Wednesday Freebies – April, week 4, 2013

April 24th, 2013 by Sandy

Free canal boating offered by Shire Cruisers

If you like canal boating and that too for free, here’s your chance! The canal boat holiday base of Shire Cruisers at Sowerby Bridge is giving free canal boating to people. This is part of British Marine Federation’s special promotion- “On the Water Weekend”, which is being observed on April 27 and 28. Canal boat holiday operators of 15 bases across the country are offering taster sessions. The event also includes free trips on skippered boats, boat tours and holiday discounts. The events are conducted from 10am to 4pm at the Shire Cruisers, The Warf. No booking is required and for information on events visit the site of drifters.co.uk to find out more.

 

Free golf taster session for adults

Come attend free adult beginner taster session for golf which is being organised as a part of the ‘Norfolk Get Into Golf Week 22nd – 28th April 2013’. The session is scheduled to take place between 6pm and 7:30pm. Equipments will be provided free of charge.

Those planning to attend this free event are requested to contact George Webster at george.webster@activenorfolk.org or call 01603 732335. The event is scheduled to take place at Links Country Park Golf Club, Sandy Lane. There are just few more places available. Hence, hurry. Book your tickets now.

 

Bus services go free at Merseyside next week

The nation will be observing “Catch the Bus Week” from April 29th to May 5th. The idea is to make infrequent or reluctant bus users to get into buses, out of their cars. As part of it, service operators and Merseytravel will be offering some journeys free. This will also make some people consider the bus and get a chance to see what it offers. Services offered free for the week are:

Centre circular C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 services in Liverpool; Knowsley offering (249) Huyton – Longview Leisure Centre; Sefton offering (159) Aintree University Hospital – Walton Park; St Helens offering (265) Halewood – Bold Heath; Wirral offering (181) Heswall – Leasowe;

Arriva and Stagecoach are bus operators observing the week and offering their own promotions. People can avail the Arriva free ticket offer through their website – arriva.co.uk/catchthebus. People can register for the Arriva m-ticketing service and avail the promotional code- 3434 for the free day or family ticket.