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Chance to meet Blue band members at Bluewater event

October 4th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

The boy band Blue shot to fame after a number of chart-topping singles and the band will be coming to Waterstone in Bluewater, Kent, on 22nd October (Sunday). Fans will get the chance to meet their idols, Lee, Duncan, Antony and Simon here and they will be signing copies of their memoirs at the free event. Fans can expect also photos never seen before and new reveals. They can... Read More»

Aberdeen library is hosting a free creative writing workshop

October 2nd, 2017 by Sandy Under News

Mastrick Library in Aberdeen is marking the milestone 60th anniversary by hosting a creative writing workshop ,by best-selling author Michael J. Malone. The free event is to be held at Central Library on 21st October (Saturday) running between 12:15pm and 3:45pm, as it offers more space than Mastrick. The workshop is suitable for pairing novelists of all levels of experience. Booking is required as the places available are limited.... Read More»

Northwich Library will be transforming into a one day ‘Fun Palace’

October 1st, 2017 by Sandy Under News

In its bid to celebrate arts and science, Northwich Library will transform into a Fun Palace for one day. As Libraries Week will run up to 14th October, a host of activities are being held. As a part of an international celebration of community to bring together people via the arts, crafts, science and technology, Northwich Library will chance into a Fun Palace and open its doors. Libraries across Cheshire... Read More»

Bury Art Museum to host Fountain Fountain exhibition

September 30th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

The Bury Museum will be hosting a new exhibition – Fountain Fountain, which will open on 30th September. The new art exhibition is based on artist R Mutt's famous conceptual artwork Fountain, made in 1917, that celebrates its centenary this year. Mike Chavez-Dawson, artist and curator, will present his work that includes projects and thoughts of selected writers, artists, musicians, actors and film-makers. 'A Cinematic Becoming V1' is a... Read More»

Mind Fest, the mental health festival, is coming to Birdport

September 29th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

Mind Fest is a first-of-a-kind festival being organised in Birdport, by Huges Unit Group Supporters (HUGS). It will highlight mental health, starting off on 5 October and will run until 10 October, to coincide with the Mental Health Day. Organisers say the huge variety of workshops to be held at various locations across the town, are all inclusive sessions with limited seats, but welcoming everyone, with no need of... Read More»

Free taster workshop by West Wickham Photographic Society

September 28th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

A free workshop will be held by the West Wickham Photographic Society on 3rd October (Tuesday) at the Medhurst Hall, on Sussex Road from 3pm to 8pm. The workshop covers topics on photographic exposure, importance of aperture, its uses and how it affects photographs. The session wil have presentations and discussions. A practical session will follow, giving the opportunity to participants to click pictures using the different camera settings. Read More»

Wednesday Freebies-September, Week 5, 2017

September 27th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Liverpool holds free events to celebrate World Mental Health Day; b) Free pet workshops for kids in Hamilton; c) Get a free sample of Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Liverpool holds free events to celebrate World Mental Health Day The World Mental Health Day is being celebrated at Liverpool on 10th October.... Read More»

Family Learning Festival has free activities across Thurrock

September 26th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

The nationwide Family Festival starts this October, with a host of free activities for families. Delivered by Thurrock Adult Community College, the free workshops and after-school courses will be held to bring families together and participate in fun learning activities, at venues like Grays Library, South Ockendon Centre, Chadwell -St-Mary Centre, Purfleet Community Hub, Stifford Accorn Community Hub and the new Lightship Cafe. Children aged between 4 & 12... Read More»

Free digital training online for charities by digital agency

September 25th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

A free training session for charities is being launched on 26th October (Thursday), called Control-R, by Platypus Digital, the charity digital agency. Platypus Digital will be delivering a series of online training sessions for people who sign-up, by using the digital webinar platform- Zoom. Already over 200 people from across the world from charities have signed up. The digital agency will focus on those who want to brush up... Read More»

Last Post and poppy display at Plymouth’s Naval Memorial

September 24th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

The Last Post is to be played and remembrance services are to be held on every Friday, at 6pm, at the Plymouth Naval Memorial, until 17th November, Friday. The Last Post will be played at the wonderful poppy display, during a series of Remembrance services, to be heard across the Hoe. Members of the public are invited to watch the performances at the services by the Royal Marines Band... Read More»

