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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.
1at 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.
2Free! (worth double-checking)Discover alternative therapies, psychic & mediums, retailers & more at the Northampton Spiritual & Wellbeing Show. Book tickets for this uplifting Mind, Body, Spirit event!
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Discover alternative therapies, psychic & mediums, retailers & more at the Long Eaton Spiritual & Wellbeing Show. Book tickets for this uplifting Mind, Body, Spirit event!
4at Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church
Local Events | Jul 11 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
5at The Palace
Box of Frogs - Comedy Night with Birmingham's Premier Improv Group. Social details
6at Artcore
Join us for the Building Bridges 2026 exhibition, celebrating 50 years of the Derby–Osnabrück twinning.
7Free! (worth double-checking)at Artcore
Free visual art workshops on in the heart of the community for children and young people aged 6 to 15 years.
8Our Life Groups at HBC are typically made up of 6-12 people of all ages and backgrounds, who want to learn more about Jesus and how to follow Him in everyday life. We do this by studying the bible, asking questions, and discussing our experiences and knowledge together, and supporting each other through prayer. We often have a topic or book that we study and reflect upon. Sometimes all our groups follow the same topic or book and this shared "theme" is continued in the talk at our Sunday service.
9Once every month there is a Messy Breakfast on a Saturday morning. Messy Breakfast involves sharing breakfast together, sharing in a craft or activity to help people of all ages explore a Bible story or theme, and drawing our thoughts together with a short reflection and prayer. Come and meet other people in this growing and vibrant community. There's something for people of all ages, and it's a great opportunity for families to take part together. Check our website for the date of the next Messy Breakfast.
10at Aston Hall
Step beyond the gallery walls and into the hidden heart of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Our 'Hidden Spaces Tours' offer a rare opportunity to explore areas of the building that are usually closed to the public — including storerooms, tucked-away corridors, and architectural gems often overlooked.Join our expert guides as you:Wander through off-limits spacesSoak in the incredible Victorian architecture from a new perspectiveHear about recent and upcoming renovation projectsEncounter a few collection superstars along the wayEnjoy quirky tales from Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery's colourful past, from mysterious goings-on to hidden passagewaysThe building itself is one of our most fascinating artefacts, come and experience it in a whole new light.
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