WILLIAM HARLEY DEDICATION - 101 YEARS
THE BARN - MAIN STREET - LITTLEPORT - ELY - CAMBS - CB6 1PH - UK

What is The Littleport Society?

The Littleport Society consists of an expanding group of people who voluntarily work together in the interests of the community in which we live. Founded in 1987, it is the only non-political, non-sectarian organisation in Littleport whose membership is open to residents of all ages. Membership is open to anyone who has connections with, or an interest in, Littleport - wherever they live!

What does the Society do?

The Society believes in preserving what is structurally best of the past in our rapidly changing county, and is prepared to object to a proposal from any source which may threaten the character of Littleport and the well-being of its residents.
We are thus very much concerned with the present in that too many social, welfare, educational and civic amenities are no longer available locally, and are determined to not only strive to retain those that are left, but to also consistently draw attention to the services that are needed in our town.
Our primary aim is to ensure that Littleport retains its identity, and that every necessary facility its residents deserve is available locally, thus making and keeping it a place in which we, our children, and their children, are glad and proud to live.

Where & When does the Society meet?

We arrange a popular programme of open meetings. These are usually held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Village Hall, when guest speakers come along to give an informative talk, almost invariably with a supportive slide-show. The evenings occasionally include entertainment by local musicians.
There is no charge for admission to any meeting, or for refreshments provided, although we do keep a plate by the door in which those who wish and can afford to do so may quietly place a nominal contribution to Society funds on leaving.

What else can I do?

For those interested in the environment there is a Natural History group whose aims are - 'To observe, record, and conserve the diversity of the natural history of the Parish of Littleport'.
Meetings are held through the winter months with speakers who give advice and training on a variety of related subjects, linked to the main project of monitoring and recording all aspects of plant and animal life in Littleport.
For Family History enthusiasts the Society has a complete set of photocopies of the Baptism, Marriage, and Burial registers of St. George's and St Matthew's Churches in Littleport and of St. John's at Little Ouse. The Family History group is currently indexing these, and other documents in our possession, additional members of this group would be welcomed!
The Society is also collecting Family Trees of Littleport related families. As of December 1999 there are over eighty trees with more than thirty thousand names in the index to the set of trees.

Why should I join the Society?

If you love Littleport as much as we do, read through this leaflet again and think about it! An application form is enclosed for your convenience.

What do I get?

As a member you will receive copies of our current program of activities, and a quarterly newsletter which includes reminders of open meetings and programmed events, and our annual report

What does it cost?

Subscription rates for the calendar year
Family Membership £3.00
Individual Adult £2.00
O.A.P. or under 18 £1.00
Overseas £10.00
Corporate £10.00

Subscriptions, which have remained at this level since 1987, are due on the 1st January each year.
The sums indicated are the minimum, additional donations are most welcome.

What do I need to do?
If, as we hope, you decide to join us, please fill in the membership application and post it as requested.