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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.
1Join 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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3Saturday 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.
4Every Sunday at 10.30am, a member of the Rossendale Team will post a live service on the Rossendale YouTube Channel. Just Follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLtIdsOk4kAmgXU3KTKcyA
5Sat 11th July - Tod Sat 12th Sept - Tod Sat 14th Nov - HB Classes are non refundable but may be transferred to a different date.
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7Teddy 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
8at 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
9Marsden 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.
10Join 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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