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Liverpool’s LightNight has free family fun for all

April 2nd, 2018 by Sandy

Liverpool city's venues for arts and cultural are joining the LightNight event on 8th May (Friday), by opening their doors for the annual 'cultural crawl', to bring in thousands to Liverpool's city centre. Over a hundred free events, starting from the city's waterfront, up to the Baltic Tiangle and the Georgian Quarter, will be attracting thousands, with plenty for families to enjoy too. A fifteen metre 'Paper Bridge' will... Read More»

Free art workshops on remembrance for Cumbrian communities

April 1st, 2018 by Sandy

The Museum of Military Life, housed in Carlisle Castle in Cumbria, is running their 'Lest We Forget' commemorations in its tercentenary year. As part of this programme, funded as a Heritage Lottery project, the museum has partnered with community venues of the area, to encourage residents to participate. These venues will deliver free workshops around the county, roping in local artists, encouraging people to come, get inspired and participate.... Read More»

Free events mark return of Dorset Art Week 2018

March 31st, 2018 by Sandy

The popular biennial Dorset Arts Week is set to return in 2018 and will run from 26th May to 10th June. The event which started back in 1992, marked 25 years last year. Produced by Dorset Visual Arts, this year there's a fantastic line-up of exhibitions, open studios and events, taking place across the county, including 312 free venues. The aim of the Dorset Art Week (DAW) event is... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- March, Week 4, 2018

March 28th, 2018 by Sandy

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) The Crystal Palace Festival is returning with free events; b) Native Sessions event BARS coming to Barbican Centre; c) Get free sample of Smooth Sugars Facial Scrub from L'Oreal. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section every day. The Crystal Palace Festival is returning with free events A prominent free cultural event in South London, the Crystal Palace Festival,... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- March, Week 3, 2018

March 21st, 2018 by Sandy

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Free music workshop to be hosted by Dudley Mind; b) All Points East Festival has free entry for four days; c) Get free samples of L'or Espresso coffee capsules. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section every day. Free music workshop to be hosted by Dudley Mind A free music workshop will be taking place in Dudley, on 22nd... Read More»

Long Division Festival to return to Wakefield with exciting, mostly free events

March 17th, 2018 by Sandy

The popular Yorkshire arts festival is returning to Wakefield. The Long Division Festival is its largest festival of music and culture and is returning after a year's hiatus, with a really exciting programme. From 1st to 3rd June, the festival, which intends to place West Yorkshire on to the country's cultural map, will host events across over twenty venues in Wakefield, with 90% of them free to attend. The... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- March, Week 2, 2018

March 14th, 2018 by Sandy

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Free creative BBC workshop for young people in Frome; b) Free tickets to meet Peter Rabbit on his visit to Cramlington; c) Get free samples of Love Chai Tea. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section every day. Free creative BBC workshop for young people in Frome A creative workshop for young people will be hosted at the Black... Read More»

The Henley Design Day is back and with Women in Architecture

March 13th, 2018 by Sandy

The Henley Design Day is back at Henley Town Hall for the sixth time. The event is being held on 17th March, starting at 10am and ending at 4pm. This year's one-stop-shop will showcase architects, interior designers, landscapers and other design experts. Sarah Miller is organising this year's Henley Design Day, who is from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The free event is open to all, waiting... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- March, Week 1, 2018

March 7th, 2018 by Sandy

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) The Give and Take event is coming to Carlisle; b) Preston to host two big free events; c) Get free sample of Special K Protein Bar from Kellogs. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section every day. The Give and Take event is coming to Carlisle The Give and Take day is a free event taking place in Carlisle,... Read More»

Newcastle choir at opening of BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival

March 6th, 2018 by Sandy

The Newcastle-based choir, Voice of Hope, will give a special performance to start off the BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival, marking this year the centenary of women's right to vote. The award-winning North East choir will be singing from Sage Gateshead, 'The Pankhurst Anthem', on 9th March (Friday). It is the first time it is being broadcast live from Gateshead Quays, as part of the 'In Tune' programme... Read More»

