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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.
1Prepare for an unforgettable evening of entertainment as our talented performers take to the stage in a show bursting with energy, creativity, and passion. This is definitely not your average dance school production, Unlimited! explores a wide variety of dance genres while telling powerful, exciting, and heartwarming stories through movement.
2Marsden local Belinda O’Hooley is an acclaimed pianist, singer, songwriter and composer celebrated for her expressive and distinctive musicality. Best known as one half of O’Hooley & Tidow, with her wife Heidi Tidow, she has been nominated four times for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. The duo’s song “Gentleman Jack” found international recognition as the theme for the BBC/HBO drama of the same name.
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3Join Sean for a workshop especially designed for beginners. You will learn the fundamentals, and develop your carving skill under professional guidance, and experiment with different inking and printing techniques. Refreshments are included. Please book your place in advance – email Sean on.
4Saturday 11 July to Saturday 10 October 2026 View costumes from the finalists of the 2025 Costume Society Patterns of Fashion competition made by Lana Vargas, Verity Joy and Georgia Barclay.
5at Portobello Community Centre
every 2nd Saturday of the month – 10am to 1pm. All types of modellers and skill levels welcome. We are affiliated to Models for Heroes, are an inclusive group and welcome people with mental health issues. To find out more please call Neil on . £4 for adults and £2 for children able to sit and craft and must be accompanied by an adult.
6Extended Meeting for Worship - all welcome, arrive from 9.30am.
7at The Plaza
Swingin’ at the Movies Join Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats big band for an evening of movie magic as we head back to the heyday of the Plaza with themes and songs made famous on the silver screen. Including classics from the Cotton Club, James Bond and the Pink Panther, as well as more recent favourites from Austin Powers, When Harry Met Sally and the Incredibles. With two fantastic vocalists there’ll be hits from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald and Judy Garland, bringing back the sounds of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats is a 20-piece big band based in Lymm, Cheshire, and they perform regularly at venues around the North West. Buy Tickets
8Prepare for an electrifying night as Xperience Live presents, The Music of Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - bringing you the unforgettable music of Whitney Houston in a tribute like no other! This breathtaking show will feature a world-class live band with one of the UKs leading Whitney Houston tribute artists, delivering Whitney’s greatest hits with
9Free! (worth double-checking)at Saeed Ahmed
The award-winning Crafting Live show returns to Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2026 for another unmissable weekend of creativity, inspiration, and hands-on fun! Crafting Live is the perfect place to stock up on crafting essentials, browse new products, enjoy live craft demonstrations and take part in fantastic make-and-take sessions.
10Join us for an opening-night event for Yorkshire Fringe Festival 2026 with eight new plays in a day as Studio Productions proudly presents its latest ITCH scratch night, Seizure! It’s a fantastic celebration of new writing and creativity, performed by The ITCH Players – members of Bingley Little Theatre. Audience members are encouraged to share […]
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