This week’s Wednesday Freebies section consists of topics on- a) Free workshops on lantern-making at Carterton; b) Free event at Dinosaur Isle, Isle of Wight; c) Free entry to The Guardian’s seminar in London; d) Get your free 5cl bottle of Baileys from Cosmopolitan. Also, check out for more freebies in our blog section everyday.
Free workshops on lantern-making at Carterton
To promote Carterton’s winter-lights procession, which is due on 28th November (Friday), free lantern workshops are being offered in the town, which will run on 16th November (Sunday) and 22nd November (Saturday), between 10AM and 4PM, supported by West Oxfordshire District Council.
With no age criteria, all people are welcome and those around Carterton can drop in at Carterton Community Centre any time to learn how to make and decorate lanterns, using willow wood and paper, with Emily Cooling, the artist who will lead the classes. The winter-lights procession will start at 5.15pm from Carterton Community Centre to make its way to Carterton Town Hall, where the town’s Christmas Lights will be switched on. For more information on the free workshops and details, call on phone- 01993 861080.
Free event at Dinosaur Isle, Isle of Wight
Here is an event that will interest anyone keen on palaeontology, natural history, geology or metal detecting. Dinosaur Isle, Isle of Wight, will be giving free entry to the museum for the weekend, on 15th and 16th November. Dinosaur Isle will be hosting its annual ‘Blast from the Past’ event from 10:00AM to 4:00PM.
Current research projects of Southampton and Portsmouth Universities, normally not shown, will be demonstrated here. Knowledgeable palaeontologists will be will be available and exhibiting some of their rare collection. Dr. David Ward and Dr. Martin Munt will be giving a presentation in the evening. Dean Lomax, Asst. Curator of Palaeontology, Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, will be the special visitor to the island, autographing his books and giving evening talks on both days. Friends of Dinosaur Isle have been hosting this Blast from the Past event from 2011. The free event has grown popular over the years and attracts support from universities and museums.
Free entry to The Guardian’s seminar in London
You can apply for a free place to attend the seminar- Guardian Sustainable Business, to be hosted on 26th November, in London, taking place in the evening, between 6:30PM and 9:15Pm at The Guardian’s offices. The Guardian with support from Hitachi, is hosting the high-level event to explore how innovation and technology can shape the future of the healthcare system. There will be a panel debate, a breakout discussion and networking opportunities with subject experts.
The coming decades will see UK facing rising elderly population and other “lifestyle” conditions, like obesity-related illnesses. As the NHS is under financial pressure, the question arises of how the healthcare sector will cope. Technologists believe the answer lies in biometrics, informatics and other ‘smart’ technologies. Patients can be empowered, as disease prevention is more central than treatment. Registration will start at 6:00PM at the venue. Entry is free but places are limited, so please apply by taking up a Guardian account to complete the form.
Get your free 5cl bottle of Baileys from Cosmopolitan
Enjoy an amazing giveaway from the popular magazine Cosmopolitan. Here’s your chance to get a free bottle of Baileys. There are 10,000 free miniature bottles of 5cl (50ml) up for grabs. Participate and be one of the 10,000 to get the chance of winning a free sample bottle, which will be delivered to you. Just enter your details online with address, on the Cosmopolitan web-page, as asked in the form. Participate and submit, as soon as you can. Closing date for this giveaway is 30 November (2014), until stocks last. The offer is open to residents of UK aged 18 and above.
