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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway to host festive songs at Ingrow station

December 3rd, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway will offer Christmas cheer with festive entertainment at Ingrow railway station. The visitor attraction at the station will hold the free song session as part of the series of musical events, held all through the year, at the station complex. 'Seasonal Songs' will be hosted at the complex from 7pm to 9pm, around a fireside, on 9th December, Saturday. Anyone is welcome to join... Read More»

Lightwaves 2017 brings light art festival to Salford Quays

December 2nd, 2017 by Sandy Under News

A fantastic light art festival is being held in Salford Quays and drawing in large crowds from across the North West. Lightwaves 2017 is taking place from Friday, hosted by Quays Culture, running until Sunday, 17th December. The annual festival will showcase over public spaces, an eclectic programme, over an unforgettable 10 days. It will feature digital light art and exclusive commissioned digital art displays. Find here emerging talent of local,... Read More»

Get tickets to free carol concert by fire service in Northallerton

December 1st, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will be hosting a free Christmas carol concert in Northallerton next week. The award-winning band, the Lockwood Brass Band, will be performing at The Forum, playing festive songs and a selection of favourite carols that are designed to appeal to all ages, on the 5th December. Admission to the concert is free, but there will be a raffle and donations will be accepted... Read More»

The Herne Hill Free Film Festival is returning

November 30th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

The Herne Hill Baptist Church will see the return of Herne Hill Free Film-Festival for the fifth year, to share cinematic goodwill by by kicking off the festival programme on 7th December. This year there will be 9 free events and a partnership with Norwood & Brixton Foodbank. The festival will run until 20th December, starting off on Thursday (7 December) with a screening of Babett's Feast, an Oscar winner,... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- November, Week 5, 2017

November 29th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Free events at the Christmas celebrations in Weymouth; b) Free workshop on mental health at Crawley; c) Get free sample teas from Birchall Tea. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Free events at the Christmas celebrations in Weymouth Make the most of Christmas celebrations on 1st December (Friday) in Weymouth. Start with BIG-Christmas Lighting-up Celebration and then... Read More»

Free festive fun to be launched in Selby village

November 28th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

Selby village will be launching its festive fun days this weekend. Christmas Wonderland events will take place on 3rd and 10th December, both Sundays, from 11am to 4pm, at the Drax Skylark Centre in Barlow. It includes an elves workshop, taking inspiration from festive folklore from all over the world. Organising the events is Andy Koss, who is CEO of Drax Power. The CEO said the Selby and Goole... Read More»

Biggest ever Dorking Gala Night 2017 event is coming

November 27th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

The annual Dorking Gala Night is coming on 7th December and according to its organisers, it is expected to be the biggest ever this time. The popular event starts at 6pm, on Thursday and would be attracting some 5,000 people. The event will see the return of reindeer to Dorking, on their traditional visit and the snow-machine will bring back the winter wonderland like last year. There will be... Read More»

Keighley offers free Christmas Day bus service

November 26th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

Keighly will again be offering a free Christmas Day bus service, run by volunteers. This year, to continue the 23-year old tradition, the bus service will be managed by fully qualified volunteers with Passenger Carrying Vehicle licence from the Town & District Transport Trust, instead of the Keighley Bus Museum Trust. A spokesperson for the transport trust based in East Lancashire and West Yorkshire said the buses to be used, built... Read More»

Fun-filled Panto in the Park event in Widnes

November 25th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

Christmas celebrations arrive at the Victoria Park in Widnes, with a fun-filled a Panto in the Park event on 3rd December (Sunday). Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty will arrive with Father Christmas in a glittering glass carriage, to the park. There's a sneak preview of songs by the cast of the festive show at The Brindley and they will mingle with the crowd to chat and take selfies. There's... Read More»

Free Christmas lights switch-on event in Wellington this weekend

November 24th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

Wellington's Christmas lights event is expected to attract over 2,000 revellers into the Market Square of this town in Somerset, this Saturday (25 November). The annual free Christmas Lights switch-on event will include a Chinese dragon display this weekend and will feature market stalls hosted by over 100 traders, offering gifts and food. There's entertainment by MC Paul Shuttleworth and Geoff Rodgers, fair rides, a Father Christmas grotto, including... Read More»

Return of Winterfest fun to Clydebank in weekend

November 23rd, 2017 by Sandy Under News

Clydebank will have fun-filled activities hotting up this weekend. The much awaited Winterfest will be returning to Clydebank on 26 November and promises to be bigger than ever. To kick-off the 3-week long celebrations from the Town Hall, Santa as the special guest, along with his trusted reindeer, will arrive for the grand opening from 11am to 3:30pm. Boys and girls listed will be able to meet Santa between... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- November, Week 4, 2017

November 22nd, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Ulverston Dickensian Festival 2017 is arriving soon

November 21st, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Free medical training offered to London cabbies by Mytaxi

November 20th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

The taxi-hailing app Mytaxi is offering free training to London cabbies to deal with health-related emergencies. The "Knowledge+" training course covers acid attacks, terrorist incidents, including first aid techniques and CPR, plus how to use a defibrillator. Cab drivers are given advice on basic psychology, like body language and de-escalating aggressive behaviour, or handling a crisis. The course is promoted as a progression of "The Knowledge", with backing from... Read More»

‘The Messines Story’ to be hosted at the Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena

November 19th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

'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»

Tamworth’s festive season to begin with Christmas Lights switch-on

November 18th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Art pop-ups at wonderful festive treat in Winchester

November 17th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Enjoy free Christmas land train rides in Plymouth

November 16th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Wednesday Freebies- November, Week 3, 2017

November 15th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

CINECITY Film Festival on its 15th year at Brighton

November 14th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

CINECITY Film Festival is back for its 15th year in Brighton. Running for 2 weeks, the latest iteration of the film festival includes exhibition, previews, live scores, special events and workshops, from 10th to 16th November. Inspired by the 70th Anniversary of Brighton Rock, an adaptation of Graham Green's novel will be screened, with the première of You Want Me To Say I Love You, a live commission and related... Read More»