1July 25 | Live in the Plaza
Come enjoy live music in the plaza every weekend*! A new line-up with performance times is posted every week; enjoy a wide range of sounds, from smooth jazz to pop, and classic rock to country.
6.5 milesSat 25 Jul
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Thorney
10 picks around Thorney, from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Thorney
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 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Thorney, 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 Thorney
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2Bookmark Making Workshop
at Bijou
This is a fun, hands-on workshop where you can relax, get creative and make something unique.
6.7 milesSun 26 Jul15:00
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4Soap Making Workshop
6.9 milesSat 25 Jul
5Café Church - Afternoon service
8.3 milesSun 26 Jul16:30
6POWERTEX WORKSHOP
Saturday, 25th July, 10:00-14:00. Please note that the workshop may go in a little longer depending on which sculpture you wish to do. Venue: Shedders and Fixers (Hosted by Fen Mill Crafts ) Cost: To make The Green Man – £30 / To make the Owl – £35 / To make the Toadstool – £30 Contact Details : Please email to secure your place. Alternatively, post your name to our Facebook event page. Availability: 3 Spaces are still available A dditional Details : All materials, aprons and gloves will be provided. It is advisable to wear old clothing as although Powertex is water soluble in it’s liquid form, once dry it is there to stay. With this in mind it is advisable to remove jewellery and tie back long hair.
10 milesSat 25 Jul£30
7Powertex Workshop
Saturday, 25th July, 10:00-14:00. Please note that the workshop may go in a little longer depending on which sculpture you wish to do. Venue: Shedders and Fixers Hosted by: Fen Mill Crafts Cost: To make The Green Man – £30 / To make the Owl – £35 / To make the Toadstool – £30 Contact Details : Please email to secure your place. Alternatively, post your name to our Facebook event page. Availability: 2 Spaces are still available A dditional Details : All materials, aprons and gloves will be provided. It is advisable to wear old clothing as although Powertex is water soluble in it’s liquid form, once dry it is there to stay. With this in mind it is advisable to remove jewellery and tie back long hair.
10 milesSat 25 Jul£30
8Coffee, Cake & Church
Coffee, Cake & Church.... it's church, but not as you know it! On the 4th Sunday of every month, we will be running a monthly informal service in Hilton Village Hall which does pretty much what it says in the title! We will offer good coffee (or tea or soft drinks), delicious cakes & bakes, crafts & activities for younger people, plenty of time to socialise & discuss and informal worship with music, prayer and teaching. Do join us if you can!
23.9 milesSun 26 Jul11:15
9Christmas tree festival and Fair
at Saint John
We will be holding our annual event on Saturday December 12th 2026 between 10 and 2 pm . We have many local craft stall so you can stock up on your Christmas shopping as well as refreshments, games and a raffle while you can wonder round out beautiful church viewing the trees
17.5 milesSun 26 Jul11:00
10Pages in motion
at Lighthouse Theatre Kettering
If you are reading this, then you are going to come on an adventure into my secret diary… I suppose it means that this book has survived longer than I thought, but I want to welcome you into the story of my life.\n
23.8 milesSat 25 Jul
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