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Banbury's Cherwell Theatre Company is offering free taster sessions to newcomers, through their group's 'open door' policy, without auditions. The theatre group is expanding to cater to the demand by young people wishing to get involved. The thriving company is running extra weekly classes at The Mill, for 12 to 16-year-olds on Wednesdays, during term time. The weekly classes at Banbury College's Flipside Theatre, for 16-year-olds and above, are... Read More»

With winter coming to an end and spring just around the corner, motorcyclists can brush up their skills, if they feel rusty. Free ride-out events and talks are being offered to motorcycle riders by the Dorchester and West Dorset Advanced Motorcyclists, teaming up with Dorset County Council. The idea is to brush-up and improve the techniques of motorcyclists after the winter lull. Advanced motorcycling instructors will offer potentially life-saving... Read More»

The story of Good Friday will be staged across 5 outdoor locations in Reedham (Norfolk). The dramatic story of Easter will be enacted on the streets, including a farm and a school, by a team of dedicated amateurs, for the first time ever, on 14th April, Good Friday. The event day will start at Reedham Village Hall, at 12 noon. Refreshments and free parking will be available here. Then... Read More»

Bath Taps into Science, the award winning festival, returns this weekend and is bigger and better than ever before this time. The programme takes place from 11th to 18th March and is packed with many demos, hands-free workshops, activities and performances. This estival was founded in 2000 by Prof. Chris Budd of University of Bath and this is its 17th year. Aimed to inspire both children and families, plus... Read More»

Selby town Council will be holding its very first arts festival this summer. The free Family Fun Day will be hosted across five venues in Selby, on 18th June (Sunday). The Scott Road Community Centre will be providing charity stalls, a dog show, donkeys, slides & rides and also music from noon by the Abbes Belles choir. The recreation ground will host from 12.30pm to 8.30pm seven live bands.... Read More»

This year's Imagine Belfast Festival returns from 20th to 26th March and you'll be spoilt for choice, with the biggest ever programme flooding you. The festival encourages debate and discussion by the public on the biggest issues concerning our times and world. The strictly non partisan festival prepares us for a new tomorrow. The packed programme across Belfast offers 86 events in 35 venues, over an eclectic week. The... Read More»

The first Community Festival of Crowborough will be almost a 4-week extravaganza starting from 1st May, running till 27th May. A plethora of events and activities will treat the residents and visitors here this summer. The festival will be having two themes, with focus on local participation. One is – 'On Top of the Weald” and the other is 'The Lost World'. This venture, supported by the town council... Read More»

Glasgow's book festival, Aye Write!, has a free ticket offer targeted at specifically adult learners and members of community groups, who have barriers to attending literary events. People who have been involved in producing writing have been targeted in some of the deprived areas, including Govan, Gorbels, Drumchapel, Easterhouse, Balmarnock and Parkhead. Last year, the Community Ticketing initiative gave away 400 tickets, but the initiative this year will make... Read More»

Residents of Cheshire will be enjoying a bonanza of free tickets to the some of the best tourist attractions in the region. It is part of the English Tourism Week, a week long celebration being held from 25th March to 2nd April this year. A Cheshire Residents Festival has been organised by Cheshire East and West Councils, along with Marketing Cheshire, which is way to thank people of Cheshire... Read More»

University Women in the Arts has announced a free event to be held on 2nd March, from 3pm to 8pm. The day-long event is part of the International Women's Day, an event offering female students, wishing to work in the arts scene in Britain, a chance to get advice from some of the leading women in the arts in the country. The event is supported by WhatsonStage and Women's... Read More»

Free broadcast of 'crown jewels' events, like FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon and Olympics, have been protected, to stop pay-to-view channels from exploiting them. Karen Bradley, the Culture Secretary, fears that a legal loophole will be exploited by pay-to-view barons to buy up more of sport's 'crown jewels'. Pay-to-view sports channels, like Sky or BT, have been prevented from pinching such events, as the legal loophole has been closed. Current... Read More»

Mr. Bloom, the favourite children's television presenter from CBeebies, is coming to Doncaster on Good Friday to give a free performance. The popular presenter is coming on 14th April to Doncaster, at 11`am to the Brewery Square. Mr. Bloom gives the youngsters the name Tidlers, for those who take part in his programmes. After the show, they can meet their hero. To participate in this Welly Squiggle Competition, go... Read More»

De Montfort University (DMU) of Leicester will be hosting a debate on human-robot relationship issues on 21st February (Tuesday), under the esteemed banner of the British Academy, as part of a season of free events entitled "Robotics, AI and Society". The national academy for the humanities and social sciences is holding the second fascinating discussion, at the university's Hugh Aston building on Tuesday night from 6:30pm. The brightest minds... Read More»

The annual search to find Britain's biggest hitter off the tee has been launched nationwide. Local golfers will get the chance to show their hitting power, as the 2017 American Golf Long Drive Championship is holding qualifying rounds from 17th to 20th February, via very American Golf store, offering free entry to all interested participants. The search is for the men or women who can hit or drive a... Read More»

The Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium, is showcasing the brilliant science of light, with a live presenter-led science show called Brilliant Light. The show has entry free and will lead the audience on a journey through the science of light, where spectators can be awed by lasers, get involved with opportunities of participation and be enthralled. It is running everyday in the Space Marque of the centre, with shows... Read More»

The FitLivingUK fitness festival will be launched on 9th September and 10th September on the Bournemouth beach and at the BIC (Dorset), respectively. With Yoga on the beach, paddle-boarding on the waters and street food along the pier, the organisers say there will be something for everyone. Promising to place Bournemouth, the seaside resort on England's southern coast, on the lifestyle map, there will be 50 classes to try,... Read More»

Tower Hamlets organises every year many different free events that support LGBT History Month. As part of this, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is welcoming keen photographers to enter a photography competition, organised by ELOP and the borough council. ELOP is an innovative charity for lesbian and gay mental health. The theme of the competition is the the lives of the LGBT community working and living here. The... Read More»

A new 'Get Into Golf' pilot project will be delivered at Stoke-on-Trent. 'Get Into Golf' is a national campaign run by England Golf Partnership, which is working to inspire new golfers and works to grow the game. It provides opportunities that are free or low-cost beginner courses, under expert hands of PGA professionals. Free taster sessions for those interested in trying out golf are being offered at the 3... Read More»

The University of Edinburgh Business School will present a day-long festival on 8th March. The programme is packed with events for entrepreneurs and students. The Startup Festival 2017, through 14 free events, will not only inspire entrepreneurs and students, but will also offer networking opportunities, skills and knowledge. The events help students find about their potential and those intent to promote and celebrate, not only Edinburgh, but Scotland too,... Read More»

The Selby Arts Festival is planning more acts to perform, which will be held from 22nd July and 30th July. Dave Edmunds, organiser, said talks are on with a headline comedy act and also with a number of musical artists to perform at events across the town. The organiser said a crowdfunding campaign has got donations of almost £3,500 and hopes the £5,000 target be reached in weeks. He... Read More»