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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Heath, Brindle

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 Heath, Brindle, 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 Heath, Brindle

Teddy Beat Picnic at St Paul's Church, Monton;1

Teddy Beat Picnic at St Paul's Church, Monton;

at St Andrew's Church

Teddy Beat Picnic at St Paul's Church, Monton; Saturday 11th July 2026 Occurring for 2 hours, 15 mins Venue St Paul's Church Monton Address Egerton Road MONTON, Eccles M30 9LR, M30 9LR, United Kingdom Please join us for a fun afternoon at St Paul's Church in Monton on Saturday, 11th July 2026! The event is on from 2pm - 4:15pm with the doors opening at 1:45pm. Bring your Teddies! Come on the Paw Hunt, Rap with Bramble The Teddy who loves to sing and hear his story! Small snack box provided for your picnic! Fantastic ABBA Duo, Monton Green Primary School Choir, Games, Quizzes and much more! Booking essential; please use the QR Code on the poster or email: [email protected] ~ all proceeds are for Salford Foodbank and church community outreach. Event held in a Church Choir Event held in a Community Space Family Friendly Fundraising Refreshments Singing

2.1 milesSat 11 Jul15:00
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Dr. Jazz and the Cheshire Cats Swingin' At The Movies2

Dr. Jazz and the Cheshire Cats Swingin' At The Movies

at The Plaza

Swingin’ at the Movies Join Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats big band for an evening of movie magic as we head back to the heyday of the Plaza with themes and songs made famous on the silver screen. Including classics from the Cotton Club, James Bond and the Pink Panther, as well as more recent favourites from Austin Powers, When Harry Met Sally and the Incredibles. With two fantastic vocalists there’ll be hits from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland, bringing back the sounds of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats is a 20-piece big band based in Lymm, Cheshire, and they perform regularly at venues around the North West. Buy Tickets

8.1 milesSat 11 Jul
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Nextstep UKMLA3

Nextstep UKMLA

at NextStep PLAB 2 UKMLA

Our Courses Mocks, SimMan, prescription classes, and academy access – all in one place EXCELLENT Based on 195 reviews Posted on Google Faizan Ali Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a really wonderful mock session and the feedback afterwards was very detailed and helpful. Dr. Arfan not only […]

2 milesSat 11 Jul11:00£85.00
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Community
Nextstep UKMLA4

Nextstep UKMLA

at NextStep PLAB 2 UKMLA

Our Courses Mocks, SimMan, prescription classes, and academy access – all in one place EXCELLENT Based on 195 reviews Posted on Google Faizan Ali Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a really wonderful mock session and the feedback afterwards was very detailed and helpful. Dr. Arfan not only […]

2 milesSun 12 Jul11:00£85.00
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Community
Do you enjoy singing5

Do you enjoy singing

at Holy Rood Swinton

Would you like to join our Church Choir? * Traditional Hymns * Worship Songs * Three sung communion settings and occasional anthems ~ Ability to read music not essential ~ Choir practice 9.30 am on a Sunday Morning before the service begins at 10 am Interested? Contact our Organist & Choirmaster, Gary Owen, ARCO, LTCL, LLCM, using the "Get In Touch" button on this website or via Holy Rood Facebook page.

2.7 milesSun 12 Jul10:30
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Community
The Crafting Live Show 2026 (Doncaster Racecourse, Exhibition Hall, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB)6Free! (worth double-checking)

The Crafting Live Show 2026 (Doncaster Racecourse, Exhibition Hall, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB)

at Saeed Ahmed

The award-winning Crafting Live show returns to Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2026 for another unmissable weekend of creativity, inspiration, and hands-on fun! Crafting Live is the perfect place to stock up on crafting essentials, browse new products, enjoy live craft demonstrations and take part in fantastic make-and-take sessions.

8.8 milesSat 11 Jul
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Arts & Culture
Aiming High8

Aiming High

at The Met

Aiming High is The Met’s specialist drama group for learning disabled and autistic young people. It is an accessible and fun workshop run by highly qualified practitioners.

6.8 milesSat 11 Jul£44.00
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