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Bournemouth Borough Council conducts free pantomime event

December 16th, 2013 by Sandy Under News

Bournemouth Borough Council’s Early Years Service along with LV= conducted a free pantomime on 13 December (Friday) for children from the council. A performance of Aladdin was also held at the Pavilion Theatre. The council conducted the free event for the third successive year in a row. Tickets were issued to young carers, Linwood School, Julia’s House, Springbourne Family Centre, foster children and families requiring support from housing and homelessness charity... Read More»

Freephone numbers to become free from mobiles, Ofcom confirms

December 15th, 2013 by Sandy Under News

Ofcom has announced freephone numbers to be used for free from mobiles. According to the watch dog, freephone will be free from June 2015 for numbers such as 0808, 0800 and 116. These numbers are free only when used on landline phones but costs between 14p and 40p per minute for mobile phone users. Ofcom has also promised to make points clear regarding the call cost made to organisations such as... Read More»

Apples’s Christmas giveaway, the annual 12 Days of Gifts app launched

December 14th, 2013 by Sandy Under News

With Christmas fast approaching, Apple has launched its annual giveaway- 12 Days of Gifts. So iOS users in UK can again look forward for free content over the 12 day period from 26 December, 2013 to 6 January, 2014. In what is now an annual seasonal tradition, the app named this year- 12 Days of Gifts, has owners of iPhones, iPads and iPods expecting a surprise gift on each... Read More»

Free family event in Teesside

December 13th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

Come, attend the free family event scheduled to be held on 14 December (Saturday). This event is open to wildlife enthusiasts and Teesside residents to bring the public closer to nature. It is hosted by Northumberland Wildlife Trust and The Living Waterways project. This event is scheduled to take place from 1pm to 4pm at the Salvation Army Hall on Trimdon Avenue, Acklam, Middlesbrough. Activities include pond dipping, mask making and... Read More»

Santa arrives at free event in St.Helens

December 13th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

Santa will be coming to St. Helens with a real reindeer to the free event being organised on 14 December, this Saturday, at the Church Square. He will be accompanied by his elves too. Hand in your letter to Christmas Santa yourself. Don't miss this popular free event at the Church Square, St. Helens. There's free parking... Read More»

PTMY to host free Christmas event

December 12th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

PTMY (Pleased To Meet You) will host a free event by offering free drinking in the outer area where more than twenty Christmas trees will be arranged along with hanging lanterns and log cabins. The arrangement is meant to transform the area in to a miniature forest. There will be a collection of traditional yuletide favourites and winter warmers at the outdoor bars. Spices cider and mulled wine will be... Read More»

Free Christmas party for disabled at Watford Leisure Centre Central

December 12th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

Watford Leisure Centre Central along with Watford Borough Council will host free Christmas party for both disabled customers as well as their families on 21 December (Saturday) from 3pm to 5pm. Activities include table tennis, badminton, face-painting, dancing, a bouncy castle, soft play, arts and crafts. Refreshments will be supplied to visitors who also get chance to meet Santa Claus there. Carers, parents and grand parents are welcome to join the... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- December Week 2, 2013

December 11th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

Free event to celebrate UK City of Culture 2017 win by Hull The UK City of Culture 2017 title has been won by the city of Hull. To celebrate the win, a special free event will be held in the new year. Members of the public are invited to the free event. Organisers of the Hull 2017 programme claim the event will mark an extraordinary period in the city's history. The theme... Read More»

BBC launches five new subscription free HD channels

December 11th, 2013 by Sandy Under News

BBC has announced launch of five new High Definition channels for 10 December and these channels will be free of subscription. The five channels such as BBC Four HD, BBC Three HD, CBBC HD, BBC News HD and CBeebies HD will be telecast on Freesat HD, Freeview HD, YouView, Virgin Media and Sky HD. According to BBC director-general, Tony Hall, the launch has been made exactly on time before Christmas and... Read More»

