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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Plungebrook

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 Plungebrook, 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 Plungebrook

Dr. Jazz and the Cheshire Cats Swingin' At The Movies1

Dr. Jazz and the Cheshire Cats Swingin' At The Movies

at The Plaza

Swingin’ at the Movies Join Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats big band for an evening of movie magic as we head back to the heyday of the Plaza with themes and songs made famous on the silver screen. Including classics from the Cotton Club, James Bond and the Pink Panther, as well as more recent favourites from Austin Powers, When Harry Met Sally and the Incredibles. With two fantastic vocalists there’ll be hits from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland, bringing back the sounds of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats is a 20-piece big band based in Lymm, Cheshire, and they perform regularly at venues around the North West. Buy Tickets

9.7 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music
Life Drawing Half Day2

Life Drawing Half Day

at Wilmslow Guild Players

Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels.In everyday life, we are tuned i...

7.4 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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Arts & Culture

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A Day Of Clay5

A Day Of Clay

at Merseyway Workshop

BOOK NOW Get your hands dirty at this day long drop-in. Discover simple techniques and make them work for you whatever your ability. Join studio member and potter Kate Butler for a day of clay. Three slots throughout the day, each offering an overview of a different fundamental hand-building te

9.8 milesSat 11 Jul£5.
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Have You Seen This Man6

Have You Seen This Man

at Pavilion Arts Centre

All is not what it seems with Chef Bertand.A story of intrigue and haggis! Character clowning at its best! Jan Brennan's Toffee-Nosed Theatre returns to Buxton in true Olympian fashion - after four years.

7 milesSun 12 Jul17:30
CuratedSee the details→
Community
community9

Storytelling service - 2nd and 4th Sunday each month

at St Mary's Church

A relaxed and family friendly service for parents with young children. Based on Godly Play, the service begins with a song in the chancel before one of the children leads us through to our 'special place' for a story (told using wooden figures and simple scenery). The story is followed by a short time for prayer and then 'the feast' which comprises a biscuit and drink for the children. We then go back to the chancel for two more songs (usually noisy with instruments), after which the children have themed craft in our newly restored meeting area. There is a chair lift available for wheelchair users. Adults have tea, coffee and biscuits while their children engage in craft activities craft, although we encourage them to get stuck in as well.

13.6 milesSun 12 Jul10:30
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Long Craft Pottery Session 10110

Long Craft Pottery Session 101

at The Potters Barn

The course begins with an introduction to Craft – Hand Made Pottery in the way of an ice breaker to get your hands dirty. Your session continues with more hands on experience using one of the most common methods of making, the Potters Wheel. The workshop will progress according to your individual development and by the end of the period you should have several pieces of hand made ware to be proud of. Additional information on techniques, decorating, finishing, firing, glazing etc will be provided if and when it is of interest or relevant to the student.

14.7 milesSat 11 Jul£95
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Arts & Culture

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