Free Writing workshop and coffee mornings at Tenby Library

September 23rd, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

For those who would like to write for children will find a free workshop on it, both interesting and informative. The workshop will be held in Tenby (south-west Wales) on 25th September (Monday), at the Tenby Library, at 6:00pm. The workshop will be run by Dan Anthony, the local author known for his work the Rugby Zombie trilogy and also the series – Steve's Dreams. The free event... Read More»

Salisbury Fringe Festival sees the return of free theatre

September 22nd, 2017 by Sandy Under News

Salisbury will be bringing back free theatre again when the Fringe Festival of Writing is being celebrated in the city once again, now in its 5th year. Held on 6th (Friday), 7th (Saturday) and 8th (Sunday) of October, the Fringe offers a weekend of great events, put together by Andrew Thackeray, the Fringe director and his team. There will be First Cuts which will give audiences a chance to... Read More»

Free event on cyber attacks and prevention, at Carlisle

September 21st, 2017 by Sandy Under News

A free event by top business experts will be coming to Carlisle to raise awareness about what can be done to protect businesses from cyber attacks. The free event to beheld on 28th September (Thursday), at the Halston (in Carlisle), from 10am to 12pm, aims to educate firms about practical steps to be taken to protect against the increasing sophistication of cyber criminals. The event jointly hosted by Carlisle Ambassadors, Get... Read More»

Free swimming and fitness sessions by Everyone Active at Ealing

September 20th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

Everyone Active Acton will be hosting fee activities, along with Southhall Sports Centre and Northolt Leisure Centre, to celebrate National Fitness Day, falling on 27th September. Everyone Active which operates the centres, in partnership with Ealing Council, is offering throughout the day activities and classes to encourage the community to get active. A variety of free classes and swimming session are being offered to visitors from 9:00am to 3:00pm... Read More»

Exhibition and free workshop on film-making at Worcester library

September 19th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

A national touring exhibition, Playback, will be showcasing the works of aspiring film-makers, now on display at The Hive, located at Worcester city centre. The interactive exhibition at the unique Worcester library building will be going on until 21st September. Supported by the Arts Council of England and Channel 4 Random Acts, it offers over 200 short films made by film-makers from across England, aged between 16 and 24,... Read More»

Derby Feste coming soon with many free events and activities

September 18th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

The Derby Feste this year is a 2-day outdoor entertainment event, to be held on 29th and 30th September (Friday and Saturday). The festival now in its 11th year, is a highlight in the Derby city's calendar. The programme this year has a line-up of 18 free events and activities, with the theme that promises to fuse Western and Eastern cultures in a spectacular fusion, in the city centre. Read More»

CodeClan offers free sessions during National Coding Week

September 17th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

During the National Coding Week, a series of free events will be held in Scotland from 18th to 24th September, with Edinburgh encouraging adults to try coding and to consider it as a career. CodeClan is offering free sessions at its Edinburgh and Glasgow campuses. They will be hosted as hour-long lunchtime sessions from 12:30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, at Edinburgh and on Friday, at Glasgow. The sessions... Read More»

Hilton Council’s offer of free fitness classes

September 16th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

Free classes and events are being offered by Hilton Council to celebrate National Fitness Day on 27th September, with the aim to encourage more people to take up exercise and for improving health. Research has shown that people are more likely to stick to exercise, if they do it with company, as the positive environment created by the social atmosphere, helps them to enjoy the activity. A range of... Read More»

Open House London celebrates with biggest event ever on 25th year

September 15th, 2017 by Sandy Under News

Open House London is celebrating its 25th anniversary and the architecture festival celebrates this year with its biggest event till date. The free event runs on 16th and 17h September and for the first time all London Boroughs are participating, bringing in a record 800 plus buildings, to open to the public on the weekend. The free celebration of architecture will have from government buildings to a yurt, from... Read More»

Free Otago strength and balance taster session by Anita Ashgar

September 14th, 2017 by Sandy Under Freebies

A free taster session will be hosted by Anita Ashgar, a specialist exercise instructor, on Otago strength and balance The session starts in Caterham at 3pm, on 19th September (Tuesday), at the Tandridge Trust run Stafford Sports Centre. Otago is a health programme to support people to keep them strong, independent and mobile. Health professionals use the classes to build strength into the legs, retain muscles and support those... Read More»