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.
4.5 milesSat 25 Jul
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
10 picks around Yaxley (Huntingdonshire), from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
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 Yaxley (Huntingdonshire), 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 Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
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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.
3.7 milesSun 26 Jul15:00
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3Soap Making Workshop
3.3 milesSat 25 Jul
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5POWERTEX 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.
18.6 milesSat 25 Jul£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: 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.
18.6 milesSat 25 Jul£30
7Bring you chair or project and learn the traditional upholstery techiques, to turn you chair into the furniture you...
at Jo at No 40
Upholstery Workshops Dates Upholstery Workshops in Uppingham Spring / Summer 2026 June 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th August 4th, 5th, 6th, 25th, 26th and 27th All the upholstery workshops are £ 85 a day or £3 90 for 5 days Full day workshops 9.30am to 4.00 pm On the workshops you will be guided to work on and learn the upholstery techniques bespoke for your chair . Bring your chair or project, tools can be purchased from me or borrowed, traditional upholstery supplies you buy from Jo as you need. Upholstery Workshops in Seaton Village Hall, Rutland. August 10th to the 14th T he upholstery workshops are £390 a week or £ 85 a day Full day workshops 9.30am to 4.00 pm Upholstery in Wadkins Pavilion Bushby, Leicestershire 16th April to 25th June These half day sessions are £22 a week or bookable by the term. Timings 9.30am - 12.30pm
20.2 milesSun 26 Jul£3
8Bring you chair or project and learn the traditional upholstery techiques, to turn you chair into the furniture you...
at Jo at No 40
Upholstery Workshops Dates Upholstery Workshops in Uppingham Spring / Summer 2026 June 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th August 4th, 5th, 6th, 25th, 26th and 27th All the upholstery workshops are £ 85 a day or £3 90 for 5 days Full day workshops 9.30am to 4.00 pm On the workshops you will be guided to work on and learn the upholstery techniques bespoke for your chair . Bring your chair or project, tools can be purchased from me or borrowed, traditional upholstery supplies you buy from Jo as you need. Upholstery Workshops in Seaton Village Hall, Rutland. August 10th to the 14th T he upholstery workshops are £390 a week or £ 85 a day Full day workshops 9.30am to 4.00 pm Upholstery in Wadkins Pavilion Bushby, Leicestershire 16th April to 25th June These half day sessions are £22 a week or bookable by the term. Timings 9.30am - 12.30pm
20.2 milesSun 26 Jul10:30£3
9Coffee, 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!
17.7 milesSun 26 Jul11:15
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
14.5 milesSat 25 Jul
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