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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.
1Free! (worth double-checking)at Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival
This informal Make & Meet workshop is part of the latest Burr of Berwick Film Library Jabberwocky: The Internet and Creative Freedom. The Film Library includes an interactive exhibition of games and opportunities to follow online rabbit-holes, alongside workshops that will help you reclaim the internet as a creative space for self-expression.
2A HILLFORT AWAKENS TO THE MIGHT OF ROME Introducing a first -of-its-kind immersive experience- a cinematic recreation of a Roman assault on the native hill fort of Burnswark, where silence fell harder than swords. Through cutting-edge visuals, atmospheric sound and haunting storytelling, witness one of the most significant and sobering moments on Scotland’s ancient frontier. […]
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3Sun 12 July // 12:00 Sun 26 July // 12:00 Sun 6 September // 12:00 Sun 20 September // 12:00 Sun 4 October // 12:00 Sun 18 October // 12:00 Sun 1 November // 12:00 Sun 15 November // 12:00 Sun 29 November // 12:00 Sun 13 December // 12:00 A free, drop-in, knitting and crochet club for any age, ability or gender. Children under 16 … [ more ]
4Evenings: 7.30pm Matinees: Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm Running Time: 2hrs 10mins (including interval) Need to know: 12+, contains strong language, derogatory language prevalent to the period, and depictions of violence including gunshots. Audio Described and Captioned perf with pre-show Touch Tour : Sat 11 Jul, 2.30pm
5at The Bistro
Little Gems School of Dance invite you to join them and defy dance gravity with a show packed full of amazing routines! We have it all in one show – disco classics, pop legends, musical memories and reimagined classics, before finally we dance through life and prove how Wicked we really are!
6Plans are well underway for celebrating this milestone for St Martin’s Centre. Suzanne is working on a timetable of events culminating in a special day on July 11th. The Church, of course will be part of and involved in the celebrations. Many familiar faces will be invited to come along and our fabulous choir been asked to perform on the day.
7Landscape Offerings - 3 April – 12 July 2026 — an evocative art exhibition by Georgie Fay and Jenny Jubb, inspired by archaeology, memory, and the Scottish Borders landscape.
8Free! (worth double-checking)Come and discover the toys that Roman children played with, in the company of the famous Marcus the Medicus
9at St Paul's Church, Macclesfield
Free Family Fun. Themed crafts, hunt/game, short bible story and light dinner at the end.
10at Bloom Baby Classes East Lothian
When baby class worlds collide Join Bloom & Mama Movement for a special morning of movement, play and coffee!
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