I think we can blame the conquering Normans in the mid-11th century for the still prevalent idee fixe that fen folk are ‘wild and hostile’ after the mighty Hereward and his followers from the Isle of Ely fought a guerrilla war against them.

But in these parts Hereward and his people are hailed as heroes, and worthy of homage.

Littleport born and bred musician and composer, child member and now musical director of Littleport Brass Band, Ian Johnson, debuted the thrilling first movement of his suite, Hereward, last Sunday during the superb concert at St George’s Parish Church.

The band will be playing next on Saturday June 24 at the bandstand in Ely’s Jubilee Gardens from 12.15-1.15pm.

And in the band’s repertoire, ‘I Predict a Riot’ prompts thoughts of 1816 and the Littleport Riot that seems to support its historic epithet.

But it’s inequality of any kind that makes us wild and hostile – and remedying that, also on June 24, The Crown Inn, the last remaining pub on the corner of Crown Lane and Main Street wherein the rioters gathered, is hosting a football fundraiser for the children's charity Little Miracles.

Kicking off at noon at Littleport Leisure, supported by Littleport Rangers FC, at £5 a player, eight six-a-side teams will play for a trophy. Sign up at the bar.

The raffle tickets, football squares, are on sale, £1 each, and magnificent prizes have been donated by local businesses.

You can buy a few from the Crown this weekend while you have a sociable drink and enjoy some live music.

On Saturday 17 from 9pm there's Jenna, and Sunday afternoon from 3-6pm is Greg Fitch and his guitar.

Littleport Ex-Servicemen’s Club present ‘90’s Brit-pop act’ The Casuals on Saturday 17 from 8.30pm. You don’t have to be a member - guests £6 and members £4.

Littleport gives the lie to that wild and hostile tag; do come and visit its many attractions soon!