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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.
1Join Andrew for 2 days of Dress Making creative the super stylish and versatile ‘Stevie’ from Tilly & The buttons! Choose whether you make the top or the dress with a loop and button or tie fastening, Andrew will also help with creating longer sleeves should you wish to! The perfect piece for your summer wardrobe – or layer up with tights & long sleeve T-shirt for the winter months too!
2Monthly family friendly services rotating between St John the Baptist Tunstall, St Peter's Leck and St Wilfrid's Melling. Either a short 30-minute service or a Messy Church with crafts both finishing with refreshments. Please see The Bell for more information or contact Rev Jane Lee
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Giggleswick and Settle Brass Band will be performing a Concert on 11th July in Lothersdale parish Church. Free admission at 7pm. Donations will be split between the band and the church funds. This concert will feature music from the Musicals. Image is from the Annual Christmas concert.
4Join us for a relaxed creative session designed just for grown-ups! Take some time for yourself to craft, chat, and relax at one of our seasonal ‘Things to Make Do’ workshops. Whether you’re an experienced maker or a complete beginner, the workshop offers the perfect chance to get creative in a friendly, welcoming space.
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Step into a world of imagination, adventure, and creativity! At our Children’s Theatre Workshop, we dress up, dream big, share ideas and bring brand-new characters and stories to life. Through creative play and high-energy drama games, young people build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills — all while having enormous fun. We love to share what…
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Each week during term time, our youth theatre groups meet up to learn and develop theatre skills, build confidence and make new friends. There are no auditions. We welcome everyone regardless of experience or ability. JUNIOR YOUTH THEATRE AGES 6 – 10 SATURDAYS | 9.30AM – 11AM Creative, fun sessions where we make friends, build…
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Senior Youth Theatre (Ages 11–14) Each week during term time, our Senior Youth Theatre group meets to develop theatre skills, build confidence and make new friends in a welcoming, supportive environment. There are no auditions and we welcome everyone, regardless of experience or ability. Participants explore performance, teamwork and creative ideas together, helping them grow…
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The Academy Showcase 2026 The multi-award-winning students from The Academy take to the stage to perform an array of genres including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Acro & Tumbling, Commercial, Contemporary, Pop Choir and Musical Theatre in their end of year Summer Showcase. Come and support these talented youngsters, you won’t be disappointed.
9Join 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...
10Following 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.
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