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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 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.
2Free! (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.
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3Join us for an opening-night event for Yorkshire Fringe Festival 2026 with eight new plays in a day as Studio Productions proudly presents its latest ITCH scratch night, Seizure! It’s a fantastic celebration of new writing and creativity, performed by The ITCH Players – members of Bingley Little Theatre. Audience members are encouraged to share […]
4One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.
5One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.
6Prepare for an electrifying night as Xperience Live presents, The Music of Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - bringing you the unforgettable music of Whitney Houston in a tribute like no other! This breathtaking show will feature a world-class live band with one of the UKs leading Whitney Houston tribute artists, delivering Whitney’s greatest hits with
7Monthly 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
8To receive the link to join these services, please email with the word subscribe and once you’ve done this, you’re automatically on the list for each service.
9For the second year, Ilkley Manor House is delighted to be part of Ilkley Live, with our historic courtyard once again becoming a welcoming venue for live music. Join...
10Explore pictures, stories and poems. Create mice pictures, poems and mice characters These events take place downstairs in Ilkley Manor House or outside if the weather is good. Can’t...
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