What Events Are Taking Place in Littleport Later This Month?

Key Points

• DJs Dazza (Darren Knowles, 57, site manager for a building firm) and Derk (Derek Timbers, 74, retired farmer) entertained over 130 revellers at Littleport Ex-Services and Social Club last Saturday with music across decades; Derk hosts the monthly Thursday Afternoon Club.
• This Saturday, January 24, 2026, The Swan at 1 Sandhill on the riverbank hosts free live folk music from 8 pm, promising “toe-tapping time, great music with local talent, and good company. Good food too,” according to proprietors Hannah and her husband.
• Relaunched Plough & Harrow offers popular Nepalese and Indian cuisine, with delivery 5-7.30 pm (except Mondays) or call/collect takeaway mornings/afternoons until 9 pm on 01353 521676; pleasant piped music in the bar.​
• Littleport brass band prepares for spring concerts and competitions from their band room behind Ex-Services Club; recent tutorial with Paul Cosh, author of Brass Essentials.
• Chris Middlebrook, head of USA Bandy, visited Littleport this week, touring Adams Heritage Centre, The Littleport Society at The Barn (Main Street free car park, open Tuesdays 1 pm), and Moors on Station Road—first ice ground by Thomas Peacock of Hope Brothers (now Blue Plaque site)—highlighting skating heritage.
• Littleport Leisure Centre, Camel Road, hosts weekly learn-to-roller-skate class starting Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 4 pm with coach Rachel Hobbs, £5, book on 01353 373800.​
• Additional events: Dice and Decks Game Club for 11-18s at Littleport Youth Centre, Friday January 23, 6 pm; WWW Singalong by Littleport Townlands Charity, Tuesday January 20, 10:30 am.

Littleport (Cardiff Daily ) January 22, 2026 – Local DJs Dazza and Derk drew a crowd of over 130 at the Ex-Services and Social Club last Saturday, signalling a lively month ahead in Littleport with music, skating heritage tours, folk nights, and more community events. Residents can look forward to free folk music at The Swan this weekend, roller skating lessons starting today, and brass band preparations amid a rich skating history spotlighted by a US visitor. These gatherings highlight the village’s vibrant spirit as winter continues.

Which DJs Recently Wowed Crowds at Ex-Services Club?

DJs Dazza, whose real name is Darren Knowles aged 57 and site manager for a major building firm, and Derk, aka Derek Timbers aged 74 now retired from farming, performed music spanning decades to over 130 revellers at Littleport Ex-Services and Social Club last Saturday night. As posted on the club’s Facebook page, this follows their Winter Warmer Disco on January 17, 2026, hosted publicly from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Derk hosts the successful monthly Thursday Afternoon Club featuring old sounds at the same venue. Derek Timbers shared on his Facebook that weather sometimes affects warm hub events, but music persists, with another planned for early February. Darren Knowles commented on a related post, “Our pleasure glad you had a good night.”

What Live Music Awaits at The Swan This Weekend?

This Saturday night, January 24, 2026, The Swan at 1 Sandhill—on the riverbank—hosts live folk music from 8 pm as a free event. Proprietors Hannah and her husband invite all, stating “get ready for a toe-tapping time, great music with local talent, and good company. Good food too.” As reported on The Swan’s Facebook, “Live music, an electric crowd, and unreal vibes—this is what folk nights at The Swan are all about. Join us… Saturday, 24th January… From 8:00 PM Where: The Swan, Littleport.”

Why Is Plough & Harrow’s Cuisine a Hit in Littleport?

The relaunched Plough & Harrow’s Nepalese and Indian cuisine has proven a big hit, except for Mondays when closed for delivery. They offer delivery in Littleport from 5-7.30 pm or call and collect takeaway in mornings or afternoons until 9 pm—phone 01353 521676. There is pleasant piped music in the bar too. Cambridge Foodies blogger detailed a visit, noting the pub divided into casual and formal dining sides with Nepalese landscape videos; recommended goat curry (tender, subtle spices) and chilli momos (plump, spicy), praising it as “a real foodie find… unique and truly independent take on Nepalese cuisine in Cambridgeshire.” The reviewer added, “If I was a local Littleport resident, I would be over the moon with this addition.”​

How Is Littleport Brass Band Preparing for Spring?

Music lifts the spirits, and Littleport’s brass band are gearing up for spring concerts and competitions from their band room behind the Ex-Services and Social Club. They recently enjoyed a tutorial with renowned visiting maestro Paul Cosh, author of Brass Essentials. As per the band’s Facebook, “This weekend we were delighted to welcome the esteemed Paul Cosh to the band room! Paul led us in an informative and engaging workshop.” A video post mentioned spring concert pieces, with a full show at Ely Cathedral on June 15, 2026, featuring Mike Lovatt.

What Skating Heritage Did USA Bandy Head Explore?

Littleport and its skating history served as the first port of call for Chris Middlebrook, head of USA Bandy, who visited this week. On Tuesday, he toured fabulous collections of skating memorabilia at Adams Heritage Centre and The Littleport Society at The Barn, Main Street free car park (open every Tuesday from 1 pm), before visiting the Moors on Station Road—the first ice ground provided by Thomas Peacock of now Blue Plaque Hope Brothers factory fame. Cathy Gibb-de Swarte posted on Facebook, “Our friends from the USA Chris Middlebrook and Tom Howard, made it a memorable day. The Adams Heritage Centre was opened specially by trustee.” All well worth a trip back in time, as the sites detail Fen skating’s golden age with legends like William ‘Turkey’ Smart and James Smart; Peacock leased 28 acres in 1891, creating the Moors rink for 2,000 spectators by 1892.

When Do Roller Skating Classes Start at Leisure Centre?

When there’s no ice, many swap for rollers at Littleport Leisure Centre, Camel Road, hosting a weekly learn-to-skate class starting today, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 4 pm with roller coach Rachel Hobbs—£5, call 01353 373800. Rachel Hobbs announced on Facebook, “ROLLER SKATING LESSONS ARE HERE!I’m SO excited to kick off roller skating lessons… Limited spaces.”​

What Other Events Fill Littleport’s Calendar?

Littleport buzzes with more: Dice and Decks Game Club for ages 11-18 at Littleport Youth and Community Centre, Friday January 23, 2026, 6 pm, per Littleport Town Council Facebook. Littleport Townlands Charity’s WWW Singalong runs Tuesday January 20, 10:30-11:30 am. Community Food Hub and quiz nights also feature later in the month. These events, from music to heritage, showcase Littleport’s community heart.