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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Dallow

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 Dallow, 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 Dallow

Down to Chance1

Down to Chance

at Ripon Arts Hub

Presented as part of Ripon Theatre Festival. One woman, a radio, and the largest earthquake in US History. Anchorage, Alaska. 1964. A part-time radio reporter, her teenage intern, a general on leave, and a local hobbyist find themselves at the centre of a remarkable relief effort. Genie Chance, live on air, must take unimaginable risks to save her community and family from chaos. Based on the incredible true story of the Great Alaskan Earthquake, Down to Chance is a heart-warming portrait of a community in crisis with the whole world listening in. Straight from selling out the Edinburgh Fringe, this 5-star, ‘deftly staged thriller’ (The Stage) lands in Ripon this Summer. Maybe You Like It’ s madcap new show promises frenetic action, frantic multi-roling, and immersive live sound in this ‘love letter to the golden age of radio’ (The Scotsman). Down to Chance was developed with support from Theatre Royal Plymouth and The Pleasance for The Edinburgh National Partnerships Programme. “Simply the best show I’ve seen this year.” UK Theatre Web “Deftly staged thriller” ( The Stage) Age Guide 12+ Tickets £15

7.4 milesSat 11 Jul£15
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Community
The Poetical Life of Philomena McGuiness2

The Poetical Life of Philomena McGuiness

at Ripon Arts Hub

Presented as part of Ripon Theatre Festival. How will history remember you? As the person you are, or as the person you want to be? A funny and poignant story of an Irish nurse and poet, based on the true stories from World War II. It’s 1939 and Philomena McGuinness, an Irish nurse and poet, has been newly recruited for the British war effort. But can one live a life true to the poetry inside them when they are constantly being defined by their role in the war? Moon Rabbit is an innovative, two-person theatre company specialising in historical one-woman plays. Based in Edinburgh, they have performed their historical one-person shows all across the UK, and onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne. The company was founded by Joshua King (playwright and fiction writer) and performer and voice actor, Jasmin Gleeson. Joshua is also co-founder of and writer for theatre company Say It Again, Sorry? “If you leave this play feeling anything other than touched and inspired, then you are probably not breathing.” Broadway Baby Sponsored by Specsavers Ripon Age Guide 12+ Tickets £12

7.4 milesSun 12 Jul£12
CuratedSee the details→
Community

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No Strings Attached – A Puppet Cabaret3

No Strings Attached – A Puppet Cabaret

at Ripon Arts Hub

Presented as part of Ripon Theatre Festival. An evening of song and sketches and some surprises, all performed by talented puppets with help from local community performers and Puppet Power North . Join the Festival Team, friends and volunteers for a fun finish to Festival week. Puppet Power North (PPN) is led by Mark Edwards who has honed his puppetry skills over the last decade working with amateur societies, schools and youth groups. Mark has been in education for over 35 years and has used puppets throughout his time as an educator. After being inspired through a Noda summer school course he has for the last 10 years developed puppet workshops for young people and adults. For the last 20 years he has directed musicals for a number of local amateur operatic societies. 2024 saw him direct a production of Avenue Q . Age Guide 10+ Tickets £10

7.4 milesSun 12 Jul£10
CuratedSee the details→
Community
Classes at Yarn etc…4

Classes at Yarn etc…

at Yarn Etc

Sat 11th July – 10am – Learn to knit! A Beginners/Refreshers Knitting Workshop – Scarf or Cowl FULLY BOOKED Come join us and learn to knit! Never knitted before? No problem! Haven’t picked up those needles in years? No problem! Price: £55 Book Online Sat 11th July – 10am – Summer palace blanket – Half Day Crochet Workshop Come join us to make the most beautiful Summer palace blanket by the most amazing crochet designer and pattern writer, Janie Crow. Using yarns Price: £45 Book Online Fri 17th July – 10am – Olé Cushion Crochet Day! Intermediate/Advanced Tapestry & Mosaic Crochet Get ready to level up your crochet game with some cool tapestry and mosaic cushion techniques! Price: £55 Book Online Fri 24th July – 10am – Crochet Summer Mandala’s -Patterns and working in the round Get ready to dive into colourful mandala patterns and master the art crocheting working in the round in a chill, creative session. Price: £30 Book Online Fri 31st July – 10am – Adult & Child Learn to Crochet a Cacti Parent & child- Intro to crochet session! Join us at Yarn Etc. for a fun and interactive crochet session designed for parents and children! Price: £50 Book Online Fri 11th Sept – 10am – The Harrogate Stitch Society – Stitch & Sleuth Join us for a mystery square blanket, knit or crochet. Price is total for 3 sessions.

12.4 milesSat 11 Jul£55
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Workshops & Classes
Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby5

Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

at Otley Courthouse

One 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.

16 milesSat 11 Jul£23
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Children & Family
Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby (MATINEE)6

Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby (MATINEE)

at Otley Courthouse

One 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.

16 milesSat 11 Jul£23
Local gemSee the details→
Children & Family
Worship@10 Tunstall7

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.

16.7 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
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Religion & Spirituality
Things to Make and Do: Summer Weaving8

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.

17.7 milesSat 11 Jul£15
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Community
BLT Studio: Seizure! ITCH Scratch Night9

BLT Studio: Seizure! ITCH Scratch Night

at Bingley Arts Centre

Join 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 […]

20.9 milesSat 11 Jul£1
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Community
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.

21.5 milesSat 11 Jul20:00
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Live Music

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