1'Getting Creative' Workshop
Join local artist and art educator, Nic George, as he leads a day of art and creativity inspired by the locality of the Art Barn at Sea View. This is the
2.6 milesSat 25 Jul
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Newton Poppleford
10 picks around Newton Poppleford, from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Newton Poppleford
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 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Newton Poppleford, 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 Newton Poppleford
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2Summer Services
Our Sunday services look a little bit different over the summers. We aim for shorter services to be intentional about building community. We also pause our kids’ and youth groups to give our team a break, but don’t worry as we’ll still have our amazing kids’ talks.
4.7 milesSun 26 Jul
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3Half Day Taster Class
This introductory class is glimpse into our OMB classes and a step towards starting your journey in making incredible yeasted the course of a fun, relaxed half day (10am-2pm), you’ll learn to bake a tear and share loaf with a variety of flours, toppings and fillings. You will also learn to make exceptionally light scones. We'll share a light lunch and by the end of the class you'll leave with your freshly baked good to share with friends and family. An opportunity to learn new skills, explore tastes and create fantastic food. The class is also suitable for children (8+, £20) to be accompanied by an adult - get in touch for more information and to book children's places. OMB vouchers are available for half day bookings, contact me for more information.
10.9 milesSat 25 Jul£70.00
4Scrumpy and Twerzels Night
Scrumpy and Twerzels Night 25th July 2026 7:00 pm - 11:55 pm Saturday 25th July Featuring Corky & The Twerzels Get ready for a proper West Country knees-up with an unforgettable night of live music, cider-fuelled singalongs, dancing, and rural madness! Corky – Scrumpy & Western Rap Sensation Corky is a “Scrumpy & Western Rap” agricultural hip-hop artist bringing Hip Hop to the West (more…) Venue: Oake Manor Address: Oake Manor Golf Club , Oake, Somerset , TA4 1BA , United Kingdom Continue reading
22.4 milesSat 25 Jul20:00
5Oriels Sunday Night Comedy Club
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
10.4 milesSun 26 Jul
6Viking Invasion
Join us as we play host to the Viking reenactors Draca Beordor, and immerse yourself in Viking culture, crafts and combat. Strike a Viking coin, learn to write in Runes, dress up like a Viking for a selfie in the Viking ship and witness a Viking combat display (2.30pm).
23.5 milesSat 25 Jul
7Find Your Balance – Therapist Led Yoga For 50+
This gentle, therapist-led yoga class is designed especially for adults 50 and over who want to move with more ease, strength, and confidence.
23.6 milesSun 26 Jul£3
8Common Worship Eucharist
at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
COMMON WORSHIP EUCHARIST IN MODERN LANGUAGE. The service is conducted in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. When there is a baptism this takes place first and a shorter family friendly service is used to include all children present. We have reverted o sharing the Cup
24.8 milesSun 26 Jul09:30
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