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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.
1Marsden 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.
2Join 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.
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3Prepare 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.
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.
5A service of prayers and hymns with a short sermon. All are welcome. We finish with refreshments, so please stay for a chat if you can.
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
8Teddy Beat Picnic at St Paul's Church, Monton; Saturday 11th July 2026 Occurring for 2 hours, 15 mins Venue St Paul's Church Monton Address Egerton Road MONTON, Eccles M30 9LR, M30 9LR, United Kingdom Please join us for a fun afternoon at St Paul's Church in Monton on Saturday, 11th July 2026! The event is on from 2pm - 4:15pm with the doors opening at 1:45pm. Bring your Teddies! Come on the Paw Hunt, Rap with Bramble The Teddy who loves to sing and hear his story! Small snack box provided for your picnic! Fantastic ABBA Duo, Monton Green Primary School Choir, Games, Quizzes and much more! Booking essential; please use the QR Code on the poster or email: [email protected] ~ all proceeds are for Salford Foodbank and church community outreach. Event held in a Church Choir Event held in a Community Space Family Friendly Fundraising Refreshments Singing
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.
10Prepare 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
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