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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Fleet End

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 Fleet End, 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 Fleet End

Make Three Stacking Bangles Workshop Saturday2

Make Three Stacking Bangles Workshop Saturday

at Rachael Plassard

In this one-day workshop, you’ll discover a variety of traditional jewellery-making techniques and create your own pair of sterling silver stacking bangles. Throughout the day, you’ll be guided through skills including twisting, forging, soldering, filing, and polishing.

8.6 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Workshops & Classes

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Make Three Stacking Bangles Workshop3

Make Three Stacking Bangles Workshop

at Rachael Plassard

In this one-day workshop, you’ll discover a variety of traditional jewellery-making techniques and create your own pair of sterling silver stacking bangles. Throughout the day, you’ll be guided through skills including twisting, forging, soldering, filing, and polishing.

8.6 milesSat 11 Jul£175.00
Local gemSee the details→
Workshops & Classes
FASH4

FASH

at Soberton Village Hall

FASH (the Folk Association of South Hants) run a series of dance workshops each year. These are on Sundays from 10.30 to 3.30. Dances in all sorts of styles such...

9.2 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
Local gemSee the details→
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