1Live Music from Blackmore | July
Live music from Blackmore More information to follow soon.
7.6 milesSat 25 Jul
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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Sydenham
10 picks around Sydenham, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.
25–26 July Near Sydenham
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 Sydenham, 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 Sydenham
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2Live Music from Blackmore | July — The Russell Arms
7.6 milesSat 25 Jul20:00
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3Free! (worth double-checking)Art Buffet (Summer 2026)
Join our Art Buffet (Summer 2026) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Monthly on Saturdays, 10.30am-12.30pm These 2 hour playful art sessions are aimed at adults who want to explore their creative side in a completely informal and pressure- free setting! Each session focuses on a particular process or material: 30 May: Monoprinting 27 Jun: Mini weavings 25 Jul: Unexpected paintbrushes Select what you’d like to use from the ‘art buffet’ and let’s create! This is art for art's sake; no predetermined outcomes, no expectations, and no judgement - just time for you to unwind and leave your to-do for expressing yourself, creative self-care, and giving yourself a break. Zero art skill or experience is needed
14.7 milesSat 25 Jul
4Free! (worth double-checking)Art Buffet (Summer 2026)
Join our Art Buffet (Summer 2026) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Monthly on Saturdays, 10.30am-12.30pm These 2 hour playful art sessions are aimed at adults who want to explore their creative side in a completely informal and pressure- free setting! Each session focuses on a particular process or material: 30 May: Monoprinting 27 Jun: Mini weavings 25 Jul: Unexpected paintbrushes Select what you’d like to use from the ‘art buffet’ and let’s create! This is art for art's sake; no predetermined outcomes, no expectations, and no judgement - just time for you to unwind and leave your to-do list at home. Fantastic for expressing yourself, creative self-care, and giving yourself a break. Zero art skill or experience is needed
14.7 milesSat 25 Jul11:30
5Summer Circus
at Beaconsfield Heights Care Home
Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.
14.8 milesSun 26 Jul
6St Mark's Communion
at Saint Mark's Hospital Church
Whilst essential maintenance work is undertaken, services are temporarily being held in the nearby Seminar Room 1, also located on the St Mark’s hospital site. Directions to Seminar Room 1 will be on the church door. On the forth Sunday of the month, at 11am we hold a traditional service of Holy Communion, with hymns, prayers, and a short talk, providing a reflective and contemplative space to meet with God, at St Mark’s Church situated within the grounds of the hospital. For more information, please contact the office (details in link below). This event will be Covid-secure with processes in place to look after us all. Recent changes in government guidance mean that the wearing of face masks is now optional. If you want to wear a face mask, we want you to feel completely comfortable in doing so - but it is no longer a requirement. We want to make Sundays as comfortable as possible for everyone.
15.5 milesSun 26 Jul12:00
7Discover Pilot Training at Leading Edge Aviation
Open Days and Events Discover Pilot Training at Leading Edge Aviation Thinking about becoming a pilot? Curious about what’s involved in flight training? The best way to answer all your questions about a career in aviation is to visit us at an Open Day or speak to us at an aviation exhibition. Open Days at Leading Edge Aviation Our Oxford campus Open Days take place every other month and are the perfect opportunity for you to meet our staff, current students and graduates. Your visit will include: Keynote Presentation from a member of our Senior Leadership Team Academy and aircraft tour Accommodation tour Trial flight in both the DA42 and A320 simulators Instructor-led ground school Q&A Skills assessment session with top tips Graduate speaker presentation Upcoming Open Days Are you aged 16 or over and looking to start your journey to the flight deck? Register for an Open Day in a few simple steps! Choose a suitable date below. LEA Open Day 25 Jul 2026 Leading Edge Aviation Campus LEA Open Day 19 Sep 2026 Leading Edge Aviation Campus Aviation Exhibitions Attending aviation events and exhibitions such as Pilot Careers Live and World Pilot Expo is a great idea when you’re researching your future options and deciding which flight school is best for you. These exhibitions bring together leading ATOs (Approved Training Organisations) and airlines to answer your questions about becoming a commercial pilot.
17.9 milesSat 25 Jul
8Summer Circus
at Chorleywood Manor Care Home
Step right up and join us at Southampton Manor for our Summer Circus, a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, games and summer celebrations for the whole community to enjoy. Enjoy live entertainment from Louis Bibbins singing summer classics, alongside a BBQ, summer refreshments, circus-themed games, stalls, a tombola and plenty of fun throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a personal tour of the home and discover what life is like at Southampton Manor. We will also be raising money in support of Mountbatten during the event.
19.5 milesSun 26 Jul
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9Gundam TCG Deck Build Box Freedom Ascension Event [SC01+GD05]
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24.9 milesSat 25 Jul13:00£40
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10Gundam TCG Deck Build Box Freedom Ascension Event [SC01+GD05]
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24.9 milesSun 26 Jul£40
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