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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Buckden

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 Buckden, 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 Buckden

Things to Make and Do: Summer Weaving1

Things to Make and Do: Summer Weaving

at Craven Museum

Join 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.

16 milesSat 11 Jul£15
Local gemSee the details→
Community
community2

Sunday@4

at St Peter's Church

Monthly 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

18.6 milesSun 12 Jul17:00
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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Brass Band Concert3Free! (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.

19.4 milesSat 11 Jul20:00
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music
Worship@10 Tunstall4

Worship@10 Tunstall

at St Anne's, Catterick Village

Worship@10 takes place on the second Sunday of each month at Holy Trinity Church, Tunstall. The service includes singing, prayer, scripture, reflection and Holy Communion. It uses Church of England liturgy. Children and young people are very welcome. Sometimes there may be refreshments after the service - depending of availablity of volunteers.

22.6 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
Local gemSee the details→
Religion & Spirituality

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