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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

When the forecast has gone properly sideways, this page looks for nearby plans that are more roof-and-radiator than field-and-regret. It is our best rainy-day guess, so still check the organiser's details before you set off.

11–12 July Near Sourmilk Hill

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 Sourmilk Hill, 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 Sourmilk Hill

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.

3 milesSun 12 Jul12:30

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Learn to Knit in 50 Squares: 11. The convergent one

at A Wing and a Bear

Join Jennifer for part one of a long-term series of short knitalongs based on the book Learn to Knit in 50 Squares by Anna Pantelous. For this series we require that you have a copy of the book, whether purchased from us (we will offer a 10% discount on the book to those registered for the class) or elsewhere. If you

9 milesSat 11 Jul15:00

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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.

9.7 milesSat 11 Jul13:00

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