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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Gilts

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 Gilts, 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 Gilts

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Sunday@4

at St Peter's Church

Monthly family friendly services rotating between St John the Baptist Tunstall, St Peter's Leck and St Wilfrid's Melling. Either a short 30-minute service or a Messy Church with crafts both finishing with refreshments. Please see The Bell for more information or contact Rev Jane Lee

21.9 milesSun 12 Jul17:00
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Bowes Book Club5

Bowes Book Club

at Bowes Museum

Embrace curiosity and join the conversation as we explore stories that celebrate the arts, culture and creativity. Each session will showcase a hand-picked selection of objects from the collection and encourage lively discussion. Whether you’re a seasoned reader, a museum enthusiast, or looking for a new experience in an inspiring space, dive into a range of fiction, non-fiction, historical and modern explorations of change, style and empowerment through a range of perspectives. Please note: books will not be provided, so please ensure you can get one before the session. Suitable for ages 18+. £10. Booking recommended. Ticket price includes free tea or coffee. Sunday 12 July: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Please contact the learning team at if you have access requirements, so the session can be adapted to suit your needs. To reserve your place click ‘book tickets’ and select the ticket that suits you. We’ll confirm your membership when you arrive, or you can pay for a day ticket/ join as a member on the day. BOOK TICKETS

26.5 milesSun 12 Jul£10.
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Worship@10 Tunstall6

Worship@10 Tunstall

at St Anne's, Catterick Village

Worship@10 takes place on the second Sunday of each month at Holy Trinity Church, Tunstall. The service includes singing, prayer, scripture, reflection and Holy Communion. It uses Church of England liturgy. Children and young people are very welcome. Sometimes there may be refreshments after the service - depending of availablity of volunteers.

39.1 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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Religion & Spirituality
2 Day Dress Making Course for Beginners & Improvers with Andrew7

2 Day Dress Making Course for Beginners & Improvers with Andrew

at Creative Thread Studio

Join Andrew for 2 days of Dress Making creative the super stylish and versatile ‘Stevie’ from Tilly & The buttons! Choose whether you make the top or the dress with a loop and button or tie fastening, Andrew will also help with creating longer sleeves should you wish to! The perfect piece for your summer wardrobe – or layer up with tights & long sleeve T-shirt for the winter months too!

42.3 milesSat 11 JulVaries
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Workshops & Classes
Things to Make and Do: Summer Weaving8

Things to Make and Do: Summer Weaving

at Craven Museum

Join us for a relaxed creative session designed just for grown-ups! Take some time for yourself to craft, chat, and relax at one of our seasonal ‘Things to Make Do’ workshops. Whether you’re an experienced maker or a complete beginner, the workshop offers the perfect chance to get creative in a friendly, welcoming space.

43.6 milesSat 11 Jul£15
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Learn to Knit in 50 Squares: 11. The convergent one9

Learn to Knit in 50 Squares: 11. The convergent one

at A Wing and a Bear

Join Jennifer for part one of a long-term series of short knitalongs based on the book Learn to Knit in 50 Squares by Anna Pantelous. For this series we require that you have a copy of the book, whether purchased from us (we will offer a 10% discount on the book to those registered for the class) or elsewhere. If you

44.5 milesSat 11 Jul15:00
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Community
Brass Band Concert10Free! (worth double-checking)

Brass Band Concert

at Christ Church, Lothersdale

Giggleswick and Settle Brass Band will be performing a Concert on 11th July in Lothersdale parish Church. Free admission at 7pm. Donations will be split between the band and the church funds. This concert will feature music from the Musicals. Image is from the Annual Christmas concert.

46 milesSat 11 Jul20:00
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