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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in New Town

10 picks around New Town, from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near New Town

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 New Town, 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 New Town

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BCP Gathering

at St Peters

The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) was written in the mid 1500s by the reformer Thomas Cranmer. It is widely considered to be one of the most important works of English literature ever written. It is still much loved due to the beauty of the traditional language and remains a significant source of doctrine for the Church of England. At the 8am you’ll find a peaceful, reflective space with no sung worship where we journey through silence, ancient liturgy (the words used to structure a worship gathering) and share the eucharist together.

6.9 milesSun 26 Jul08:00
Local gemSee the details→
Religion & Spirituality
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Informal Gathering

at St Peters

The emphasis in this gathering is on Inspiring worship, making space for God’s Spirit to meet with us, and learning from the Bible together. We worship God with contemporary songs, using creative media and take time to get to grips with what God’s word means for us today. The teaching here is a bit more in-depth than at our other gatherings and people of all ages are warmly welcome (see ‘Children and Young People’). We also share communion on the first Sunday of the month.

6.9 milesSun 26 Jul11:00
Local gemSee the details→
Religion & Spirituality

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Fundraising Books & CDs Sale4

Fundraising Books & CDs Sale

at Holst Victorian House

Join us at the Holst Victorian House, on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July, for a sale of quality used books and CDs, including Folio books, first editions and signed copies as well as jazz, classical and popular CDs, with all proceeds going to support the Holst Victorian House. Why not also combine it with […]

8.3 milesSat 25 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Fundraising Books & CDs Sale5

Fundraising Books & CDs Sale

at Holst Victorian House

Join us at the Holst Victorian House, on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July, for a sale of quality used books and CDs, including Folio books, first editions and signed copies as well as jazz, classical and popular CDs, with all proceeds going to support the Holst Victorian House. Why not also combine it with a visit to the House (open Saturday 10:00-16:00 and Sunday 12:00-16:00)? Please come along and say hello.

8.3 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Fundraising Books & CDs Sale6

Fundraising Books & CDs Sale

at Holst Victorian House

Join us at the Holst Victorian House, on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July, for a sale of quality used books and CDs, including Folio books, first editions and signed copies as well as jazz, classical and popular CDs, with all proceeds going to support the Holst Victorian House. Why not also combine it with […]

8.3 milesSun 26 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Fundraising Books & CDs Sale7

Fundraising Books & CDs Sale

at Holst Victorian House

Join us at the Holst Victorian House, on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July, for a sale of quality used books and CDs, including Folio books, first editions and signed copies as well as jazz, classical and popular CDs, with all proceeds going to support the Holst Victorian House. Why not also combine it with a visit to the House (open Saturday 10:00-16:00 and Sunday 12:00-16:00)? Please come along and say hello.

8.3 milesSun 26 Jul11:00
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Illyria10

Illyria

at The Lenches Amphitheatre

Frederick, accidentally apprenticed to Pirates as a child, is indentured to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday. On the day he reaches 21 he leaves the ship, announcing that he now intends to dedicate his life to the Pirates’ destruction. The Pirate King checks the contract’s small print – and realises that as Frederick’s birthday is 29th February on a leap year he has only had four birthdays and is actually indentured for another 63 years. With only the Penzance constabulary to protect him, will Frederick be forced to serve the pirates until he is 84? And will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? Performed by a six-strong cast of actor/singers with fully orchestrated accompaniment, The Pirates of Penzance boasts such gloriously memorable songs as “To be a Pirate King!”; “Modern Major General” and “A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One”. With razor sharp satire and glittering wit, it remains as fresh as if it had been written today.

11.8 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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