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Free session to help people to build better futures in Guildford

February 6th, 2017 by Sandy

A new project that offers free support to unemployed people to help build a better future, is hosting a free taster session, 'Is It For Me', on 23rd February (Thursday), in central Guildford. Those living here can benefit from free support to them, to help confidence and skills, and to develop ideas they need to create a social enterprise or become self employed. Inspiring Enterprises tailors the support to... Read More»

Welcome to the LGBT+ History Exhibition, Winchester

February 5th, 2017 by Sandy

The public are welcome to a free exhibition at the Discovery Centre's Wall Space. The event called LGBT+ History Exhibition goes on till 28 February. It is being hosted by the University of Winchester's Modern History Research Centre in partnership with Winchester Discovery Centre. The panels at the exhibition explore the historical perspectives of the the LGBT+ communities, their events and experiences in context of modern history viewed across... Read More»

Free entry to beer festival in North London

January 31st, 2017 by Sandy

The Snooty Fox pub usually hosts a beer festival in February every year and so the North London Brew Fest is all set to be held here from the 2nd to 5th February this year. This North London venue on Grosvenor Avenue, will see a festival featuring cask ale and craft beer from the best breweries across the UK. The festival brings interesting casks and kegs from some of... Read More»

Harrogate scheme to give festival tickets to young people

January 30th, 2017 by Sandy

The 'Library of Live' programme is a ground-breaking initiative by Harrogate International Festivals, launched in 2017. The pilot programme will give free of charge opportunities to young people to experience and participate, throughout the year, in live arts performances. Young people and children get to engage in the scheme's live arts delivery. With 'Library of Live' , younger audiences will engage in the Festivals' literary events. A partnership with... Read More»

Free events in Hambleton for dog owners

January 27th, 2017 by Sandy

A partnership between the Dog Trust and the Hambleton District Council has started a series of events to help dog owners. The Gates Centre in Easinghold will host the next session on 6th February. There's no need to book for the free session, which starts from 11am and goes on till 30pm. Any Hambleton dog owner can avail free micro-chipping and checking, health checks, training advice and nail clipping... Read More»

Free taster session for women by Bury Rugby Club

January 25th, 2017 by Sandy

The Bury Rugby Club is offering free taster sessions for women, as part of a new nationwide campaign- 'Meet Your Inner Warrior', by England Rugby, launched this month. The campaign will see clubs stage special sessions across the county to encourage more women an girls to take up contact rugby and also free Warrior Camps are being run in the hope that they will take it up and join... Read More»

Free event at Thurrock to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

January 24th, 2017 by Sandy

Thurrock will be hosting a free event on 27th January (Friday)), to mark the International Holocaust Memorial Day, at High View Avenue Memorial Gardens in Grays. The day not only commemorates past genocides and honours the lost lives, but also stands with those who had survived. The free memorial event will start at 11am and the service will include placing on the newly refurbished memorial, pebbles by people, as... Read More»

Free tickets to top attractions, as Herts Big Weekend returns

January 23rd, 2017 by Sandy

Get ready to claim your free tickets, as part of the second Herts Big Weekend offer, to some of Hertfordshire's top tourist attractions. Residents can register for the ballot to win free tickets to various tourist attractions across the county, like the Hatfield Park Farm or Knebworth House. As part of the cerebration of the tourism industry of Hertfordshire, a great variety of attractions and related businesses will open... Read More»

Free Bike Station service to keep your bike fit and running

January 22nd, 2017 by Sandy

The Bike Station renovates and recycles bicycles, has vast experience in maintenance and are based in Edinburgh, Perth and Glasgow. The charitable company has a Dr. Bike service that can be hired to visit community groups, or schools, or events and provide peripatetic bicycle service. Perth Bike Station will be holding a number of different sessions in Dundee, at the City Centre. They will be running at the Caird... Read More»

Many events at Sudbury for St.George’s Day celebration

January 21st, 2017 by Sandy

There will be a weekend full of events during the St. George's Day weekend, as the Sudbury Market Town Partnership (Suffolk) has secured funding from Big Lottery. The Quay Theatre and The Jetty (in Quay Lane) will be hosting workshops, a charity roadshow and awards ceremony on 22nd April (Sunday). A traditional country fair will be held on 23rd April (Sunday). On Saturday, each workshop will offer '10 Top... Read More»

