This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Free events, performances, Summer Parade at South Tyneside Festival; b) Free taster swimming lessons to save lives; c) Free writing workshop by poet at Ashdown Forest; d) Get a free sample of the perfume called Eau de Lacoste L 12.12. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday.
Free events, performances, Summer Parade at South Tyneside Festival
The Summer Parade is part of the South Tyneside Festival 2015, which forms a 3-month programme of free events. South Tyneside Festival Summer Parade will be held on 4th July, Saturday, sponsored by Careline Lifestyles. Silken Strings, a unique act of classical music crossover, will join a host of fairytale costumes at the event. The famous electric string trio Silken Strings, will be appearing at the Summer Parade. South Tyneside Council will be organising the Alice-in-Wonderland themed event, that will see participation of a number of costumed characters depicting the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit and Alice. All of them will be there to mark Lewis Carol’s classic tale’s 150th anniversary.
Deputy Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Alan Kerr, responsible for culture and leisure, said that the Summer Parade is a key event of the festival and they expect thousands of visitors watching on the route starting from the Town Hall to the seafront. He added that he is looking forward to see Silken Strings joining vocalist Jayne McKenzie and The Military Marching Band, to present a unique soundtrack for the event. For more details of the free events or programmes, visit the website- visitsouthtyneside.co.uk. Information available in relevant Facebook pages, on Twitter (StynesideEvents) or call on phone 0191-424 7788, for the South Tyneside Visitor Information Centre.
Free taster swimming lessons to save lives
Supporting the national campaign of Drowning Prevention Week, free taster swimming lessons are being offered by the Embassy Swimming Pool and also a rookie in-house gala event. The rookie event will be held on 26 June, Friday, at 5:30PM. On 27 June, Saturday, the swimming lessons will be held from 10:30AM. The Royal Life Saving Society (the drowning prevention charity) will provide resources and activities. The charity wishes to ensure all have fun and stay safe near water.
Operations Manager at the Embassy Pool, Christine Malpas, pointed out that in the UK, the third largest cause of accidental death in children is drowning. He added that nearly 400 persons in UK drown each year, with thousands nearly drowning, many suffering life changing injuries and so they are happy to help the charity to reduce these accidents by informing how to be safe near water. For more information on the free sessions, or to book a place, please call by phone to 01754-610675.
Free writing workshop by poet at Ashdown Forest
For those who love writing there’s a free writing workshop being offered by a poet to help them out. It is open for both novices and experienced writers and the session includes a short walk. Sian Thomas, the poet, based at Ashdown Forest’s Forest Centre, will be conducting the workshop a short walk along Broadstone Amble. It will be held at (Ashdown Forest Centre) Wych Cross, RH18-5JP, on 7th July, Tuesday, from 10:30AM to 1:30PM.
Participants need to take a short walk (about half a mile) and it suits a range of fitness levels and ages. They have to bring pen and paper too. They have to be dressed appropriately for the weather or season. Sian Thomas who is resident of East Sussex Weald, has spent a lot of time at Ashdown Forest, in walking and riding here. The poet is a MA holder in Creative Writing and her work has been published in various national level publications. She takes wekly classes in creative writing has has previously run numerous workshops in schools and museums on the same subject. Those interested in the free workshop can book a place by phone-01342 823583 or by email to conservators@ashdownforest.org.
Get a free sample of the perfume called Eau de Lacoste L 12.12
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