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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

When the forecast has gone properly sideways, this page looks for nearby plans that are more roof-and-radiator than field-and-regret. It is our best rainy-day guess, so still check the organiser's details before you set off.

11–12 July Near Tarbert

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.

Picked for Tarbert, not somewhere halfway across the county.

Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.

Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 6 picks near Tarbert

Come and discover the art for yourself

at A Touch of Glass Studio

Come and discover the art for yourself Lessons are taught by Kirsty Brady from her studio benefiting from her years of experience in this field. Various methods are explored to create an array of beautiful objects and artworks, all from your own designs. These courses are not educational, so suitable for beginners and non creatives. The sessions are about enjoying the process in a relaxing environment and taking a little time out to be creative, in a beautiful area. Our studio sits within a beautiful and historical glen Kilmichael Glassary within Argyll, with plenty of inspiration literally on the doorstep. £ 52.00 Fused Glass Fish Mobile, Saturday 11th July , 10.30-12.30/1pm £ 52.00 Beginners Copper Foil Bird Hanger workshop Saturday June 20th 10.30-12.30/1pm £ 58.00 Fused and slumped glass bowl workshop Saturday 1st August 10.30-12.30/1pm £ 65.00 Basic Stained Glass Workshop Thursday 3rd September 10.30-2.30/3pm Please get in touch for upcoming dates of events and we welcome group booking too. Sign up to our newsletter to hear information on this first hand. Name Email Message Send

19.1 milesSat 11 Jul

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RYA Marine Radio SRC £150 5 5 ( 3 reviews ) A one day course, designed for anyone who may need to use a portable or...

at Seagrass Marine (HQ)

RYA Marine Radio/SRC Overview: The RYA Marine Radio/Short Range Certificate SRC also referred to as VHF course and exam is for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio either fixed or hand held. This RYA training course also works well in… Read more

33 milesSat 11 Jul£150

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A Tribute To David Bowie by Spiders On Mars

at Paisley is

Spiders On Mars is a Glasgow-based, six-piece David Bowie tribute band formed in 2004 that performs hits from throughout his career, including the Ziggy Stardust era, spidersonmars.co.uk. They are known for live performances featuring classic songs, such as ‘Heroes’ and ‘Starman,’ This is a standing gig with limited seating for those with disabilities (please contact […]

41.4 milesSat 11 Jul

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