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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Trench Green
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 Trench Green, 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 Trench Green
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5GET TOGETHER SUNDAY - Hymns and History
GET TOGETHER SUNDAY - Hymns and History. Occurring for 1 hour Venue St. Mary’s RC Church, Sonning Common Address St. Mary’s RC Church, Sonning Common, Peppard Road, Sonning Common. An ecumenical celebration of our faith and fellowship, in St Michael’s Church, at4.30pm, on Sunday, 12 July.
2.4 milesSun 12 Jul17:30
6Crafty Church - July 2026
Join us for a morning of messy fun. The session is FREE but please reserve your places so we know how many to cater for. All children must be accompanied by an adult. If child could please bring along a refillable water bottle that would be a great help. Link to book places https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/NTEzMC0xNQ/t
5.7 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
7Garage Classics Bottomless Brunch
Calling all UK Garage fans… get ready to brunch with the ultimate classic garage vibes! Join us on Saturday 11th July for 3 hours of non-stop garage bangers — from Artful Dodger to Craig David, MJ Cole to Ms. Dynamite, it’s a full-on party for you and your crew Time & Pricing:
3.1 milesSat 11 Jul£46.50
8Yoga with Julie
Yoga classes Saturday 10-11am All held in our Upper room of the Parish Centre
5.7 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
9Free! (worth double-checking)Ebru for Beginners Workshop (Turkish Marbling)
Join our Ebru for Beginners Workshop (Turkish Marbling) class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Credit to Melek Ali Oglou for the images. Minimum age: suitable for children, but all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times Free to attend, but booking encouraged as spaces are limited Ebru, or Marbling Art, is a traditional Turkish art form that involves creating colourful patterns on water, which are then transferred onto paper. These patterns often include flowers, lattice designs, and symbolic motifs such as crescents and moons. Join this interactive workshop to create your own beautiful, marbled patterns using this traditional technique. Once dry, you can take your artwork home.
12.5 milesSat 11 Jul
10Free! (worth double-checking)African Drumming Workshop
Join our African Drumming Workshop class at Cornerstone Arts Didcot! Join Kato from Oxford Drum School for a fun, hands-on African drumming workshop. Learn traditional rhythms, develop your musical skills and experience the joy of making music together. Suitable for a range of ages and abilities, these energetic sessions are free to attend, but advance booking is essential. The workshops are free, but reservations are necessary as spaces are limited. Parents/carers must stay with children throughout. Session 1: 10.10am–10.55am (School Years 1–3) Session 2: 11.15am–12pm (School Years 1–3) Session 3: 12.45pm–1.45pm (School Years 4–6) Session 4: 2pm–3pm (School Years 7+)
12.5 milesSat 11 Jul
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