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Lighting of the Lights is the big switch-on event for Christmas at Ilfracombe, the seaside resort on North Devon Coast, that will be building up at the Square next to the war memorial, on 25th November (Friday), with its traditional features and new activities. Following, on Sunday, will be Combe Christmas Winter Weekend, a brand new event packed with activities for people of any age. The Ilfracombe Christmas festivities,... Read More»

The popular festive event of Christmas Market will be held at Pembroke Castle this year between 25th and 27th November (from Friday to Sunday), over the weekend. The annual community event is a popular addition to Pembrokeshire's festive season, which usually attracts 10,000 visitors over the weekend and showcases products from the county and neighbouring areas. The event is a place to get gifts for family and friends, from... Read More»

This year's Christmas Lights Switch On in Oldham is happening at the town centre, on 20th November, Sunday, starting at 4pm, in Parliament Square. The special guest at this free event this year are Boogie Storm, the dancing Stormtroopers of Britain's Got Talent fame. They will be joined on stage by Oldham's Ollie and Millie, Chase and Marshall (PAW Patrol) and a mix of local singers and performers. A... Read More»

International Games Day is an annual event and Hartlepool Central Library is organising on Saturday, 19th November, a Games Marathon to mark the day. Hartlepool Central Library will team up with tearoom and games shop- tea@Hart, to host the free event at the library from 10am to 2pm. The Games Marathon will host numerous traditional games. The fun continues after the library closes, at tea@Hart, offering a wide range... Read More»

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Blacksmiths gather for St. Clements Day at Sticklepath; b) Free tickets to recording of pilot comedy show by BBC; c) Get a free sample of 'Scent of A Dream' fragrance. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Blacksmiths gather for St. Clements Day at Sticklepath The annual gathering of blacksmiths from all parts of the country, at Finch... Read More»

One of the highlights of the year long celebration of 'The Year of Making Sheffield', from March 2016 to March 2017, is the special free event 'Year of Making Showcase', at the Crucible Theatre in the city centre. The event is being hosted by Rob Hastie, the new Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, on Tuesday (15th November), as a free event where anyone can attend. The year long festival... Read More»

An outdoor digital light exhibition, Lighwaves, will be hosted by Quay Culture from 9th December until 18th December, at Salford Quays and MediaCityUK, running daily between 12pm and 10:30pm. The annual free event will showcase local, national and international artists, displaying their digital light displays, also featuring 9 artworks in public spaces. The displays will spread across from Salford Quays' Plaza, filling spaces from The Lowry to the Lowry... Read More»

The D-Day Museum, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, will offer free entry on Remembrance Sunday, falling on 13th November (Sunday). Staff at the D-Day Museum will make presentations about the plans for the future transformation of D-Day Museum at 12:00pm and 2:00pm. The Development Officer at D-Day Museum, Andrew Whitmarsh, said the D-Day Museum was being awarded £4 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund, as announced earlier this year, towards the... Read More»

This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Series of free events at Cambridge International Jazz Festival 2016; b) Free entry to Christmas Lantern Parade in Swindon; c) Get your free sample of La Roche-Posay Toeriane Ultra. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday. Series of free events at Cambridge International Jazz Festival 2016 Get ready for a exciting treat in jazz music next week, as... Read More»

The Scottish Book Trust has a full programme of free events lined up at the end of this month, for the Book Week Scotland 2016. The festival will be delivered from 21st to 27th of November and will be rooted in the central theme of Discovery this year. The 5th national celebration of books and reading in Scotland, will host activities and events across Scotland, with something for everyone,... Read More»

Atlantic Sessions will be returning in its eighth year, to 30 venues across the North Coast, and will be showcasing over 50 artists throughout 4 days, from 17th to 20th November. Gigs will be hosted at pubs, cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, music venues and the Town Halls, by the finest performers from Northern Ireland, across the three resorts of Portstewart, Portrush and Portballintrae. Visitors can follow music trails... Read More»

Families can enjoy a spectacular night of fireworks and music this weekend, on Saturday, 5th November, at Seaton Carew, Hartlepool. Organised by the Hartlepool Borough Council, the free annual event, Hartlepool Fireworks and Music Spectacular, will be held near the bus station and clock tower. The event is coinciding this year on Guy Fawkes Night itself, coming with a 'sci-fi' theme this year. It will start at 4pm and... Read More»