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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Stanners, High

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 Stanners, High, 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 Stanners, High

Godly Grow1

Godly Grow

at Church of St Michael and All Angels, Felton

Godly Grow takes place at St Michael’s Church, Felton as part of the 11am Family Service on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of each month for school-aged children. During Godly Grow, we experience a story from the bible, using toys and resources to bring it to life. We wonder about the story together and then respond to the story, choosing from items such as paint, craft, lego, clay or blocks. Finally, we share a feast!

8.7 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
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Woolly Mammoths3

Woolly Mammoths

at Star And Shadow Cinema

Sun 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 ]

13.8 milesSun 12 Jul
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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold4

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

at The Theatre Royal

Evenings: 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

14 milesSat 11 Jul
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community5

Little Gems

at 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!

14.1 milesSat 11 Jul
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St Martin's Centre - 20th Anniversary Event6

St Martin's Centre - 20th Anniversary Event

at St. Martin's Church

Plans 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.

14.5 milesSat 11 Jul13:00
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FEAST7

FEAST

at Sunderland Minster

This informal service runs throughout most of the year, but takes a break in August. We begin, together, for singing and to hear the Bible (often presented in dramatic form) before choosing from a range of activities - quiet reflection, craft, Bible study in English or in Farsi. We then come back together, to share what we have done and learned, and some weeks we end with eating a simple lunch together.

22 milesSun 12 Jul12:30
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Heritage Steam Train Ride (Timetable A)8

Heritage Steam Train Ride (Timetable A)

at Tanfield Railway

Enjoy a scenic 6-mile round-trip through the Causey Valley aboard a lovingly restored steam locomotive and Victorian-era carriages. Day Rover tickets allow unlimited travel all day, and you can join or break your journey at any station.

18.1 milesSun 12 Jul£6-£16.30
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Diesel Train Driving Experience10

Diesel Train Driving Experience

at Tanfield Railway

Take control of a historic diesel locomotive at Tanfield Railway in this unique, private driving experience lasting 40 minutes. Participants aged 21+ get complimentary day travel and a goody bag.

18.1 milesSun 12 Jul11:50£157.50
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