There's plenty to keep everyone entertained during the summer holidays, says columnist Lyn Gibb-de Swarte.

Littleport’s schools are out for the summer.

In days of old, that event heralded the week of the Littleport Show on the grounds of Highfield House.

These days the community can still enjoy some of its features, a festive atmosphere, sociable gathering, al fresco refreshments, games, stalls and so on, but at other various handy locations in what was the village, now town.

Saturday, August 3, Littleport and Ely Timebank present a fun day from 11am to 3pm at St George’s Church, 30 Church Lane, CB6 1PS.

Craft stalls, information stalls, games, tombola, raffle, plus free bike repair sponsored by the Co-op and Bruce’s Bikes.

Also on Saturday, from 1 to 4pm, there’s a summer fete at The Grange residential home on Ely Road, CB61HW.

There will be a raffle, stalls, tombola, refreshments, bric a brac, sweet treats, live music and the Football Fun Factory. 

Sunday August 4, the Teddy Bears are having a picnic at St George’s Church from 11am to 1pm.

Vicar Rev Natalie Andrews says “don’t forget your ted! Bring a picnic and a picnic blanket but no fish as some people have allergies”.

Sunday afternoon from 2-4pm, The Friendship Group meets at Littleport Village Hall in Victoria Street.

Organiser Kathryn Buck says “whilst it tends to attract those who are more mature, it’s for anyone who finds themselves on their own and who would enjoy some company.

"We have refreshments, cakes, a free raffle, quite often bingo ansometimes singing. The cost is £2.”

On Monday, August 5, from 11am to 1pm at the Youth and Community Centre in Cornfield Lane, Littleport Town Council youth worker Joanne Coe hosts with a tuck shop, indoor games and the newly opened outdoor play area.

On Tuesday August 6, from 10.30-11.30am, generously sponsored by Littleport Town Lands Charity, The Animal Experience is at Littleport Library.

They talk about animals and allow the children to get close to some exotic species. It is £3 per child - book in advance at the library desk. Adults must stay too of course.