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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

When the forecast has gone properly sideways, this page looks for nearby plans that are more roof-and-radiator than field-and-regret. It is our best rainy-day guess, so still check the organiser's details before you set off.

11–12 July Near Meldon

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 Meldon, 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 Meldon

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 ×

22.5 milesSun 12 Jul

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Community

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.

24.8 milesSat 11 Jul12:00

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History & Heritage

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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.

23.7 milesSat 11 Jul£4

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Community

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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

23.9 milesSat 11 Jul17:00

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Community

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

20.2 milesSat 11 Jul10:00£180

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Workshops & Classes

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.

21.9 milesSun 12 Jul19:30

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Religion & Spirituality