Lyn Gibb-de Swarte shares how Littleport goes the extra miles for good causes.

Littleport is a very social media savvy community. There are several Facebook pages dedicated to online virtual interaction between its residents that reflect the basically friendly reality of everyday life in this historically caring village.

Issues as diverse as a call-out for a chicken sitter, concern for a homeless cat who has been fed by many over the years, whose condition was giving rise to concerns, to where to find a plumber, and debate over the church clock chiming through the small hours of the night! And many local events get posted too.

Like singer-songwriter Tia Colcomb and her mum Jane’s Bumbly Bees music group held every Tuesday 10-11am at Littleport Village Hall in Victoria Street, CB6 1LX.

Tia is swimming a 26-mile marathon for the British Heart Foundation over the summer.

Tia herself has a hole in the heart and other physical problems that make her effort even more remarkable.

Tia cannot eat solid food; she has a feeding tube and can only drink water – and Coca Cola.

To support Tia’s fundraiser, visit www.justgiving.com/tia-colcomb-168346752927 The

Littleport Ex-Servicemen’s Club on Ponts Hill is open all day on Saturday July 1 and, with a fenced beer garden out the back, it’s an ideal option for some convivial family relaxation as children are welcome.

They are also welcome in the evening when there’s a family event with popular singer Simon Rose from 8.30pm. Open to non-members at £5, and members free.

Another fundraiser for Caring Together, the charity that helps carers at home, organised by Kerry Giles-Brown, is happening on Sunday July 2 at the Littleport Ex-Servicemen’s Club.

From 3-5pm, you can get a cream tea, £7.50 a box, and the bar and the garden will be open too. To buy a ticket contact Kerry on 07823333242.

And finally, after its fifth birthday party last week at Littleport Leisure Centre, Littleport parkrun embarks on its sixth year this Saturday at 9am.