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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Cwm Prysor

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 Cwm Prysor, 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 Cwm Prysor

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Yoga Yoga Yoga with Kate Hamilton-Hunter5

Yoga Yoga Yoga with Kate Hamilton-Hunter

at Trigonos Conference Venue

Wellbeing Day Retreat • 1 Day • Non-Residential • Lunch A whole day to immerse yourself in different styles of Yoga practice, including; Hatha Yoga, the original yoga from India; Restorative Yoga, for deep relaxation; and Yoga Nidra, a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping.

17.9 milesSun 12 Jul
CuratedSee the details→
Sports & FitnessWellness & Wellbeing
Karaoke Bottomless Brunch7

Karaoke Bottomless Brunch

at Rosies - Chester

Join us at Rosie's Chester in Chester for our weekly Bottomless Brunch with Karaoke event! Every Saturday starting at 4pm, kick off your night out with unlimited drinks, pizza, and singing fun! What's included: 90 minutes of bottomless drinks Unlimited hot pizza Karaoke until 8pm Entry to the rest of the venue after brunch Your 90-minute session starts when you arrive between 4pm-6:30pm. Be sure to get there before 6:30pm to enjoy all the perks! After brunch, enjoy 50% off everything until 10pm. Karaoke is open to all from 4pm-8pm. Book now to secure your spot—limited availability! Contact us via email for more info. Let's make your Saturday unforgettable!

45.2 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Food & DrinkLive Music
Twisted Disko8Free! (worth double-checking)

Twisted Disko

at Rosies - Chester

SATURDAY NIGHTS AT ROSIES CHESTER – THE BIGGEST NIGHT OUT IN THE CITY Your weekend starts and ends at Rosies Chester – the only nightclub in the city and the ultimate destination for a full-on Saturday night experience. From 4pm–4am, we’ve got everything you need for a massive night out under one roof. Karaoke in Popworld from 4pm Kick things off early with FREE entry and half price drinks before 10pm! Warm up your vocals, grab the mic, and belt out the biggest pop and party anthems. FOUR ROOMS. FOUR VIBES. ONE HUGE NIGHT. Popworld – The home of pop, party and cheese classics Dao – Chart-toppers and the biggest commercial anthems Zinc – Urban, R&B and the hottest club tracks The Pit – Rock, metal and indie bangers all night long With something for every music taste and every kind of night out, Rosies is Chester’s number one Saturday destination — the place where the city comes to party. Gather the squad, choose your vibe, and we’ll see you on the dancefloor.

45.2 milesSat 11 Jul
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Community
Residential Writing Course: Writing with Coaching9

Residential Writing Course: Writing with Coaching

at The Hurst Writing House - Arvon Foundation

Sometimes ‘real life’ gets in the way of your creative practice. Sometimes your writing feels stuck, and you don’t know how to move it on. Sometimes you know you want to write, but don’t know what to write… Join award-winning author Elise Valmorbida with experienced coach and facilitator Richard Beecham for a week of support and inspiration. You’ll take your writing into new territory with exercises that will get you thinking in different ways. Your tutors will help you to explore your material, create compelling stories and develop your writing voice. You’ll learn coaching techniques too. They’ll help you make time for your writing, get you through the sticky bits, and leave you feeling confident about your project and your ability to see it through. Suitable for writers at all stages of their journey, writing in any genre, this course offers one-to-one sessions, group workshops and plenty of informal wisdom in between. You’ll leave with fresh insights and new tools to fuel your writing—even when you get back to ‘real life’! What to Expect: • Supportive workshops to deepen your craft: We’ll share writing, and we’ll share feedback. There’ll be prompts and discussions to help you hone in on what you really want to write, and how. • Professional guidance from your tutors: Two experts offer critical support and insight to help you build your creative practice and energise your writing.

49.5 milesSat 11 Jul£995
Local gemSee the details→
Workshops & Classes
Eisteddfod Service - With One Voice10

Eisteddfod Service - With One Voice

at Llantysilio Church

July 12, 2026 @ 11:00 am - Join us for With One Voice, a special service marking the close of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod 2026. Held at St Collen’s Church on Sunday 12th July at 11.00am, this unique service celebrates the gift of music, faith and fellowship. Featuring the voices of choirs who have taken part in this year’s Eisteddfod, alongside inspiring [...]

25.1 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
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Community

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