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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Stocking Green

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 Stocking Green, 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 Stocking Green

Eddie Martin Blues Trio1

Eddie Martin Blues Trio

at Jazz at the Tavern - formerly Taphouse

Widely known as "The Ambassador of British Blues," Eddie Martin is a multi-award-winning musician and a resident legend at The Old Duke. With over 17 acclaimed albums, Eddie is a master of the rack-harmonica and slide guitar, delivering a powerhouse performance that has earned him BBC Radio 2 sessions and the title of Best Solo Artist at the European Blues Awards.

4.2 milesSun 12 Jul
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Live Music
community2

Term Dates 2026

at Vinnies Dance & Theatre School

January 10th, 17th, 24th 31st February 7th February 28th March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th April 18th, 25th May 2nd, 9th, 16th June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th July 4th Show weekend: Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July Term Dates 2026 For the Summer Show students must be available on 4th, 11th & 12th July

8.2 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Community

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Pokémon Pitch Black Build & Battle Prerelease WEEK 23

Pokémon Pitch Black Build & Battle Prerelease WEEK 2

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/125/219-SJRggF1qCt0ASavv.jpgPokémon Pitch Black Build & Battle Prerelease WEEK 2 Saturday 11 July 202610:30am Registration11am startTHIS IS A TICKET TO PLAY THE EVENT, NOT TO PURCHASE PRODUCTEach player will receive a kit which includes 4 boosters and a structure deck to edit for play.Casual tournament. 3 rounds, best of 3, additional boosters awarded for completing all

8.3 milesSat 11 Jul
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Star Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease4

Star Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/125/235-uJeAtzllIyku0eZq.jpegStar Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease Saturday 11 July 202611am Registration11:30am Start1 deck building round3 rounds of swiss pairingsPack per round win or a pack for no wins£30 a headKickstart your Ashes of the Empire collection with a Prerelease Box! Inside, you’ll find 6 booster packs and enough materials for you launch into the game’s eighth

8.3 milesSat 11 Jul£30
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Pokémon Pitch Black Build & Battle Prerelease WEEK 25

Pokémon Pitch Black Build & Battle Prerelease WEEK 2

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/125/219-SJRggF1qCt0ASavv.jpgPokémon Pitch Black Build & Battle Prerelease WEEK 2 Saturday 11 July 202610:30am Registration11am startTHIS IS A TICKET TO PLAY THE EVENT, NOT TO PURCHASE PRODUCTEach player will receive a kit which includes 4 boosters and a structure deck to edit for play.Casual tournament. 3 rounds, best of 3, additional boosters awarded for completing all

8.3 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
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Star Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease6

Star Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/125/235-uJeAtzllIyku0eZq.jpegStar Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease Saturday 11 July 202611am Registration11:30am Start1 deck building round3 rounds of swiss pairingsPack per round win or a pack for no wins£30 a headKickstart your Ashes of the Empire collection with a Prerelease Box! Inside, you’ll find 6 booster packs and enough materials for you launch into the game’s eighth

8.3 milesSat 11 Jul12:30£30
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Community
Star Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease7

Star Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/125/239-NDZl3o6kmJEJJ1wY.pngStar Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease Sunday 12 July 202611am Registration11:30am Start1 deck building round3 rounds of swiss pairingsPack per round win or a pack for no wins£30 a headKickstart your Ashes of the Empire collection with a Prerelease Box! Inside, you’ll find 6 booster packs and enough materials for you launch into the game’s eighth

8.3 milesSun 12 Jul£30
Local gemSee the details
Community
Star Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease8

Star Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease

at Wargames Workshop

https://licklist.s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/images/original/000/000/083/125/239-NDZl3o6kmJEJJ1wY.pngStar Wars Unlimited: Ashes Of The Empire Prerelease Sunday 12 July 202611am Registration11:30am Start1 deck building round3 rounds of swiss pairingsPack per round win or a pack for no wins£30 a headKickstart your Ashes of the Empire collection with a Prerelease Box! Inside, you’ll find 6 booster packs and enough materials for you launch into the game’s eighth

8.3 milesSun 12 Jul12:30£30
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