1Karaoke Disco, The Swan, Thornbury
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7 milesSat 25 Jul20:00
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Alvington
10 picks around Alvington, from 10 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Alvington
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 Alvington, 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 Alvington
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2Service of the Word
All welcome to join together to worship in the village church.
8.1 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
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3Ki-Aikido Beginners Class, Falfield Village Hall
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8.7 milesSun 26 Jul20:30
4Drop-in and see the vicar Slimbridge
Following Morning Prayer, the clergy team will be in the parish church. Drop in for a chat, to share a pastoral concern, speak about a christening, wedding or funeral, or just to say 'Hello'.
9.1 milesSat 25 Jul
5Does AI Silence Marginalised Voices? A Training Workshop
Does AI Silence Marginalised Voices? - How do you feel about AI (Artificial Intelligence)? - Do you think it impacts you/your community negatively? - Do you trust AI? - Would you like to know how to use it safely? - Would you like to know how to use it effectively? Come and join the conversation!
16.6 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
6Solemn Mass
Our main Sunday service is at 10.30am – at St John’s there is joyful music, traditional hymns, incense, a procession, and a stimulating sermon. It lasts about an hour and is followed by refreshments, and occasionally, by lunch. You are welcome in good times, tough times, festivals or any time at all.
22 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
7AIM for Art School
AIM for Art School welcomes people with learning disabilities to their friendly group which will visit exhibitions, hear from professional artists and learn new skills.
17.6 milesSat 25 Jul
8Spike Print Fair: In Conversation with Spike Print
at Spike Island
Centre for Print Research, UWE Bristol presents a talk series with members of Spike Island’s printmkaing community. Exploring their practices, methods and the intersection of printmaking with topics such as environmentalism, architecture, technology and community.
17.8 milesSat 25 Jul15:00£10
9Free! (worth double-checking)Free Dr Bike health checks at Avon Valley Railway
Eventbrite - South Gloucestershire Council presents Free Dr Bike health checks at Avon Valley Railway - Saturday, 25 July 2026 at Avon Valley Railway (Bitton Station), Bitton, England. Find event and ticket information.
17.9 milesSat 25 Jul09:30
10Opening Service
at The Three Choirs Festival Association Ltd.
Join us as we open the Festival in style, filling the Cathedral with joyful and dramatic music. Be wowed by Walton’s spectacular Te Deum, composed for the
18.1 milesSat 25 Jul10:00
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