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Crafty Cafe

St Michael's Church is putting on Crafty Cafe and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Tue 28 Jul10:00St Michael's Church(3.3mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

Summer Holiday Creative Activities

Get inspired by John Aubrey this summer! From flexible hexagons to mixed-up mythical creatures, join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for our series of creative activities inspired by our summer exhibition, ‘Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge’. Here’s what you can get up to each week: Week 1 (28 & 30 July): Hexaflexhibition Have some mathematical fun with flexible hexagons. Week 2 (4 & 6 August): Butterfly Bonanza Craft your own beautiful paper butterflies. Week 3 (11 & 13 August): Frankenwyvern Designed by our Young Curators Group, make your own mixed-up mythical creature. Week 4 (18 & 20 August): People in Pieces Create your own quirky mosaic portrait. Week 5 (25 & 27 August): Glittering Grottos Design a secret 3D grotto for your shelf. Tuesday 28 July – Thursday 27 August 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, drop-in Our creative activities can also be enjoyed in a quieter session before the museum opens, for those who may find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions overwhelming or who simply prefer a calm, relaxed environment. Tuesday 28 July – Thursday 27 August 9.00am – 10.00am (last entry 9.45am) Free, booking essential For more information or to book your Quiet Time session

Tue 28 Jul11:30Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre(4.3mi)

via Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre

Community

Black Swan Sauna & Wild Herb at The Field Kitchen picnic evening

Black Swan Sauna have teamed up with Wild Herb at The Field Kitchen to bring you a relaxing summer evening of sauna and picnicing by the lakes.

Wed 29 JulGlove Factory Studios(3.9mi)

via Glove Factory StudiosLocal gem

Children & Family

Kids Crafts

Kids Crafts Wednesday 29 July 2026 10:45 12:15 Google Calendar ICS

Wed 29 Jul10:45Bromham Social Centre Rebuild(4.4mi)

via Bromham Social Centre Rebuild

Likely freeCommunity

Black Swan Sauna & Wild Herb at The Field Kitchen picnic evening

Black Swan Sauna have teamed up with Wild Herb at The Field Kitchen to bring you a relaxing summer evening of sauna and picnicing by the lakes.

Wed 29 Jul17:03Glove Factory Studios(3.9mi)

via Glove Factory StudiosLocal gem

Community

Rendezvous

Bromhams French connection

Wed 29 Jul19:30Bromham Social Centre Rebuild(4.4mi)

via Bromham Social Centre Rebuild

Community

Open House

The full scoop on Open House lives over on Church of St John the Baptist's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Thu 30 Jul10:15Church of St John the Baptist(3.7mi)

via Church of St John the Baptist

Community

Summer Holiday Creative Activities

Thu 30 Jul11:30Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre(4.3mi)

via Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre

Community

Crafty Cafe

Crafty Cafe at St Michael's Church. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Tue 4 Aug10:00St Michael's Church(3.3mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

Paint n Sip with Olly Jordan

Wine Monkey hasn't given us the full script, but Paint n Sip with Olly Jordan has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 5 Aug20:00Wine Monkey(4.3mi)

via Wine MonkeyLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Sidmouth Folk Festival

Some of the TPC Southwest Group have arranged to meet up at The Sidmouth Folk Festival. Our TPC friend Roy Kramer and his partner TPC⁩ are playing on Thurs 6th August during the day.

Thu 6 AugThe Tall Persons Club(1.5mi)

via The Tall Persons ClubLocal gem

Community

T@St B

We found this gem on St Barnabas Church's website. T@St B — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Thu 6 Aug14:00St Barnabas Church(2.3mi)

via St Barnabas Church

Community

Bromham Book Club

Bromham Book Club Thursday 6 August 2026 17:30 19:00 Google Calendar ICS

Thu 6 Aug17:30Bromham Social Centre Rebuild(4.4mi)

via Bromham Social Centre Rebuild

Community

Bike Night

Join us at Concours House for our second Bike Night of the year. A casual evening dedicated to the machines we love and the people who ride them. Whether you’re on a vintage cafe racer, a modern superbike, a rugged adventure rig, or just a fan of two wheels, there’s a spot for you here.

Fri 7 AugFive Zeros Supercars(4.9mi)

via Five Zeros SupercarsCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Evensong

Evensong at Church of St John the Baptist. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Sun 9 Aug18:00Church of St John the Baptist(3.7mi)

via Church of St John the Baptist

Community

Crafty Cafe

We've tracked down Crafty Cafe at St Michael's Church. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Tue 11 Aug10:00St Michael's Church(3.3mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

Italian v German Weekend at Concours House

Join us at Concours House for a weekend celebrating two distinct approaches to automotive and motorcycle design: Italy versus Germany. From the iconic styling of Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Ducati, and Lamborghini to the precision and performance of Porsche, BMW (cars and Motorrad), and Mercedes-Benz, this two-day event brings together an exceptional lineup of classic and contemporary sports cars and motorbikes. Whether you are an owner, a dedicated enthusiast, or simply looking for an enjoyable weekend outing, come and appreciate these fantastic machines up close in a relaxed, welcoming environment. All are welcome.

Sat 15 AugFive Zeros Supercars(4.9mi)

via Five Zeros SupercarsCurated

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Venues with events near The Ridge

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

The Tall Persons Club1.5 miles away St Barnabas Church2.3 miles away

More about The Ridge

Wiltshire, England

The Ridge is in Wiltshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings The Ridge events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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Crafty Cafe

Summer Holiday Creative Activities

Black Swan Sauna & Wild Herb at The Field Kitchen picnic evening

Kids Crafts

Black Swan Sauna & Wild Herb at The Field Kitchen picnic evening

Rendezvous

Open House

Summer Holiday Creative Activities

Crafty Cafe

Paint n Sip with Olly Jordan

Sidmouth Folk Festival

T@St B

Bromham Book Club

Bike Night

Evensong

Crafty Cafe

Italian v German Weekend at Concours House

Venues with events near The Ridge

More about The Ridge

Enjoyed the look of The Ridge?

What's on near The Ridge, in your inbox

Crafty Cafe

Summer Holiday Creative Activities

Black Swan Sauna & Wild Herb at The Field Kitchen picnic evening

Kids Crafts

Black Swan Sauna & Wild Herb at The Field Kitchen picnic evening

Rendezvous

Open House

Summer Holiday Creative Activities

Crafty Cafe

Paint n Sip with Olly Jordan

Sidmouth Folk Festival

T@St B

Bromham Book Club

Bike Night

Evensong

Crafty Cafe

Italian v German Weekend at Concours House