1Service of the Word
All welcome to join together to worship in the village church.
7.4 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Blakeney (Forest of Dean)
10 picks around Blakeney (Forest of Dean), from 5 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Blakeney (Forest of Dean)
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 Blakeney (Forest of Dean), 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 Blakeney (Forest of Dean)
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2Drop-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'.
7.2 milesSat 25 Jul
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3Service Description
Skills Improvement courses with Mary Stephens Join guest teacher Mary for a day of tackling your throwing woes with a small class size of up to five participants. These courses are designed to allow you time to play and improve on the wheel, with guaranteed quality time with the teacher in a small group setting. Expect: 10-1pm throwing surgery 1-145pm lunch break (bring your own or purchase refreshments from our on site cafe) 145-4pm building muscle memory by throwing to a consistent size and form DATE AND TIME: Sunday July 18th 10-4pm Maximum participants: 5 Minimum participant required to run: 3 Suitable for those with throwing experience, participants must be able to centre and throw a cylinder and bowl. Age 16+ Price includes a single piece of work fired.
22.2 milesSun 26 Jul11:00
4Does 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!
20.3 milesSat 25 Jul12:00
5Opening 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
13.6 milesSat 25 Jul10:00
6My Favourite Things
at The Three Choirs Festival Association Ltd.
Discover the joys of singing, creativity, and performance in this brilliantly light-hearted workshop led by renowned music director Tim Steiner. Focusing o
13.6 milesSat 25 Jul14:30Varies
7Misha Kaploukhii Piano Recital
at The Three Choirs Festival Association Ltd.
Programme Beethoven Sonata in A, Op. 2 No 2 22'Gavin Higgins Urban Fairy Tales 11'Rachmaninov Études-Tableaux, Op. 39 (selection) 14'Tippett Sonata No 1 21
13.6 milesSat 25 Jul16:00Varies
8Pre-Concert Dinner
at The Three Choirs Festival Association Ltd.
Menu MainBeef brisket, mashed potato, roasted carrots, and bacon and mushroom jus or Shredded jackfruit, mashed potato, roasted carrots, and mushroom jus (
13.6 milesSat 25 Jul18:00£32
9Ledbury Link
at The Three Choirs Festival Association Ltd.
We are running a minibus service between Ledbury War Memorial and Gloucester Cathedral for the evening concerts on Saturday 25 July, Tuesday 28 July, and Saturday 1 August. This can be booked with your festival tickets.
13.6 milesSat 25 Jul19:00
10Members’ Lunch
at The Three Choirs Festival Association Ltd.
Enjoy a delicious lunch with fellow Festival members in the company of Gavin Higgins, the Festival’s new Associate Composer. Get to know Gavin and his plan
13.6 milesSun 26 Jul12:00£38
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