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This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Centrepieces hosting free Bexley art exhibition in weekend; b) Aspiring mosaic makers invited to free workshop in Selkirk; c) Claim your free sample of Estee Lauder Modern Muse fragrance. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Centrepieces hosting free Bexley art exhibition in weekend The Bexley art exhibition- Centrepieces:Open Exhibition 2017, is being organised by Centrepieces, a Bexley... Read More»

The Ulverston Dickensian Festival of 2017 is a two-day event in celebration of of all things Dickensian and takes place in Ulverston on 25th and 26th November. One of the biggest dates in the market town's calendar, the weekend will be lined up with family-friendly activities for all, including stalls, costume parades and performances. Festival-goers will be using fashion items of yesteryears and enjoying most certainly the mulled wine... Read More»

'The Messines Story' is an event to be hosted by the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council at the Braids Art Centre in Ballymena, through their Good Relations programme. The free event is being hosted on 28th November (Tuesday) and is also the opportunity to watch the screening of the short-film 'Battle of Messines', produced by the Nerve Centre. The event also includes the Local Stores Exhibition- The Great... Read More»

The festive season in Tamworh will begin with a magical Christmas Lights switch-on, on 26th November. The countdown to Christmas will be launched on the Sunday in style, at 5pm, at St Editha's Square. Festivities will be held throughout the day, from 1pm, with festive fun for the whole family. Find here the town in Christmas cheer, including live music, fairground rides, walk-about characters, a lantern parade, dance performers,... Read More»

Winchester will be offering a wonderful festive treat with a series of pop-up visual art installations and outdoor performances, across the city from 30th November. 'Fondly Imagined Christmases' is the festival hosting a series of free events, arranged by Wooly Hat Fair, after its success last year in hosting 'Twelve Days of Christmas'. It includes songs from local choirs, hearing heart-warming stories based on local places and people, plus... Read More»

What better way to marvel at Christmas Lights and brilliant window displays in Plymouth, than in a ride on the land train! The land train will be getting a festive makeover before it starts to offer free rides to passengers around Plymouth city from 17th November. The Christmas land train will be navigated by Santa Claus and his elves. The train dressed up in festive colour and decorations, will... Read More»

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Manchester to open free Christmas arts and crafts market; b) Free entry to The Venue Park Hall for fireworks display; c) Get a free sample of Girl of Now fragrance from Elie Saab. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Manchester to open free Christmas arts and crafts market Manchester will soon opening its first Christmas Arts and... Read More»

Brighton's city-centre will light up in festive spirit on Thursday, 16th November, thanks to the Christmas Lights Switch-on event, with also a free party in East Street. The event is being organised by Brilliant Brighton, in association with 107.2 Juice FM and the children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House. South Water is sponsoring the Christmas Lights event, which showcases this year some of the best talents in Brighton. Formed out... Read More»

Santa's Grotto at the intu Metrocentre in Gateshead is a favourite, attracting hundreds of children every year. Santa's Grotto is coming back this year too and intu Metrocentre joins hands with Playmobil, the preschool toy manufacturer, for the second year running. They have created for the children of the North East a unique and free Christmas Grotto experience. Children will meet not only Santa, but also some larger than... Read More»

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Free events with Santa in double-decker bus in Nottingham; b) Apply for free It Takes Two tickets, to be in the audience of the BBC Two show; c) Free sample of Dior Homme Eau for Men. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Free events with Santa in double-decker bus in Nottingham Nottingham is welcoming Santa Claus, who... Read More»

AdventureX is coming back to Goldsmiths University in New Cross, South East London, at the Professor Stuart Hall Building, for 2 days, on its 7th edition. The only narrative games convention of UK will have talks and panels focused on story driven titles, on 11th and 12 November, a Saturday and Sunday. The themes this year include Non verbal Narrative Design, Successful Narrative-Driven Games, The Politics of Worldbuilding and... Read More»

In Belfast the Christmas Lights Switch-On will be held on 18 November (Saturday). The annual event is hosted by Belfast City Council and marks the start of the big festive season. Derek and Jen of Milkshake Live, Bing and Flop, The Twirlywoos, the Cool FM Breakfast crew and the choir from Cavehill Primary School will all be at the front of the City Hall. The huge event will be... Read More»

A spectacular free fireworks display is expected to draw in some 3,000 people on Sunday to the Delphi Centre in Sudbury, Suffolk. Town centre manager and events coordinator, Ami Birrell, said the number of visitors grow every year to this successful event. Keeping the event free gives everyone in the community an opportunity in the evening t come out and enjoy the display, that will run for 20 to... Read More»

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Manchester Christmas Lights Switch On event has Pixie Lott attending; b) Legoland Windsor tickets free on one condition; c) Get your free sample pack of Marmite. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Manchester Christmas Lights Switch On event has Pixie Lott attending The annual Christmas Lights Switch On of Manchester city is a huge free event, with... Read More»

Hardcore Harry Porter fans will rejoice, as a series of live Potter inspired lectures and vents are coming to Manchester. Potter geeks will get the chance to learn about the inspiration behind and origins of the stories by J.K. Rowling. The free evens are in true Harry Potter-style, like Defense Against the Dark Arts, Divination, Care of Magical Creatures and one based on Hogwart's curriculum, along with rare manuscripts,... Read More»

The Village Guildford will be celebrating Christmas with a host of free events and activities for the most wonderful time of the year. The focal point of the festive cheer will be the boxpark in the town centre. It will host Yuletide activities, beginning with the switched-on of Christmas lights on 16th November. The Andertons Music stage will host live entertainment under a heated, covered patio area. There will... Read More»

Leeds council has signed up Fantastic Fireworks, the specialist pyrotechnic firm, to put on fireworks displays on the city's Bonfire Night event. The contract worth £34,000 will have events put on at Woodhouse Moor, Springhead Park, Roundhay Park, Middleton Park, East End Park and Bramley Park, on 3rd November (Friday) night. A report put out by senior council members says that the decision taken was most pragmatic and although... Read More»

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Free tickets for live X Factor shows; b) Art workshops for pop-up street art at London art site; c) Chance to get a free sample of Ryvita Rye Cakes. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday.   Free tickets for live X Factor shows The Live Show stage of the X Factor series on telly starts in the weekend... Read More»

Bolton will be lighting up this Christmas by holding its first lantern parade. The first light parade will be held on 16th November (Thursday) during the Christmas Lights switch on event at this town in Greater Manchester. The honour to switch on will be going to comic Paddy McGuiness, this year. Special lantern making will take place in a free lantern-making workshop, at the Market Place Shopping Centre. The... Read More»

The disability arts festival Together!2017 is all set to start on 23 October (Monday), with a world première performance. The disability history month festival will run until 15 December, in Stratford and East Ham. A solo performance by Lauren Payne, a member of the Anjali Dance Company, will portray a woman's hidden strength and purity. The festival features other disabled performers and highlights include a pop-up poetry cafe at... Read More»