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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Thorpe Acre

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 Thorpe Acre, 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 Thorpe Acre

Live Music - Three Lions1

Live Music - Three Lions

at Cotes Mill

Our regular Beer Hall favourites, Tara Simms, Josephine Ellul and Lloyd Daker, have teamed up for something a little different as they take to the stage together once again as the Three Lions!

2.3 milesSat 11 Jul
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Live Music

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Social Programme4

Social Programme

at Syston Bowling Club

A regular Coffee Morning (10.30 a.m. To 12.30 p.m.) is held throughout the year on the second Saturday of each month. This is open to the public and Members are encouraged to bring friends and family. The event includes a craft sale and a raffle.

8.6 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
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Community
community7

Life Groups

at Pathways Centre

Our Life Groups at HBC are typically made up of 6-12 people of all ages and backgrounds, who want to learn more about Jesus and how to follow Him in everyday life. We do this by studying the bible, asking questions, and discussing our experiences and knowledge together, and supporting each other through prayer. We often have a topic or book that we study and reflect upon. Sometimes all our groups follow the same topic or book and this shared "theme" is continued in the talk at our Sunday service.

17 milesSun 12 Jul07:00
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Community
Faces and Places – Exhibition8

Faces and Places – Exhibition

at Artcore

A photographic journey through Derby and Osnabrück, Faces and Places captures the people, streets, cafés, public spaces, and fleeting moments that shape the everyday life of the two twinned cities. Through portraits and observations of urban life, the exhibition reflects on familiarity, cultural connection, and the subtle relationships between people and place.

13.9 milesSat 11 Jul
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Arts & Culture
Japan Fest 20269

Japan Fest 2026

at Visit Derby

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of Japanese culture and fun at Japan Fest Derby, where Derby’s QUAD turns into a vibrant celebration of all things Japan. Think bustling stall holders serving up delicious food, quirky crafts and unique finds alongside hands-on cultural activities that make the day feel like a mini adventure through the streets of Tokyo and Kyoto.

14.3 milesSat 11 Jul£20
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Community
City & Guilds 2382-26 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Course (Amendment 4)10

City & Guilds 2382-26 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Course (Amendment 4)

at Total Skills - Electrical Training Specialist

City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations course (2382-26) covering Amendment 4 — the current "Orange Book" standard (BS 7671:2018+A4:2026). 2-day intensive classroom training in Nottingham with expert tutors, small class sizes (max 12), and the City & Guilds exam included on Day 2. Just £400 all-inclusive — tuition, materials, and exam fee. Remote exam option available at £195 via online invigilation. Learners attend from across the UK. Exceptional pass rates with industry-leading tutors.

16.4 milesSat 11 Jul£400
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Workshops & Classes

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