This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Free taster exhibition of Norfolk and Norwich Open Studio; b) Chance to get free tickets to the Bristol Old Vic: c) Get free ice-cream on Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday.
Free taster exhibition of Norfolk and Norwich Open Studio
The Norfolk and Norwich Open Studios is a county-wide art event, held annually. The organisers will give art fans a taster of their 22nd year event this month at a city centre based exhibition, ahead of the event. Work of over 150 artists will be held from 12th to 17th April, at The Forum, in Norwich. A school taster exhibition will also be held alongside, from 12th to 22nd April, at Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library.
Besides the main taster exhibition being held at The Forum, various other places around the county will also hold taster exhibitions. They include a taster exhibition in Corpusty, at The Old Workshop Gallery (1 May to 12 June0, another in Grimston, at Norfolk Creative Arts Centre (7 May), one in Dereham, at The Little Gallery (9 May to 15 May), another in South Walsham, at St. Lawrence Centre (13 May to 15 May), one again at Galleries, Great Yarmouth Library (23 May to 26 May) and one in Raveningham, at Ravenous Cafe (28 May to 12 June).
This year’s Norwich and Norfolk Open Studios (NNOS) is expected to feature 460 artists exhibiting their work at 255 venues, with 16 schools participating and 22 art trails also. NOOS is being organised this year with the association of Wex Photographic and will be running from 28 May to 12 June on its 22nd year. The free taster sessions are just a precursor to a great art event.
Chance to get free tickets to the Bristol Old Vic
Here is your chance to get free tickets to see The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk on 28th May, at the Bristol Old Vic which is celebrating its 250th birthday. Thy are celebrating by giving away tickets for a full house. Readers of Bristol 24/7 get the chance to win 40 pairs of tickets. To enter to claim a free ticket sign up to the newsletter at www.bristol247.com. After this please email to competitions@bristol247.com, mentioning the subject line as- Old Vic 250. Add your name and contact details. Entries should reach by 8th May (Friday). The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk is based on a wartime love story about two painters.
The free performance celebrating the 250th birthday of Bristol Old Vic’s is just one of the many events planned from 28th to 30th May. The 3-day celebration culminates in workshops, a street-festival and showcases the city of Bristol. For more information go the website- bristololdvic.org.uk/birthday.
Get free ice-cream on Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day
If you enjoy ice-cream don’t miss your free scoop of ice-cream on 12th April this month, announced by the Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day. It’s coming to a city, town or shopping centre near you. This in Ben & Jerry’s way of saying a big ‘thank you’ every year to all their customers.
To search for the nearest location, for your free cone days, go to the ‘Scoop Shop Locator’ map on their site and enter the post-code or the nearby city, that you prefer. Once the page displays a list of locations, filter to find only ones that are offering free cone days. Or select to view the various Scoop Shop across the country. Then inform about your coming on 12th April.
From the promotional page, go on to read the two main articles featured and they could help you. You can also find out about the free sample cone of ice cream offered on Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Days through social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. Bring a friend along and enjoy your favourite flavour.
