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Wednesday Freebies- October, Week 1, 2013

October 2nd, 2013 by Sandy

Free musical event for all There will be a musical programme where Simon Willoughby and Kate will perform on piano. Cellist Fiona Tusk will also join the event. The free event will be held for 30 minutes starting from 12:30pm on 8 October 2013. Several programmes such as Fantaisie by Georges Hue, Victor Wong (written for alto flute) and Alone in the Rain by Steven Tung; Andante Pastoral and Scherzettino (performed... Read More»

Tring Together to celebrate free annual Christmas festival

October 1st, 2013 by Sandy

Tring Together is all set to celebrate its annual Christmas Festival by organizing a free event which attracts between 8,000 and 10,000 people each year. Owing to the celebration, the High Street will be closed from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. The celebration will begin from November 29. There will be more than 60 festive stalls on the Akeman Street and High Street. For the night’s event, Tring Together is looking for local... Read More»

Witness free atmospheric lighting at Roker Park

September 30th, 2013 by Sandy

Roker Park in Sunderland close to the old football stadium will be covered with atmospheric sculptures and lighting based on an Alice in Wonderland theme. The display is scheduled to run up to 9pm from 12 October to 4 November. Councillor John Kelly, Sunderland City Council Portfolio Holder for Public Health, Wellness and Culture said the Roker Park Lights held last year was a major success with good feedback and... Read More»

Free event for older Plymouth people

September 29th, 2013 by Sandy

Plymouth City Council will host an event that will be free for older people in Plymouth. Free fun and activity day is scheduled to take place from September 30. Events will be held right up to the 'Silver Sunday' to celebrate the contribution of older persons to the community. Several activities will be held during the event and finally on October 6, Sunday ‘Silver Sunday’ will be celebrated from 11am... Read More»

Free help for sight loss in Somerset

September 28th, 2013 by Sandy

Any person suffering from loss of sight can avail advice and help at an event in Taunton next week. Anyone having sight loss is invited to attend the event which is on Thursday, 3 October, organised by the Royal Institute of Blind People along with Somerset Sight, as the Low Vision Day. The free event aims to inform and give a chance to people... Read More»

A campaign to offer free food by controlling food wastage

September 27th, 2013 by Sandy

‘This is Rubbish’ is a campaign formed to raise awareness among the public regarding food wastage. The free event organised by the campaign group invites public to prepare large fruit salad out of the surplus fruits. Series of workshops are set to be run in the area of Walthamstow. Participants will be asked to chop surplus fruits at The Asian Centre in Orford Road, Walthamstow from mid day until 3:30pm. The... Read More»

QMS to conduct free butchery workshops

September 26th, 2013 by Sandy

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) will conduct two free butchery workshops for livestock farmers out of which one can be attended by them. The workshops will be held at Aberdeenshire (October 15th, Tuesday) and Perthshire (October 16th, Wednesday) from 9am to 4.30pm. Booking can be done by calling Kirsty at QMS on 0131 472 4040 or through email at info@qmscotland.co.uk. The workshop will offer free demonstrations on how the carcass can be... Read More»

Sky Movie customers to get free cinema tickets

September 25th, 2013 by Sandy

Sky Movies customers will get free tickets to watch the much awaited movie ‘Sunshine On Leith’ before it lands on the cinemas on October 4. The film is based on the Scottish foot-stompers The Proclaimers and is directed by Dexter Fletcher (actor). The story revolves around two soldiers who return back and adjust themselves to lead a life of a civilian. They are lots of toes tapping songs and music... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- September, Week 4, 2013

September 25th, 2013 by Sandy

Free taster session on Nordic Walking in Uttlesford A free Nordic Walking taster session will be held on 28 September, a Saturday, at Saffron Walden Common, at 1:00pm. Nordic Walking is an increasingly popular sport in Britain. The sport was introduced in 2004 and since then over 300,000 people have tried it out. Nordic Walking comes from Scandinavia and the sport uses two hand poles to give a whole-body workout, exercising... Read More»

Free coffee for all at 5 locations

September 24th, 2013 by Sandy

This week MRPORTER.COM together with Taylor Street Baristas will offer free coffee to all at 5 different locations. Along with the coffee a copy of MR PORTER with a free same day delivery code and with a large cup of cappuccino will also be given. The dates, days and location can be checked out from the website. Free coffee will be given from Monday, September 23rd to... Read More»

