1Workshop: Creative Free Machine Stitching
Develop your free machine embroidery and make a creative stitch design with lots of inspirations, support and even cake to fuel your creativity
1.2 milesSun 12 Jul£75.00
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Calow
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 Calow, 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 Calow
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2Classic Ibiza
Designed for people of all ages, from grandchildren to grandparents, Classic Ibiza is a feel-good night of great music, good food and dancing on the banks of the River Derwent. This is stately house music.
2.4 milesSat 11 Jul£57.50
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3Classic Ibiza
Designed for people of all ages, from grandchildren to grandparents, Classic Ibiza is a feel-good night of great music, good food and dancing on the banks of the River Derwent. This is stately house music.
9.2 milesSat 11 Jul£57.50
4Contemporary Worship Service
A family-friendly contemporary worship service with a live band and kids groups. Every Sunday at 10.30am.
9.1 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
6Sip and Sounds with Jude Rees (Groucho's Bar)
at Benson Studios of Theatre Arts
Join us for our Sip & Sounds series of acoustic music nights, offering up close and unplugged performances in Groucho’s Bar at Mansfield Palace Theatre. Tickets should be booked in advance to guarantee entry. Kick-start your weekend with an ice cold drink and a stripped-back soundtrack.
10.1 milesSat 11 Jul£5.00
7City & Guilds 2382-26 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Course (Amendment 4)
at Total Skills - Electrical Training Specialist
City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations course (2382-26) covering Amendment 4 — the current "Orange Book" standard (BS 7671:2018+A4:2026). 2-day intensive classroom training in Nottingham with expert tutors, small class sizes (max 12), and the City & Guilds exam included on Day 2. Just £400 all-inclusive — tuition, materials, and exam fee. Remote exam option available at £195 via online invigilation. Learners attend from across the UK. Exceptional pass rates with industry-leading tutors.
19.6 milesSat 11 Jul£400
8Japan Fest 2026
at Visit Derby
Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of Japanese culture and fun at Japan Fest Derby, where Derby’s QUAD turns into a vibrant celebration of all things Japan. Think bustling stall holders serving up delicious food, quirky crafts and unique finds alongside hands-on cultural activities that make the day feel like a mini adventure through the streets of Tokyo and Kyoto.
21.8 milesSat 11 Jul£20
9Faces and Places – Exhibition
at Artcore
A photographic journey through Derby and Osnabrück, Faces and Places captures the people, streets, cafés, public spaces, and fleeting moments that shape the everyday life of the two twinned cities. Through portraits and observations of urban life, the exhibition reflects on familiarity, cultural connection, and the subtle relationships between people and place.
22.2 milesSat 11 Jul
10Choir Concert In Aid Of The Alzheimer’s Society
at South Anston Methodist Church
Anston Male Voice Choir will be performing in the church on the evening of 11th July to raise funds for The Alzheimer’s Society. Tickets are available from Howard Thomas and cost £10:00 each.
10.5 milesSat 11 Jul20:00£10
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