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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Vernham Street and Little Down

10 picks around Vernham Street and Little Down, from 9 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Vernham Street and Little Down

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 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Vernham Street and Little Down, 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 Vernham Street and Little Down

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Communion with Children's Groups

at St Mary's, Greenham

We worship together with modern worship songs and share our week then we move into groups to study the Bible before coming back together to pray for the world and share Communion. We remember that we are all part of God's family by worshipping and eating together.

9.8 milesSun 26 Jul10:30
CuratedSee the details→
Children & FamilyReligion & Spirituality
Summer Circus9

Summer Circus

at Winchester Heights Care Home

Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.

18.2 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community
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Proteus live social media feed

at Proteus Creation Space

All Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Follow Proteus Theatre Company 8 hours ago Lightbox link for post with description BANS ON TOAST LAST REMAINING TICKETS for the... BANS ON TOAST LAST REMAINING TICKETS for the Basingstoke leg of @beans.on.toast UK tour "In your neck of the woods" Over 80% sold in under 2 weeks so snap 'em up quick! https://www.ticketsource.com/proteus-theatre/t-njmxkze 3 0 Share 17897007516518006 Follow Proteus Theatre Company 1 days ago Lightbox link for post with description What are your plans for the summer holiday?... What are your plans for the summer holiday? How about a trip to the seaside? Join us for a brand new adventure-by-the-sea without even leaving Basingstoke in this summer's family show: Let's Go To The Seaside by @scratchbuiltproductions and Proteus. ... Perfect for young audiences, this immersive adventure takes families through tactile and interactive sets, meeting hilarious characters and gorgeous puppets along the way for a memory making start to your summer! Tickets on sale now (link in bio) from proteus.com The show runs from Sat 25th July to Sun 2nd August, with 3 performances a day to choose from! See you there!

18.3 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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