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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Stanswood

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 Stanswood, 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 Stanswood

Youth Art Session1Free! (worth double-checking)

Youth Art Session

at Quay Arts Centre

A monthly workshop especially for 12-15yr olds. Whether you want to learn new skills, try out new materials, or simply enjoy making art, these workshops offer a fun and supportive space to explore your creativity.

7.3 milesSun 12 Jul
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So Ceroc Beginners Day7

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

13.6 milesSun 12 Jul£10
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Dance
Make Three Stacking Bangles Workshop Saturday8

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.

10.2 milesSat 11 Jul
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Workshops & Classes
Make Three Stacking Bangles Workshop9

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.

10.2 milesSat 11 Jul£175.00
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Workshops & Classes
FASH10

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...

13.4 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
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