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.