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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Houndmills

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 Houndmills, 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 Houndmills

Ebru for Beginners Workshop (Turkish Marbling)1Free! (worth double-checking)

Ebru for Beginners Workshop (Turkish Marbling)

at Cornerstone Arts Centre

Join our Ebru for Beginners Workshop (Turkish Marbling) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Credit to Melek Ali Oglou for the images. Minimum age: suitable for children, but all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times Free to attend, but booking encouraged as spaces are limited Ebru, or Marbling Art, is a traditional Turkish art form that involves creating colourful patterns on water, which are then transferred onto paper. These patterns often include flowers, lattice designs, and symbolic motifs such as crescents and moons. Join this interactive workshop to create your own beautiful, marbled patterns using this traditional technique. Once dry, you can take your artwork home.

24 milesSat 11 Jul
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Workshops & Classes
African Drumming Workshop2Free! (worth double-checking)

African Drumming Workshop

at Cornerstone Arts Centre

Join our African Drumming Workshop class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Join Kato from Oxford Drum School for a fun, hands-on African drumming workshop. Learn traditional rhythms, develop your musical skills and experience the joy of making music together. Suitable for a range of ages and abilities, these energetic sessions are free to attend, but advance booking is essential. The workshops are free, but reservations are necessary as spaces are limited. Parents/carers must stay with children throughout. Session 1: 10.10am–10.55am (School Years 1–3) Session 2: 11.15am–12pm (School Years 1–3) Session 3: 12.45pm–1.45pm (School Years 4–6) Session 4: 2pm–3pm (School Years 7+)

24 milesSat 11 Jul
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Workshops & Classes

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Through The Decades3

Through The Decades

at The Whitty Theatre

From tiny twirls to show-stopping moves, our “Through the Decades” dance spectacular takes you on a joyful journey through the music and magic of the years! Featuring our amazing dancers aged just 2.5 to 14, this unforgettable show celebrates iconic songs, energetic routines, and the confidence, creativity, and passion of every child on stage

14.3 milesSun 12 Jul
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Community
dance4

NC Dance

at The Whitty Theatre

Through The Decades Sun 12 July 1pm & 5pm From tiny twirls to show-stopping moves, our “Through the Decades” dance spectacular takes you on a joyful journey through the music and magic of the years! Featuring our amazing dancers aged just 2.5 to 14, this unforgettable show celebrates iconic songs, energetic routines, and the confidence, creativity, and passion of every child on stage Tickets | View Poster BOOK HERE

14.3 milesSun 12 Jul
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Dance
So Ceroc Beginners Day5

So Ceroc Beginners Day

at SO Ceroc- Dance classes and events for adults in Chandler’s Ford

After the workshop you will immediately have a repertoire of core beginners moves and you’ll be able to dance to music at any event, such as:- · Ceroc Basics · Most of the Beginners Moves · How to link moves · Turning and spinning · Freestyle techniques Suitable for anyone who is a Ceroc Beginner and those that have never danced before. It’s ideal if you have just started and wish to 'kick start

22.6 milesSun 12 Jul£10
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Dance
Renaissance Voices Concert on Saturday 12 July at6

Renaissance Voices Concert on Saturday 12 July at

at All Saints Church

Once again we welcome Renaissance Voices to All Saints on Saturday 12 July at 6:30pm for their 25th Anniversary Concert performing Gloria, Directed by Paul Leddington Wright, (former Director of music for the BBC programme "Songs of Praise" and Director of Music at Coventry Cathedral). The ticket also includes a light supper after the concert.

23.4 milesSun 12 Jul
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Live Music
Renaissance Voices Concert on Saturday7

Renaissance Voices Concert on Saturday

at All Saints Church

Once again we welcome Renaissance Voices to All Saints on Saturday 12 July at 6:30pm for their 25th Anniversary Concert performing Gloria, Directed by Paul Leddington Wright, (former Director of music for the BBC programme "Songs of Praise" and Director of Music at Coventry Cathedral). The ticket also includes a light supper after the concert.

23.4 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music
Renaissance Voices Concert on8

Renaissance Voices Concert on

at All Saints Church

Once again we welcome Renaissance Voices to All Saints on Saturday 12 July at 6:30pm for their 25th Anniversary Concert performing Gloria, Directed by Paul Leddington Wright, (former Director of music for the BBC programme "Songs of Praise" and Director of Music at Coventry Cathedral). The ticket also includes a light supper after the concert.

23.4 milesSun 12 Jul19:30
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Live Music
Lighthouse10

Lighthouse

at St Martin's Church

Our primary school aged children meet on Sundays during the 10.45 service for fun, friendship doing all sorts of games, crafts and activities.

17.2 milesSun 12 Jul11:45
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