Open days at the Academy of Northern Ballet aimed at children

January 20th, 2017 by Sandy

The Academy of Northern Ballet in Leeds, is offering two open weekends for budding young dancers. On 22nd January the academy is hosting open days for general classes, to be held between 9:30am and 12:30pm and again between 1:00pm and 4:40pm. The free events at the academy in Leeds, Yorkshire, is for children who are 9 to 15 years old. Prospective young students will offered a chance to, not... Read More»

Free tickets to top attractions on Kent Big Weekend 2017

January 19th, 2017 by Sandy

The Kent Big Weekend is returning this year and families will be getting the opportunity to bag free tickets to visit some of the top attractions of Kent. The annual event is a celebration, opening its doors on 1st April (Saturday) and 2nd April (Sunday) this year. The event as part of what Kent has to offer for the English Tourism Week. It will see the participation of more... Read More»

Free Workshop for aspiring performers at Theatre Royal, Glasgow

January 16th, 2017 by Sandy

Here is the opportunity for anyone looking for a break in the West End or Broadway. A totally free workshop is being offered on 21st January (Saturday), at the Theatre Royal (Hope Street, Cowcaddens) in Glasgow. The workshop from 11am, is being offered by Emil Dale College, the prestigious North London based musical theatre company. Aspirants in Glasgow who are budding actors or actresses, can join the training workshop... Read More»

Free cookery workshops for young at Bridgewater Food Festival

January 15th, 2017 by Sandy

Free cookery workshops for young aspiring cooks will be run at Bridgewater Food Festival coming this February. The workshops will be held by Eat:Festivals. They run the Burnham-on-Sea food and drink festival nearby. They encourage children to be hands on in the kitchen and educate them on basic kitchen skills. The organiser have high hopes for the workshops, being held for the first time this year. They hope the... Read More»

Free road safety workshop, targeting young drivers, at Stafford

January 12th, 2017 by Sandy

A free event is being hosted for learner drivers, their parents, newly qualified drivers and driving instructors, to help improve road safety. The workshop is being hosted by the Staffordshire Safe Roads Partnership, on 26th January ( Thursday), at Stafford's Staffordshire Police Headquarter in Beaconside. The free workshop aims to highlight the importance of safe driving, with topics like drink and drug driving, driving using mobile phones, driving on... Read More»

Nantwich Museum announces programme of exhibitions

January 10th, 2017 by Sandy

A programme of temporary exhibitions has been announced for 2017 by the Nantwich Museum (Cheshire). The exhibitions showcase talent and provide a variety of art and heritage events. The 2016 Nantwich Camera Club exhibition runs up to the 21st of January at the Millennium Gallery, on its concluding week, an interesting exhibition of prints and projected images. But the 2016 Nantwich Camera Club exhibition opens in September. The Road... Read More»

Free workshops on re-use of household items by HFS

January 9th, 2017 by Sandy

Four workshop courses will be held by HFS Hastings and Bexhill, offering a real opportunity to learn creative and practical skills in an informal fun environment and in small groups. Spaces are available for the six-week courses, which are low-cost and open to all. But it is a free workshop to households receiving working tax credits or means-tested benefit. The courses are being run by the furniture re-use... Read More»

Free farm courses announced by Agriculture Minister McIlveen

January 8th, 2017 by Sandy

Farm safety workshops are being offered free under the initiative called Farm Families Key Skills, announced Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen. The Minister urged farmers to give priority to farm safety training under the initiative from the The Farm Business Improvement Scheme (FBIS). They are a key element delivered under the Health and Safety training, coming under the Rural Development Programme. The Northern Ireland Rural Development Council delivers the scheme... Read More»

1000 free tickets available to Online Influence Conference, Cardiff

January 7th, 2017 by Sandy

Here is the chance to be part of a social media and mobile innovation conference, the Online Influence Conference (OiConf). Europe's fastest growing conference is back on 30th March in Cardiff. One thousand free tickets are up fro grabs for this conference, for those interested in knowing more about social media and online innovation. OiConf is being run by Coup Media and as the previous events have been successful,... Read More»

Moor Park to host again RockPrest tribute act festival

January 6th, 2017 by Sandy

RockPrest is a 2-day celebration of all things rock and roll and it returns to the Moor Park in Preston, as part of the the city's summer events. The highlight event returns to Preston on 1st and 2nd July to host tribute acts. According to the organisers the roaring success and record ticket sell-out has prompted them to again open pre-registraiton system to give all a first chance to grab tickets.... Read More»