1Thursday Quiz & Bingo Night
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7.6 milesSun 26 Jul
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Elston
10 picks around Elston, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Elston
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 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Elston, 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 Elston
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2The Groove 2026
Carers go free, but must book Running Time: 7pm - 10pm Age restriction: 16+ Mon 20 Jul, Mon 17 Aug, Mon 21 Sep, Mon 19 Oct, Mon 23 Nov & Mon 7 Dec It's time for you to join us at the coolest disco in town! Held in our beautiful Ballroom along with music an... Thurs 23 Jul A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY ..... HEADING IN YOUR DIRECTION Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the... Wed 5 Aug Bring your own cardboard and make. Use your imagination to create a cardboard an... Wed 12 Aug Come and join our arts facilitator Hannah for a summer kite making and garland w... Every Monday Mondays Discover the joy of dance in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere! Adult Improvers ballroom/Latin Am... Every Wednesday Fun and relaxed exercise class for adults (60yrs+). Benefits include: - Improve... Thurs 23 Jul Enjoy an action packed family film at Billingborough Village Hall, a great start... Thurs 23 Jul Village life is full of action with a screening of Hot Fuzz at Billingborough Village Hall. Dir: Edgar Wright...
12.4 milesSat 25 Jul20:00£5
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3Stories in Watercolour
About the event A solo exhibition by Celia Brookes The artworks in, “Stories in Watercolour”, are of everyday characters in real life. Celia Creates a composition, using depth, shapes, textures and shadows. These are not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but they also make people pause and wonder, what is the story behind this watercolour painting. Celia won the People’s Choice Award at the Sock Open Exhibition in 2024, the prize being this solo show. Please note on Saturday 11th July 10am – 1pm, half of the gallery will be closed due to a workshop.
22.5 milesSat 25 Jul
4Stories in Watercolour
About the event A solo exhibition by Celia Brookes The artworks in, “Stories in Watercolour”, are of everyday characters in real life. Celia Creates a composition, using depth, shapes, textures and shadows. These are not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but they also make people pause and wonder, what is the story behind this watercolour painting. Celia won the People’s Choice Award at the Sock Open Exhibition in 2024, the prize being this solo show. Please note on Saturday 11th July 10am – 1pm, half of the gallery will be closed due to a workshop.
22.5 milesSat 25 Jul11:00
5Sundays 4pm
We meet at 4pm every Sunday. Exploring the Christian faith and building Jesus-centred community through a fresh approach to rural church. With a mix of creative, reflective, lively and quiet forms of worship for all ages. For more details and events see www.thepottingshedchurch.org
14.4 milesSun 26 Jul16:00
69am Lord's Supper
A Common Worship celebration of Holy Communion with a hymn to start and finish often accompanied by Organ Music. Open for in person worship in Alvaston Parish Church (Alvaston:St.Michael's ). This service is normally live streamed to our Facebook page https://facebook.com/Alvaston.church/live.
24.6 milesSun 26 Jul09:00
7Charity Salsa Party Nottingham
Join Crossbodyleads for a Salsa Party in Nottingham on Saturday 30 May 2026 at Mapperley Plains Sports & Social Club. Enjoy dancing, music, good vibes, salsa lessons and social dancing.
10.2 milesSat 25 Jul£10
8The Game Fair Friday 24th - Sunday 26th July 2026 - Ragley Hall Join us at the annual gathering for people passionate...
Join us at the annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits and the Great British countryside. From fly fishing to falconry, clay shooting to cookery demonstrations, working dogs to wild food and not to mention the high quality shopping avenues.
14.3 milesSun 26 Jul
9The Game Fair Friday 24th - Sunday
Join us at the annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits and the Great British countryside. From fly fishing to falconry, clay shooting to cookery demonstrations, working dogs to wild food and not to mention the high quality shopping avenues.
14.3 milesSun 26 Jul
10The Game Fair Friday 24th
Join us at the annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits and the Great British countryside. From fly fishing to falconry, clay shooting to cookery demonstrations, working dogs to wild food and not to mention the high quality shopping avenues.
14.3 milesSun 26 Jul
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