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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Ludstone

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 Ludstone, 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 Ludstone

The Robin1

The Robin

at Robin R&B 2

Soul’d Out UK Astonishingly energetic, entertaining and 100% LIVE, Soul’d Out UK are a 9-12 piece band featuring powerful male and female vocalists, funky rhythm section and a stonking full sax, trumpet and trombone horn section. Up to 2 hours of partying with soul and motown classics! Unlike other bands, we don’t use backing tracks, click tracks or synthesised horn sections to fill in the gaps. We are 100% LIVE with REAL instruments. We’ll guarantee a dance floor full of your guests, totally absorbed in the party atmosphere. Yeah, yeah! We don’t just like good music, we love it! Our repertoire delivers the best Soul, Northern Soul & Tamla Motown classics, taking our inspiration from the Motown and Stax labels, including artists such as Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Martha Reeves, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, The Four Tops and Al Wilson. Tickets for this show are non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation, ticket holders will be contacted. Share:

9.4 milesSat 11 Jul19:00
Local gemSee the details→
Live Music
community2

Fusion @4

at St Chad's Church

Church but not as you know it. Every 1st or 2nd Saturday of the month. A service for all the family those who have never been in a church to regular members. It has crafts, games, worship, prayer and food at the end. A perfect service for those who find church daunting but have questions about God and who want to meet other people.

9.9 milesSat 11 Jul17:00
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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Watercolour Workshop: Jungle Landscape3

Watercolour Workshop: Jungle Landscape

at Skorkart

These one-off workshops are perfect for begginers, those who have some experience with watercolours or have attended Katharine’s beginners class. Gently develop your skills while enjoying the process of painting a specific subject.

2.2 milesSun 12 Jul£45.00
Local gemSee the details→
Community
Watercolour Line and Wash Workshop: Santorini View4

Watercolour Line and Wash Workshop: Santorini View

at Skorkart

These one-off workshops are perfect for begginers, those who have some experience with watercolours or have attended Katharine’s beginners class. Gently develop your skills while enjoying the process of painting a specific subject.

2.2 milesSun 12 Jul£45.00
Local gemSee the details→
Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes
Watercolour Line and Wash Workshop: Santorini View5

Watercolour Line and Wash Workshop: Santorini View

at Skorkart

These one-off workshops are perfect for begginers, those who have some experience with watercolours or have attended Katharine’s beginners class. Gently develop your skills while enjoying the process of painting a specific subject.

2.2 milesSun 12 Jul11:00£45.00
Local gemSee the details→
Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes
Frozen Jr6

Frozen Jr

at Theatre On The Steps

A must-see family musical this summer, Frozen Jr brings the magic of the much-loved Disney film to the stage, inspired by the spectacular Broadway and West End productions.

5.3 milesSun 12 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Community

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