide dog!
If you are looking for other kinds of fun, the club has pop, reggae and Motown Saturday at 8pm with duo Stepback. Entry for members is £3; guests £5.
Or you might fancy the Crown Inn pub on Main Street to enjoy ska, reggae and 60s music with singer Nathan McCarthy, aka McSKATHY, from 8.30pm!
Littleport Leisure Centre offers a daily programme of active healthy pursuits for all ages and abilities, and every Tuesday volunteer David Clarke organises a walking group - meet at the Harley Memorial, 10.30am.
Try the village hall on March 7 at 7.30pm when you can hear a free talk at the Littleport Society given by historian Mike Petty MBE, who will share some fascinating Cambridgeshire stories.
Refreshments available and the bookstore will be open!
On sale is a book by Maureen Scott, ‘A Wonderful Man’, which tells the story of Littleport benefactor Thomas Peacock and his company Hope Brothers, and the factory he founded in Littleport around 1880.
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