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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11โ€“12 July Near West End

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 West End, 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 West End

Tajweed and Quran Class2

Tajweed and Quran Class

at Lammack Prayer Room

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...

3.6 milesSat 11 Jul
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Workshops & Classes

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Teddy Beat Picnic at St Paul's Church, Monton;7

Teddy Beat Picnic at St Paul's Church, Monton;

at St Andrew's Church

Teddy 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

18.7 milesSat 11 Jul15:00
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Community
Do you enjoy singing8

Do you enjoy singing

at Holy Rood Swinton

Would you like to join our Church Choir? * Traditional Hymns * Worship Songs * Three sung communion settings and occasional anthems ~ Ability to read music not essential ~ Choir practice 9.30 am on a Sunday Morning before the service begins at 10 am Interested? Contact our Organist & Choirmaster, Gary Owen, ARCO, LTCL, LLCM, using the "Get In Touch" button on this website or via Holy Rood Facebook page.

17.1 milesSun 12 Jul10:30
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Community
2 Day Dress Making Course for Beginners & Improvers with Andrew9

2 Day Dress Making Course for Beginners & Improvers with Andrew

at Creative Thread Studio

Join Andrew for 2 days of Dress Making creative the super stylish and versatile โ€˜Stevieโ€™ 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 โ€“ or layer up with tights & long sleeve T-shirt for the winter months too!

18.1 milesSat 11 JulVaries
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Workshops & Classes
Brass Band Concert10Free! (worth double-checking)

Brass Band Concert

at Christ Church, Lothersdale

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.

18.1 milesSat 11 Jul20:00
Local gemSee the detailsโ†’
Live Music

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