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The annual event of switching on in Salisbury of the city's Christmas lights, will be held on 19th November (Thursday). The free event this year has been changed, as the traditional fireworks will be replaced with a high-tech video display, at the Market Place venue. The free event marks the commencement of the city's late night festive shopping season. It is organised by the Salisbury City Council. As the... Read More»

A free event that is Nottingham's biggest celebration of Diwali, is planned to be held this month, on 14th November, at Highfield Park, starting from 4:00pm and running till 8:00pm. The free event to be celebrated on a Saturday, is supported by the Nottingham Asian Arts Council with Lakeside Arts Centre, the Walk the Plank Productions and New Art Exchange. The event will feature a lantern parade and to... Read More»

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Cassiobury Park free fireworks show soon at Watford; b) Free cinema event kicks-off Edinburgh Film Fest; c) Here's you chance to get chocolates from Lily O'Brien's. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Cassiobury Park free fireworks show soon at Watford The annual fireworks display of Watford (Hertfordshire) is to take place on the 7th November. It will... Read More»

An one-off event to commemorate the anniversaries of historic conflicts, will be celebrated in Norfolk on Thursday, 5th November. The finest of performing art talents from the county's various drama, music and art groups will perform at Norwich Cathedral, starting at 7:00pm, in an interesting evening of entertainment. The free event aims to commemorate special anniversaries of a number of conflicts, falling this year, celebrating the bravery of the... Read More»

Following other successful festival events, the Ilkley Arts Festival will bring together lectures, concerts and other events organised in the town, by many societies and clubs. The festival in the West Yorkshire town will run from 6th November to 20th December. Seasonal choral music by Northern Youth and friends will be performed at the Ilkley Baptist Church. French themes, civic affairs, lectures on art history and recorded music are... Read More»

A haunted Halloween party is being hosted at an historic building on the Hoe, in Plymouth, this weekend. The free event is fun for the whole family and the entertainment includes live performances from the Devonport Choir, giant grass games, Morris dancers, spooky story-telling, an aerobic workshop and much more. At dusk there will be a witch-hunt too. Ann Morrish is from the Liner Lookout which is near the... Read More»

The annual film festival, Shakespeare on Film, will be held on 31st October, Saturday, in Stratford. The festival organised by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, launched the festival in 2013, celebrates new films inspired by Shakespeare. Screenings commence at 6:30pm. Budding film makers from across the world will be at Stratford to attend te competition, which invites entries of people of all ages, who have produced a Shakespeare related film,... Read More»

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Top DJs at free Purple Party night in Preston; b) Spooky event at Gosvenor Museum; c) Get your free Teapigs Tea. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Top DJs at free Purple Party night in Preston The Purple Party is a free party to celebrate Preston constantly securing the Purple Flag for a night out. Two well... Read More»

A free event is being offered to everyone, including families, which is a guided walk that will be held at a Nuneaton beauty spot on 1st November. All walkers, young and old, are invited to the guided walk of Hartshill Hayes Country Park, in Warwickshire. All are invited to the event which will start from 11:00am and finish at around 12:30pm. The free event is open to all abilities.... Read More»

Bideford will be hosting the Wicked Week for the second time, starting from 26th October (Saturday), outside the Mill Street Co-op and will run on to culminate on 31st October (Saturday), in the Ugly Ball at the Pannier Market. Ugly bugs will march along a lantern parade, starting at 6:00pm from the Jubilee Square and will march up to the ball, with the Mayor of the town in lead.... Read More»

To celebrate and mark the significance of Black History Month, the Anglia Ruskin University will be hosting free events on 24th October. This Sunday will see the hosting of 2 free events on the university's Cambridge Campus. 'A Charmed Life' will be hosted from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. It portrays the time and life of Eddie Martin Noble, the Jamaican airman. His life influenced the classic 'Small Island', by Andrea... Read More»

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Nottingham recreates history with Robin Hood Pageant; b) Halloween fun at free Gainsborough event; c) Get your free sample from The Tanning Shop. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Nottingham recreates history with Robin Hood Pageant Nottingham will return to the Middle Ages from 23rd to 25th October, when they host the famous Robin Hood Pageant. The... Read More»

Discovery Museum will be bringing in Hero Next Door Fireman Sam to give families the chance to meet him for free. The free event, a meet and greet session, will be held on 20th October, Tuesday, at Newcastle's Discovery Museum, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Tickets need to be booked in advance at the museum's website (www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/98214), although entry is free, as the 11:00am session is already booked. One family/group... Read More»

There's a free event for all in the family, running for a week, which is the Binfield, Warfield and Winkfield Arts Week. It comes back for a 11th year, with events including the arts, live music, theatre, crafts and much more. Running from 25th October, Sunday, to 1st November, Sunday, it coincides with the timing of Autumn Half Term Week. The free event has 50 free workshops, performances and... Read More»

The first-ever Para Sport Event 2015 will be hosted in Great Britain, at the Moulton College, in Northamptonshire, as a free event on 25th October. The event aims to promote para-sports and introduce more people to it, giving them both the opportunity to find out and try out some for themselves. Attendees on the first day can have a go with a variety of para-sports, which includes archery, cycling,... Read More»

The new Pontio Bangor will be offering preview tours later this month to give visitors a peek at what's going on behind the doors of the new Arts and Convention Centre, worth £49 million. The tours start from 28th October, will be for 90 minutes and held on 6 separate days, up to 7th November. Free tickets to the preview tours will be offered on 15th October (Thursday), from 10am onwards.... Read More»

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Free event Wizard's Workshop soon at Town Hall Gardens, Southport; b) Free scuba, swimming workshop for women at Derby; c) Free workshop on Transmission Meditation in Edinburgh; d) Get to win your free bottle of Sunny D. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Free event Wizard's Workshop soon at Town Hall Gardens, Southport There's a completely free... Read More»

A series of free events exploring the supernatural history of Moray, marks this Halloween in Elgin. Supernatural experts will give a tour of Elgin, focusing on its famous haunts and ghoulish history. Recorded instances of the occult, during 17th century, around the region and portrayal of witches found in fiction, will feature in the talks. Events in Elgin get off to a start on 30th October at the Youth... Read More»

The Medway Council will be hosting a free event to bring history back to life, on 24th October, with the re-enactment of the siege of Rochester Castle, as it happened 800 years ago. The huge free event at Boley Hill, Rochester, will bring the story to life with battle scenes enacted by actors on horseback, stunning lighting, even fireworks and with pre-recorded footage. People can watch a clever projection... Read More»

Creative People, the music and arts organisation of Reading, will be holding an exhibition at Jelly's Conversation Space on 10th October. They are sharing the outcome of of a week-long project through this public exhibition. The Creative People team had been resident from 5th to 9th October, at the Jelly Space, exploring a new project. This new studio space has been launched for artists to develop projects, by local arts... Read More»