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Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Old Byland
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 Old Byland, 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 Old Byland
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2Early Worship
7.9 milesSun 12 Jul
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3Classes 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.
23.8 milesSat 11 Jul£55
43 Stacking Rings Workshop - AHH Studios (Sat)
3 Stacking Rings Workshop When: Sat 11 July, 10.30am - 1pm Design and create a unique set of 3 sterling silver stacking rings. Learn the basics of jewellery making including: how to size your ring, cutting, shaping, soldering, filing, texturing and finishing. Make them as a special gift or to
17.3 milesSat 11 Jul£70
53 Stacking Rings Workshop - AHH Studios (Sun)
3 Stacking Rings Workshop When: Sat 12 July, 10.30am - 1pm Design and create a unique set of 3 sterling silver stacking rings. Learn the basics of jewellery making including: how to size your ring, cutting, shaping, soldering, filing, texturing and finishing. Make them as a special gift or to
17.3 milesSun 12 Jul£70
6Trilogy Ensemble in concert at the Wesley Centre
An afternoon of music to reflect the warmth and beauty of summer. Trilogy Ensemble was founded in 2019 by three musicians and chamber music lovers - Amy-Jayne Milton (flute), Bethan Griffiths (harp) and Henrietta Hill (viola) - who thrive on bringing the thrill of live chamber music to local communities. Tea, coffee and cake from the Wesley Centre's own Chapel Kitchen will be served following the performance. Perfect for a summer Sunday afternoon here in Malton.
17.3 milesSun 12 Jul£18
7Families @ St Chad's
A service for families with school aged children. We all hear stories from the bible, sing songs, pray together, do crafts and other activities, before finishing with tea and toast. This service is only for those who come with school aged children. Parents, grandparents, & carers all stay and join in with the worship.
20 milesSun 12 Jul16:00
8Worship@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.
20.7 milesSun 12 Jul11:00
9Arnup studios group exhibition
11 July – 13 September Pyramid Gallery , 43 Stonegate, York, North Yorkshire All six Arnup Studios artists – Hannah Arnup , Liz Foster, Michelle Galloway , Kate Pettitt , Penny Phillips and Emma Welsh will exhibiting together at this wonderful city centre gallery in York. More details nearer the time.
21.4 milesSat 11 Jul
10Free! (worth double-checking)Pop-aoke
Get ready to sing your heart out at POP-AOKE – our all-new karaoke night at Flares Popworld Middlesbrough! 8PM – 2AM FREE ENTRY all night FREE SHOT for every singer £2.50 DRINKS ALL NIGHT! From pop classics to party anthems – this is your time to shine! Grab the mic, grab your mates, and let’s make Sunday nights UNMISSABLE!
21.8 milesSun 12 Jul
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