Register now to get free tickets at business event

September 23rd, 2013 by Sandy

The Success Seminar 2013 will take place in London towards the end of this month featuring top entrepreneurial talents. This will be the new business seminar aimed at people looking forward to gain experience and knowledge in business from people in the field of making money. The event is scheduled to take place on 28 September in East London at the Excel Centre. Though the tickets for the business are limited,... Read More»

Get free electric blanket testing done at Blackburn

September 21st, 2013 by Sandy

AGE UK Blackburn with Darwen along with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s public protection service will offer free testing of any unsafe devices. People above 50 years can bring in their blanket on October 18, Friday from 9am to 4.30pm to Ewood Park for a check. There will be a specialist firm at Blackburn Rovers’ Ewood Park stadium on Wednesday, October 31 to check... Read More»

Free electric blanket tests for over 60s

September 20th, 2013 by Sandy

Derbyshire County Council along with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service will offer free blanket testing keeping in view the onset of winter season. The free service will be provided to people aged more than 60 years. According to Councillor Ellie Wilcox, people put their life at risk unaware of the seriousness involved in faulty blankets. Hence, this operation is conducted to make winter night safe and comfortable. Read More»

Get free hearing advice at Pett Hall

September 20th, 2013 by Sandy

People at the Pett Village Hall will get free hearing advice as HELP is setting up a clinic for this purpose.  Hi Kent, a hearing charity runs the clinic. People who possess NHS hearing aids can get their aids re-tubed, cleaned and also get fresh batteries for free. This is a golden chance for those hard of hearing to check or replace their hearing aids. Hence, those looking forward for a... Read More»

Northamptonshire libraries to offer free Wi-Fi

September 19th, 2013 by Sandy

The public libraries of Northamptonshire will be offering free Wi-Fi service to the public, whether they are a member or not, while visiting the library. County councillors have supported the project, worth £65,500, through the Empowering Councillors Scheme, to set up free WiFi hotspots in the 36 libraries of Northamptonshire. The cabinet minister for customers and communities, Heather Smith, says that people expect to... Read More»

Farmers being offered free courses

September 19th, 2013 by Sandy

The Farming Life Centre situated in Blackwell, Buxton, is offering the chance for farmers to learn for free some valuable skills. The centre has still got places left on the courses being offered, for learning skills like drystone walling and learning about farming paperwork. To book a place or get more information, just call 01298... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- September, Week 3, 2013

September 18th, 2013 by Sandy

Check your blood pressure for free Blood Pressure UK charity along with the staff at Lincolnshire's Co-Op pharmacies will conduct free blood pressure checks to help British people know their health condition. The free check will be conducted until September 22 during the Know Your Numbers Week. 44 Co-op stores will be involved in the testing event. Free checks will be conducted in local branches such as Lincoln, Kirton, Metheringham, Louth, Gainsborough,... Read More»

Free construction trade exhibition soon at Plymouth

September 16th, 2013 by Sandy

A free trade exhibition in construction will be held for the first time in Plymouth, hosted by the Cornwall Building Control Partnership, on 24 September, a Tuesday, this year. The exhibition will help contractors, designers, builders, developers and home-owners, who are all being invited here. The comprehensive trade exhibition can help various professionals from the construction industry to get update with latest changes to building regulations, to enforce them,... Read More»

Halfords Autocentres to offer free tyre checks in October

September 15th, 2013 by Sandy

Halfords Autocentres, an independent garage network with more than 290 Autocentres across the UK will offer free tyre checks in the month of October. The decision came following the association becoming the member of TyreSafe, a not for profit organisation. The campaign is aimed at encouraging drivers to check if the tyres are inflated with correct pressure. According to the chairman of TyreSafe, while motorists get... Read More»

Free WiFi introduced in children’s ward at Milton Keynes Hospital

September 14th, 2013 by Sandy

The children’s ward at Milton Keynes Hospital is now equipped with free WiFi service thus helping both parents and children to be in touch with their family and friends. This service will help children to do their home work, do research and entertain themselves from their hospital bed. WiFi service will boost confidence and remove boredom from both parents and patients staying in the hospital. Apart from WiFi services several other... Read More»