Free events post London Olympics 2012
Even after the close of Olympic Games, celebration continues to play its role here at Preston as WE PLAY Expo is organising free events for all starting from September 7th to 9th. The idea behind this celebration is for this regions’ unique contribution towards London 2012. The main highlights of this celebration are the big screen broadcasts and special events on
account of the closing ceremony and the handover of the event to Rio which will be held in the year 2016.
Programme highlights of the event are as follows:
• A combination of sport, urban art and music
• Yet another chance of witnessing the opening ceremony celebrations of Olympics 2012.
• Jeremy Deller’s ‘bouncy castle’
• A documentary about culture and sport and also about Play
• Display of artwork featuring digital handprints that are uploaded in the WE PLAY challenge. You may be surprised when you spot out yours here. But, you are required to sign-up prior to this.
• A digital performance showing the after effects of UK and Brazil meet
• Interactive digital displays that catches the attention of the audience world wide
Interested persons can browse through the brochure or follow news to know more about this event. This programme will kick start at 7PM on Friday at Avenham & Miller Parks. Join this event and make it a memorable one with friends and family. Cheers!
Get free Shellac Nails with every manicure
All those planning for a manicure can now get free Shellac nails from Pure Indulgence in Swansea. You are required to fix appointments before visiting them at Concept House, St.Johns Road, Manselton, Swansea – SA5 8 PR. Also, you must print the voucher to redeem this offer and mention voucher at the time of booking. Only one voucher per customer is allowed for this free offer.
Interested persons may contact them on 01792 343331 for more details. You can enjoy this beauty treatment from well trained hands at Pure Indulgence. Just sit back and enjoy their service to your heart’s content. This offer ends on October 31st 2012. Hence, hurry before their offer closes.
Free open day to tour castle
The free open day is a boon to history buffs. The Wakefield Council is inviting people on September 7 to the depths of Pontefract Castle, as part of the national Heritage Open Days campaign. There will be a special conservation tour of the castle remains at 2pm. It will be led by the Castle Curator. At 3pm there will be an underground magazine tour, which can be booked by calling 01977 723440, as places are limited. Cabinet member for Culture, Councillor David Dagger, hopes that the free open day will be a great way to find out the history of Pontefract Castle, which is well known. Pontefract Castle was an important fortress in the Middle Ages in North of England, which became a royal castle in 1399. The castle is a Scheduled Monument.
Free Made in Brighton Conference
NaturalMotion Games will sponsor Made In Brighton Conference for all at free of cost. There will also be a line-up featuring Boss Alien and Relentless. This conference with host talks of Boss Alien’s Jason Avent, David Amor of Relentless, James Marsden of Futurlab and Nick Baynes of Bigbit. Panel will comprise of Avent, Baynes, Zoe Mode’s Ben Hebb and Dan Pinchbeck from TheChineseRoom. Simon Parkin, a writer for Eurogamer and The Guardian will host the panel.
Anybody interested in taking part in this free conference need to register via Eventbrite. It is scheduled to take place at Brighton Ballrooms (BN2 1EF) on September 6th 2012. Hence, hurry. Register now. Cheers!
Free School opens in Birmingham
Perry Beeches II is one of the 3 new schools opening in Birmingham. Situated on Newhall Street, the school is not run by local authorities, but funded by central government. Education Secretary Michael Gove supported the opening of free schools across England and called it a success so far. The Perry Beeches Academy in Perry Barr, which is one of the most improved schools in the region, is associated with the Perry Beeches II school. Nishkam Secondary School and the East Birmingham Network are also to open soon, free schools. Head Teacher Jackie Powell of Perry Beeches II hopes that this free school will offer children a broad and balanced curriculum and access to what resources of Birmingham can offer. The school has already received 115 applications for the 100 places. 55 new schools are being planned to be opened this September across England, with 24 opened last year. Free schools can be set up by group of parents and teachers or even by trusts, religious or voluntary groups, universities, businesses or charities.
