1Aiming High
at The Met
Aiming High is The Met’s specialist drama group for learning disabled and autistic young people. It is an accessible and fun workshop run by highly qualified practitioners.
6.3 milesSat 11 Jul£44.00
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Entwistle
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 Entwistle, 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 Entwistle
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2Darwen Library Larks and The Grand Choir
Following the success of their 2024 production of ‘Yanomamo’ by Lancashire teachers-turned-songwriters Peter Rose and Anne Conlon, The Grand Choir now presents ‘Ocean World’, another of Rose and Conlon's natural-world musicals.
7.3 milesSun 12 Jul17:30
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3Tajweed and Quran Class
Join us for Tajweed and Quran Class on July 11, 2026. Engage with inspiration, learning, and community building. Stay connected with us at Lammack Prayer Room for more opportunities to deepen your spiritual journey and connect with like-minded individuals...
8.4 milesSat 11 Jul
4All Age Eucharist
at St Laurence
All Age Eucharist with children's talk. The music at these services will generally be contemporary and led by Justin Stretch and Adam Cree (keyboard and drums). As there is no creche, please feel free to bring along soft toys for the very little ones.
9.1 milesSat 11 Jul18:00
5All Age Eucharist
at St Laurence
All Age Eucharist with children's talk. There is no congregational singing at this service. As there is no creche, please feel free to bring along soft toys for the very little ones.
9.1 milesSun 12 Jul10:00
6Rossendale Team Online Worship
Every Sunday at 10.30am, a member of the Rossendale Team will post a live service on the Rossendale YouTube Channel. Just Follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLtIdsOk4kAmgXU3KTKcyA
9.8 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
7Welcome to Wonderland
From classical masterpieces to contemporary wonders, experience the beauty of storytelling through the elegance of dance.
7.3 milesSat 11 Jul14:00
8Solemn Eucharist
at St Peter and St Paul's Parish Church
A joyful celebration of the Eucharist that is at the heart of our weekly worship together.
7.9 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
9Family Celebration Mass
at St Andrew's Church Accrington
Join us at St Mary Magdalen's each second Sunday for a family-friendly Celebration Mass, with fun, fellowship, crafts, food and worship. All welcome!
7 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
10Family Celebration Mass
Join us at St Mary Magdalen's each second Sunday for a family-friendly Celebration Mass, with fun, fellowship, crafts, food and worship. All welcome!
7.4 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
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