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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.
1at Gosport Museum and Art Gallery
Are you a lover of shoes? Whether you are drawn to the ordinary or obsessed by wacky design shoes, this is your opportunity to immortalise your favourite footwear into a piece of artwork!
2FASH (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...
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3In 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.
4In 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.
5Wednesday 8 July 2026 11am - 12noon
6A gentle awakening to your inner healing energy, receive your Reiki Level 1 attunement and begin your journey as a healer.
7A gentle awakening to your inner healing energy, receive your Reiki Level 1 attunement and begin your journey as a healer.
8Free! (worth double-checking)at Portsmouth Natural History Museum
To celebrate Portsmouth100, create a doll of the person who has made Portsmouth special to you.
9at Beaulieu
Join us for an immersive family-fun filled weekend at Beaulieu, where history comes alive with The Marquess of Winchester’s Regiment.
10at Portsmouth Temple of Spiritualism
DIVINE SERVICE with Lynn Summerfield upstairs 11.00-12.00 doors open 10.30 healing meditation, philosophy, Spirit communication. Stannah chair lift available
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