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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Rusthall

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 Rusthall, 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.

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Flirting (35mm)4

Flirting (35mm)

at David Lean Cinema

FLIRTING (35mm) 1991 | Dir John Duigan | Australia | 95 min Stars: Noah Taylor, Nicole Kidman, Thandie Newton The second autobiographical film by Duigan after The Year My Voice Broke. Taylor again plays Danny, now at a rural boarding school, where he meets Thandiwe, the rebellious daughter of African parents, who studies at the nearby Girl’s college. Before long a romance develops between the two, who must get around the rules of both institutions to see each other. This tender and perceptive film sees early performances from female stars Kidman and Newton, as well as Naomi Watts. A 35mm presentation in association with The Cinema Museum. Saturday 11 July at 2.00pm Get Tickets

21.8 milesSat 11 Jul
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The Close-Up Show - Real Magic Real Close5

The Close-Up Show - Real Magic Real Close

at Churchill Theatre

An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand. Close-up magic is one of the most popular and impressive forms of the art, and this event showcases some of the best exponents. Enjoy three performances at three tables as the magicians rotate and entertain. Age Restriction 11+

20.7 milesSat 11 Jul
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Sunday Special6

Sunday Special

at St Mary's Church

This is our group for children aged between 3 years and 11 years. We meet on the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month, starting in the Church then moving over to the the hall for a time of teaching through stories and craft. We then return to the Church for Communion or the end of the service. We would love for your little ones to join us and learn more of the stories of Jesus.

21.6 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
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Art Book Club7

Art Book Club

at Museum of Croydon

Join us every month in the Clocktower Café for a relaxed, friendly discussion on an art-related book as part of our Croydon Art Collection: Matching Masterpieces Exhibition. For our next session, we will be reading Grayson Perry’s Playing to the Gallery as part of a programme of events around ou

21.8 milesSat 11 Jul
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Community
Area 13 Dressage Qualifier8

Area 13 Dressage Qualifier

at Horsham & District Riding Club

This qualifier is being held at East Byshee and kindly run by Three Counties RC. Classes range from Intro to Advanced Medium with the Championship being held at the NAF Nationals at Lincolnshire Showground on 5th - 6th September 2026. There are also non -qualifier classes at this competition. All classes are held on grass. Any members wanting to take part in this please

24.5 milesSat 11 Jul
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First Aid - Complete course (10A&B)9

First Aid - Complete course (10A&B)

at Kent Scouts

First Aid - Complete course (10A&B) training courseLocation: GILLINGHAM DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS, REAR OF CASTLEMAINE AVENUE, GILLINGHAM, KENT, ME7 2QE WHAT 3 WORDS- ABOVE ASHES WORK Book online

16.7 milesSun 12 Jul10:00
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