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Brighton’s Christmas Lights switch-on event coming soon

November 13th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Visit for free Santa’s Grotto at intu Metrocentre

November 12th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Workshop at Storyhouse prior to True Stories Live event

November 11th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

An intimate storytelling event, True Story Lives, as part of Chester Literary Festival, will be coming to Storyhouse in Chester. Before the main True Stores Live event on 15th November (Wednesday), a fee workshop will be held on 14th November (Tuesday), for potential storytellers in Chester. The theme of the event is 'Lost and Found'. The event is the brainchild of Lucy Farrant, the producer. Storyhouse is a theatre,... Read More»

Free football training sessions at Thirsk Falcons for girls

November 10th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

In partnership with North Yorkshire Soccer Academy the Thirsk Falcons FC is to launch free training sessions for girls only. The free sessions will start on 11th November (Saturday) at TAC playing fields from 10:30am onwards. The sessions open for girls from age 5 and up will be offered initially free. Richard Darcey, an ex-professional player and an experienced coach will offer traing. He will be assisted Scarlet Dukes... Read More»

Ticket Giveaway initiative to Scotland’s historical sites, by HES

November 9th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

The Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is on a ticket giveaway initiative, as part of the celebrations for Scotland's Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. HES is offering thousands of free tickets to visitors, on the weekend of St. Andrews Day, falling on 25th and 26th November, on Saturday and Sunday, being released online. From 6th November (Monday), starting at 9am, members of the public can register online at www.ticketgiveawar.co.uk , right... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- November, Week 2, 2017

November 8th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

U2 to play free gig in Trafalgar Square

November 7th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

The rock band U2 will play a free concert for the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in London's Trafalgar Square. U2 are being awarded at this weekend's ceremony with a Global Icon award and the rock band will celebrate this with a free gig here on Saturday evening. The band will be handed the award at EMAs on Sunday (12 November), at the epic SSE Arena in Wembley. For... Read More»

Digital workshop in Nailsea on using photos for telling life story

November 6th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

Learn to tell your life story using photos at a digital workshop by Nailsea Town Council. The course called, 'Letter to My Grandchild in Photos', aims to help older people to tell their life story by creating a photo-book, for their families. The course which runs seven sessions, at this town in North Somerset, starts on 13th November, led by Elspeth Penny, the council's arts and health specialist. Elspeth... Read More»

AdventureX the narrative games convention is coming back

November 5th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Free Back to Badminton session by Canute Badminton Club for women

November 4th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

The Canute Badminton club is arranging a free session for female players, called Back to Badminton, at the end of November. They are planning the session at the Ederton Youth Club, to encourage women to pick up a racket and have a go again. The session will be held in a relaxed and fun environment, on 22 November (Wednesday), at the club in Mereheathe Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire, from 8pm. Read More»

Free tickets to Christmas Lights Switch-On in Belfast

November 3rd, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Free fireworks display at Delphi Centre, Sudbury

November 2nd, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Wednesday Freebies- November, Week 1, 2017

November 1st, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Harry Potter inspired free events coming to Manchester

October 31st, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

First phobia workshop and free download to fight killer clown fear

October 30th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

The killer clown craze is back, for a second year, meant to terrorise people in the country. However, for the 5 million Britons suffering from coulrophobia, or fear of clowns, this time there is help to overcome it. Specialists in phobia and anxiety workshops, Core Courage, are holding the first phobia workshop to address the issue of coulrophobia, ranging from mild anxiety to severe panic attacks. The workshop will... Read More»

Free Christmas celebration at The Village Guildford

October 29th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Food Waste Reduction workshop in Innerleithen

October 28th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

A food waste road-show in Innerleithen will be holding a free event next week. The Food Waste Reduction workshop will run from 1pm to 3pm, on Wednesday, 1st November, at the Vale Leithen Social Club. The session at the Scottish town in Tweeddale area, is designed to show families how to save money, but at the same time reduce the amount of wasted going into the bin. It is... Read More»

Cardigan lantern parade to return, bigger and better

October 27th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

The Winter Giant Lantern Parade is returning to Cardigan, following its inaugural success last year. This year the procession will be held on 8th December (Friday). The parade will go through the streets of Cardigan from 7pm, led by Small World Theatre, from Pendre Art to Cardigan Castle. The event will end at around 8:30pm with a fireworks display. Last year saw the event attracting giant lanterns created by... Read More»

Leeds to mark Bonfire Night with exclusive fireworks displays

October 26th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»

Wednesday Freebies- October, Week 4, 2017

October 25th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

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»