Canada Square Park to host Nashville Meets London country music festival

March 3rd, 2018 by Sandy

The music festival Nashville Meets London, will be pulling in some of the best Country music artists from both the USA and the UK, to the Canada Square Park at Canary Wharf. The free event is to take place on 28th and 29th of July and this year's line-up for the event is tightly under wraps. Expect to hear more in the following weeks. The music event is a... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- February, Week 4, 2018

February 28th, 2018 by Sandy

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) First fashion week in York coming in April; b) Free event of museum to launch Mr Men's new Little Miss Inventor character; c) Get your free personalised Thorntons Chocolate for free. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. First fashion week in York coming in April The first ever fashion week in York this year, is being organised... Read More»

Get free tickets to Isle of Wight Pride event

February 25th, 2018 by Sandy

The Isle of Wight Pride event is expected to be one of the biggest free events to be held this year on the Isle of Wight. The organisers are happy to release the tickets to this much awaited UKPRIDE event to be held in July. It’s expected to bring into the island new visitors and can potentially boost the local economy up considerably during the weekend. The main Pride event will... Read More»

Lichfield’s Beacon Park to celebrate street food

February 23rd, 2018 by Sandy

Lichfield will be holding a 'street food celebration' at the Beacon Park, hosted by events management company Cafe International. The free event will feature the most wonderful and delicious flavours from across the world, along with the theatrics of street food cooking. The event will be taking place on 5th May, Saturday, welcoming all those foodies who yearn to sample flavours of an international fare, not needing to cross... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- February, Week 3, 2018

February 21st, 2018 by Sandy

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Free workshop at the VR Diversity Initiative this year; b) Free tickets available to the National Homebuilding & Renovation Show; c) Get your free sample of Drops of Youth from The Body Shop. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Free workshop at the VR Diversity Initiative this year The VR Diversity Initiative (VRDI) is returning soon and... Read More»

Dancin’ Oxford is returning to Oxford city’s streets

February 20th, 2018 by Sandy

An energetic mix of contemporary choreography will be returning to the streets of Oxford city, on the city's annual spring dance festival, showcasing a fusion of dance styles in an inclusive adventurous free event. The Dancin' Oxford annual extravaganza is back from 2nd to 11th March, this year, for the 12th time. The ten day dance festival has a jam-packed programme. It brings you workshops for kids and families,... Read More»

More free events expected on return of Big WordFest to Watford

February 18th, 2018 by Sandy

Watford Borough Council will be launching their Big Wordfest celebration on 3rd March, 2019, from 12pm to 3pm, a Saturday, at the Watford Museum. Expect more of the same events seen last year again this time, with a variety of genres, comedy, theatre, author talks, writing workshops and more, lined up for both children and young people, as well as adults. There'll be craft activities, face-painting and tasty treats form Little... Read More»

Free tickets offered to attractions for the Herts Big Weekend

February 17th, 2018 by Sandy

The Herts Big Weekend is an opportunity to people to get free tickets to a host of activities and attractions across the county. With 51 attractions offering free passes, people can register in the Herts Big Weekend ballot and the lucky ones winning tickets needn't spend a penny to explore destinations and enjoy activities, during the 'big weekend', falling on 24 March and 25 March. The event is designed to bring... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- February, Week 2, 2018

February 14th, 2018 by Sandy

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) A bigger Chinese New Year event coming to Aberdeen university; b) Free tickets to outdoor cinema screenings at pop-up event in Whitby; c) Get free sample of London Tea Bags. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. A bigger Chinese New Year event this year coming to Aberdeen university Chinese New Year will be celebrated at the University... Read More»

Event on self-harm to be hosted by Sheffield Hallam University

February 9th, 2018 by Sandy

A free event is being organised by Sheffield Hallam University which will explore the growing issue of selfharm, on 24th February (Saturday). The event in Sheffield, open to the general public, at the City Campus of the university, is being funded by the Equality, Diversity and Social Justice Research Group. The session is open to anyone interested in the issue of self-harm, which is an important health concern in the UK.... Read More»