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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Stony Cross

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 Stony Cross, 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 Stony Cross

Service Description1

Service Description

at Cup Ceramics Community

Skills Improvement courses with Mary Stephens Join guest teacher Mary for a day of tackling your throwing woes with a small class size of up to five participants. These courses are designed to allow you time to play and improve on the wheel, with guaranteed quality time with the teacher in a small group setting. Expect: 10-1pm throwing surgery 1-145pm lunch break (bring your own or purchase refreshments from our on site cafe) 145-4pm building muscle memory by throwing to a consistent size and form DATE AND TIME: Sunday July 18th 10-4pm Maximum participants: 5 Minimum participant required to run: 3 Suitable for those with throwing experience, participants must be able to centre and throw a cylinder and bowl. Age 16+ Price includes a single piece of work fired.

5 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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Community
Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip2

Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip

at The Globe

8pm “My favourite song of the last decade… because it’s human, it’s real and it has soul.” — Iggy Pop Wildly original, gloriously unpredictable, and impossible to pigeonhole, Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are one of the UK’s most beloved underground live acts. For many years they were a Glastonbury tradition , drawing crowds who wouldn’t dream of starting their festival without witnessing Mik’s riotous sets at the Croissant Neuf Bandstand or the Rocket Lounge—performances that have become part of Glastonbury folklore. At the heart of it all is Mik himself—part punk-poet, part surreal philosopher, part stand-up comic—fixing the audience with his compelling stare before launching into improvised tales, spoken-word detours, spontaneous tangents, and moments of both hilarity and tenderness. Every show feels handcrafted for the people in the room, full of unpredictable interaction, surreal humour, and the occasional burst of unexpected interpretive dancing that leave audiences roaring with laughter. This unique performance energy is powered by the razor-sharp musicianship of Jonny Flockton and a rotating cast of superb bass players, weaving together rock, soul, funk, cosmic country, and DIY punk spirit into a sound entirely their own. Their fan base spans generations—anyone who loves clever lyrics, fearless live performance, and gigs that feel alive.

18.6 milesSat 11 Jul
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Live Music

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The Hare Who Wrote The Stars3

The Hare Who Wrote The Stars

at The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley

Volume One Tongue returns to Clearwell Caves to share their new show : The Hare Who Wrote The stars. The culmination of three years writing across folk, trip and rock traditions, they bring a live band, puppets and Butoh dance, 100ft deep inside one of the UK's oldest mining networks. This is a handmade show. Expect avant-garde performance of live music, puppets and Butoh. Even though this is a summer performance, it will be cold underground (10 degrees), so make sure to wear warm clothing and flat soled footwear with a good grip.

23.2 milesSat 11 Jul20:00£20.00
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Live Music
Residential Writing Course: Writing with Coaching4

Residential Writing Course: Writing with Coaching

at The Hurst Writing House - Arvon Foundation

Sometimes ‘real life’ gets in the way of your creative practice. Sometimes your writing feels stuck, and you don’t know how to move it on. Sometimes you know you want to write, but don’t know what to write… Join award-winning author Elise Valmorbida with experienced coach and facilitator Richard Beecham for a week of support and inspiration. You’ll take your writing into new territory with exercises that will get you thinking in different ways. Your tutors will help you to explore your material, create compelling stories and develop your writing voice. You’ll learn coaching techniques too. They’ll help you make time for your writing, get you through the sticky bits, and leave you feeling confident about your project and your ability to see it through. Suitable for writers at all stages of their journey, writing in any genre, this course offers one-to-one sessions, group workshops and plenty of informal wisdom in between. You’ll leave with fresh insights and new tools to fuel your writing—even when you get back to ‘real life’! What to Expect: • Supportive workshops to deepen your craft: We’ll share writing, and we’ll share feedback. There’ll be prompts and discussions to help you hone in on what you really want to write, and how. • Professional guidance from your tutors: Two experts offer critical support and insight to help you build your creative practice and energise your writing.

24.3 milesSat 11 Jul£995
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Workshops & Classes
Dragonfly ID Course5

Dragonfly ID Course

at Secret Hill Discovery Centre

Ian will guide this gentle stroll around our Onny Meadows. This is a good time tosee several of the larger, more spectacular dragonflies commonly found in Shropshire. Our ponds and the River Onny combined with insect filled meadows provide a rich habitat for these hunting insects. £8.00 per person, booking essential.

22.4 milesSat 11 Jul11:00£8.00
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Workshops & Classes
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Time

at Ludlow Museum

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16.8 milesSat 11 Jul
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