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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Catbrook

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 Catbrook, 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 Catbrook

The Hare Who Wrote The Stars1

The Hare Who Wrote The Stars

at The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

Volume One Tongue returns to Clearwell Caves to share their new show : The Hare Who Wrote The stars. The culmination of three years writing across folk, trip and rock traditions, they bring a live band, puppets and Butoh dance, 100ft deep inside one of the UK's oldest mining networks. This is a handmade show. Expect avant-garde performance of live music, puppets and Butoh. Even though this is a summer performance, it will be cold underground (10 degrees), so make sure to wear warm clothing and flat soled footwear with a good grip.

6.3 milesSat 11 Jul20:00£20.00
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music

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religion-spirituality3

Worship our Lord

at Stroat Church

For all those who love to worship our Lord - we are pleased to invite you to Stroat on the second Sunday evening of each of the next three months. Ian and Amy of Lydney Christian Fellowship have offered to bring their Sunday evening worship service to Stroat once a month, along with their worship team and regular congregation. We pray that this will be a time to meet with God through our worship, and that he will draw us closer to him and each other, as well as making new friends and contacts. We would love to see you join us and add your voice in praise and blessing to God for what he has done for you - and to open your heart in worship.

4.9 milesSun 12 Jul19:00
CuratedSee the details→
Religion & Spirituality
Service Description4

Service Description

at Cup Ceramics Community

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.

22.9 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
Local gemSee the details→
Community
theatre5

LET'S PLAY! - Wednesdays

at Now Hear This Music C.I.C.

For Children Ages 0-5 Wednesdays 09:15 - 10:30 Redcliffe Bay Methodist Church QUEENS ROAD Link to listing: Let’s Play! January: 14, 21, 28 February: 4, 11, 25 March: 4, 11, 18, 25 April: 1, 22, 29 May: 6, 13, 20, June: 3, 10, 17, 24 July: 1, 8 SAVE THE DATE! Our Summer Party is confirmed for: Saturday 11th July Pill Memorial Club From 1pm Save the date so you don’t miss out on this amazing community event!

17.1 milesSat 11 Jul10:15
Local gemSee the details→
Theatre
I Am Making Art: Hauntings, Handkerchiefs7Free! (worth double-checking)

I Am Making Art: Hauntings, Handkerchiefs

at Spike Island

Can a hanky keep a secret? Can a napkin tell a tale? Inspired by Spike Island’s exhibition, Nancy Lupo: Several Chickens Later , multidisciplinary artist and folklorist Johnny Morgan-Jones invites participants to explore sculpture, performance, and speculative storytelling through found fabrics, imbuing them with meaning and movement.

19.5 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Solemn Mass8

Solemn Mass

at St John the Evangelist

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.

20.7 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
Local gemSee the details→
Religion & Spirituality
KALEIDOSCOPE festival9

KALEIDOSCOPE festival

at Silly Science

Silly Science Shows & SLIME Workshops 13:30: SILLY SCIENCE SHOW 1 14:30 - 16:00: Workshop 1- SLIME TIME 16:30: SILLY SCIENCE SHOW 2 17:30 - 19:00: Workshop 2 -more SLIME!!!! Silly Science Show

20.4 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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