1COSB Family Summer Concert
at City of Oxford Silver Band Hall
Our annual family summer concert is a friendly and relaxed event where you can hear all of our bands pay a selection of the pieces they have worked on over the year.
7.9 milesSun 12 Jul
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Boarstall
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 Boarstall, 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 10 picks near Boarstall
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2Curator-Led Exhibition Tour
Step inside our current exhibitions with one of our curators. These focused, 30-minute tours offer in-depth insights into the ideas, processes and stories behind the work on display.
8.7 milesSat 11 Jul14:00
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3Littlemore: Saturday Craft
We're the local authority for Oxfordshire, committed to delivering top quality services and value for money on behalf of the county's 600,000+ residents.
8.7 milesSat 11 Jul10:30
4Littlemore: Lego Play
We're the local authority for Oxfordshire, committed to delivering top quality services and value for money on behalf of the county's 600,000+ residents.
8.7 milesSat 11 Jul10:30
5Within These Walls
Human Story Theatre in Collaboration with Oxford Health Charity presents Within These Walls by Janet Bolam.
8.7 milesSun 12 JulStandard £15 | Pay more £20 | Pay less £10
6Body Toning
£10 for five sessions payable in advance. Only sessions attended are charged for and all attendees need to be members of BCA (£2 per year).
6 milesSat 11 Jul£10
7Free! (worth double-checking)St John’s Sunday Solemn Mass
9.6 milesSun 12 Jul
8Free! (worth double-checking)Ebru for Beginners Workshop (Turkish Marbling)
Join our Ebru for Beginners Workshop (Turkish Marbling) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Credit to Melek Ali Oglou for the images. Minimum age: suitable for children, but all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times Free to attend, but booking encouraged as spaces are limited Ebru, or Marbling Art, is a traditional Turkish art form that involves creating colourful patterns on water, which are then transferred onto paper. These patterns often include flowers, lattice designs, and symbolic motifs such as crescents and moons. Join this interactive workshop to create your own beautiful, marbled patterns using this traditional technique. Once dry, you can take your artwork home.
16.3 milesSat 11 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)African Drumming Workshop
Join our African Drumming Workshop class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Join Kato from Oxford Drum School for a fun, hands-on African drumming workshop. Learn traditional rhythms, develop your musical skills and experience the joy of making music together. Suitable for a range of ages and abilities, these energetic sessions are free to attend, but advance booking is essential. The workshops are free, but reservations are necessary as spaces are limited. Parents/carers must stay with children throughout. Session 1: 10.10am–10.55am (School Years 1–3) Session 2: 11.15am–12pm (School Years 1–3) Session 3: 12.45pm–1.45pm (School Years 4–6) Session 4: 2pm–3pm (School Years 7+)
16.3 milesSat 11 Jul
10Free! (worth double-checking)Youth Sundays
at One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre
Adults with children, families and young people are welcome!Lots of skills to learn and share! Come and enjoy the company of like minded young people. Let’s connect over board games,arts and crafts, food, music and an opportunity to discuss what matters to you in a safe and motivating space!No charge, all welcome!
13.3 milesSun 12 Jul
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