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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.
1Following 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.
2Join 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...
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3at 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.
4at 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.
5From classical masterpieces to contemporary wonders, experience the beauty of storytelling through the elegance of dance.
6at St Peter and St Paul's Parish Church
A joyful celebration of the Eucharist that is at the heart of our weekly worship together.
7at 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!
8Join us at St Mary Magdalen's each second Sunday for a family-friendly Celebration Mass, with fun, fellowship, crafts, food and worship. All welcome!
9Teddy Beat Picnic at St Paul's Church, Monton; Saturday 11th July 2026 Occurring for 2 hours, 15 mins Venue St Paul's Church Monton Address Egerton Road MONTON, Eccles M30 9LR, M30 9LR, United Kingdom Please join us for a fun afternoon at St Paul's Church in Monton on Saturday, 11th July 2026! The event is on from 2pm - 4:15pm with the doors opening at 1:45pm. Bring your Teddies! Come on the Paw Hunt, Rap with Bramble The Teddy who loves to sing and hear his story! Small snack box provided for your picnic! Fantastic ABBA Duo, Monton Green Primary School Choir, Games, Quizzes and much more! Booking essential; please use the QR Code on the poster or email: [email protected] ~ all proceeds are for Salford Foodbank and church community outreach. Event held in a Church Choir Event held in a Community Space Family Friendly Fundraising Refreshments Singing
10at The Plaza
Swingin’ at the Movies Join Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats big band for an evening of movie magic as we head back to the heyday of the Plaza with themes and songs made famous on the silver screen. Including classics from the Cotton Club, James Bond and the Pink Panther, as well as more recent favourites from Austin Powers, When Harry Met Sally and the Incredibles. With two fantastic vocalists there’ll be hits from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland, bringing back the sounds of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats is a 20-piece big band based in Lymm, Cheshire, and they perform regularly at venues around the North West. Buy Tickets
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