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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Greenlands Estate

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 Greenlands Estate, 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 Greenlands Estate

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Coffee Mornings3

Coffee Mornings

at Plymouth Proprietary Library

Second Saturday of the month: 10.30am - 12.30pm. C offee mornings are held monthly and are open to all. It costs £4 each. So why not join us for good coffee, good cakes (homemade) and good company - you will be made very welcome. Our next coffee morning takes place on Saturday 11th July when there will be a stall selling books, jigsaws and craft items.

11.7 milesSat 11 Jul£4
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Community
Meet & Make4Free! (worth double-checking)

Meet & Make

at Cathedral Plymouth

Meet & Make Every second Saturday from 4pm to 5pm we invite all children, along with their parents, to come and enjoy some creative crafts and conversation. It’s a free event run by the Children’s Liturgy staff and alongside the crafting there are refreshments available. Come along and join us for crafts and conversation. Future dates: 11th March 1st April 13th May ​3rd June

12 milesSat 11 Jul17:00
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Community
PB2 Course 7 (RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course)5

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.

24.7 milesSun 12 Jul09:30
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Workshops & Classes
Next Workshop6

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

16.1 milesSat 11 Jul10:00£180
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Workshops & Classes
religion-spirituality7

Zoom Evensong

at St Gregory's Church

We have a small but committed group that meets for Evensong online via Zoom every Sunday evening. We begin at 6:30 for about half an hour. You are welcome to join us from wherever you are, to get the link please email us.

19.5 milesSun 12 Jul19:30
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Religion & Spirituality
religion-spirituality8

Zoom Evensong

at St Werburgh's Church

We have a small but committed group that meets for Evensong online via Zoom every Sunday evening. We begin at 6:30 for about half an hour. You are welcome to join us from wherever you are, to get the link please email us.

20.3 milesSun 12 Jul19:30
Local gemSee the details
Religion & Spirituality
Ekleido: Dance and Lantern Making Workshop9

Ekleido: Dance and Lantern Making Workshop

at Harbour House

Join dance duo Ekleido for a unique, creative workshop blending paper lantern making with contemporary dance. Inspired by Rorschach ink blots and the artists’ exhibition, you’ll explore playful mark-making and expressive movement in a relaxed, welcoming space.

24.1 milesSat 11 Jul£5
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DanceWorkshops & Classes

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