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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Compton

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 Compton, 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 Compton

history-heritage1

The Bishopsteignton Village Show 1995-2020

at Bishopsteignton Community Centre and Museum

The Village Show is open to the public to look around from 2pm until 5pm on the Saturday and 11am to 4pm on the Sunday. There are cream teas served both days and Ploughman’s Lunches on the Sunday. There are also a number of stalls featuring local produce, crafts and greetings cards. Show Chairman Roy Halsey said “We’re really looking forward to seeing the range of exhibits we get this year. The Show has a lovely, traditional feel and we are lucky enough to receive support from various local businesses which helps us pay to put the show on, as well as provide a fantastic Grand Raffle to raise money.” A list of all those who have supported the 2012 Show can be found on the show’s website which also has an archive of previous year’s results and photo galleries.

6.2 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
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History & Heritage
PB2 Course 7 (RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course)2

PB2 Course 7 (RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course)

at Stoke Gabriel Boating Association

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.

5.2 milesSun 12 Jul09:30
Local gemSee the details→
Workshops & Classes

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Next Workshop3

Next Workshop

at Sounding Bowls

Venue: Pitchcombe Village Hall. Cost: £180 – concessions according to need, on application. Bookings: Email: Adam Fotheringham < *protected email* > Phone/WhatsApp/Telegram: 07828 754 57

8.5 milesSat 11 Jul10:00£180
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Workshops & Classes
Sunday10

Sunday

at Oriels Exeter

Sunday 12th July Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline David Arnold Opener Sally-Ann Fellows Support Josh Nicholls & Dewi Thomas Compere Lynsey Smart Book Tickets Sunday 19th July Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline Mimi Opener Lori Smith Support Eliott Milner Support Eliza Fraser Compere Joe Capper Book Tickets Sunday 26th July Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline Louise Leigh Opener Jake Baker Support Ben Docs Support Eloise Dale Compere Ben Treloar Book Tickets ×

17.7 milesSun 12 Jul
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