Free mental health awareness event

December 10th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

National Centre for Mental Health will organise a free event to raise awareness on mental health. There will be guest talk show, performance theatre, art and comedy. iPad Mini will be given away as a Christmas gift. Squishy brains and zombies too will be part of the party. theSprout will display a stand with creative writings of young people that has helped them deal with their mental health problems. Also, some... Read More»

Free Cosmetic Surgery Event – Spire Leeds Hospital

December 9th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

At Spire Harrogate Clinic, North Yorkshire A free 'Meet the surgeon' event will be held for the general public at the Spire Harrogate Clinic on 15 January 2014 (Wednesday) from 6.30-8.30pm. Those attending this event can discuss with consultants of different specialities such as weight loss surgery, cosmetic surgery, varicose veins, gallbladder surgery and hernia. Interested persons can email to info@spireleeds.com or call 0113 218 5967/77 for booking.... Read More»

Free Book Making Workshop on Japanese Books

December 8th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

If you like to learn book-making, you can join Lucy Hayhoe and Lara Haworth, the artists holding a variety of book making workshops. For the free session on Japanese Books, come to the Library of Birmingham, Library Foyer, The Pavilion, at 2.00 pm on 8 December. It's suitable for ages of 16 and above. Please book for your place and notify if not able to attend the Read More»

Free events and carols for Christmas

December 7th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

Free Christmas carol event Go North East, a large bus-operator, is celebrating its centenary year and as part of the celebrations is hosting a free Christmas carol. The free event will have participation of the Reg Vardy Brass Band. The Kells Lane Primary School Choir will also perform. It is to be held at the Angel of the North Gateshead, at 2pm, on 8 December, a Sunday.   Read More»

Free Christmas events on 7 December

December 6th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

In Belford Erskine United Reformed Church (URC) will conduct a series of events in Belford this year too.  A candle festival will be held on 7 December (Saturday) from 4pm. The church will be candle lit and special carol will be sung by Candlelight Service at 6pm on 8 December (Sunday). One section of the carol service is linked to URC’s history. Apart from all these, Belford... Read More»

Free Burning the Clocks event at Brighton

December 5th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

Same Sky, the community art charity of Brighton will conduct a free event, Burning the Clocks on 21 December 2013. During the event, the people of Brighton & Hove will make lanterns out of paper and willow, take it through the city and finally pass it on to the fire to burn on the beach celebrating the end of the year. There will be family lantern procession comprising of fireworks show... Read More»

Wednesday Freebies- December Week 1, 2013

December 4th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

Join the social cycling event in Bath Join the 'Turkey Twizzler' off-road biking event, the mountain biking ride being organised on 28th December, Saturday, led by Andy Stewart, an experienced ride leader with British Cycling. The ride starts from Odd Down cycling circuit, via Two Tunnels Greenway. It will cover about 25km and takes around three and a half hours to cover in all. The Read More»

Christmas Carol Service

December 3rd, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

At St Joseph’s Church, Gateshead Annual Christmas Carol service is scheduled to be held at St Joseph’s Church between 7pm – 8pm on December 11 (Wednesday) in Gateshead. Carol songs will be sung by students of St Augustine’s Primary School. They will also perform Felling Brass Band. Parking facilities will be provided at Regent Court, Civic Centre and Church Street. Refreshments will be given away in the church hall after the Read More»

Free Christmas celebrations at Ryedale Folk Museum

December 2nd, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

Free Christmas activities will be held at the Ryedale Folk Museum during the weekend. The event is scheduled to be held on December 7th and 8th between 10am and 3:30pm in the museum near Helmsley in Hutton-le-Hole. Families attending the event get a chance to decorate biscuits, make a min rag rug flower, print Christmas cards and more. Visitors can meet a blacksmith at his workshop, a sweet seller and also... Read More»

Free Victorian Christmas event in Southampton museum

December 1st, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

A free Victorian Christmas event will be held on December 8 (Sunday) at a museum located in Southampton. It can be enjoyed at Tudor House in Bugle Street both by children and youngsters. Victorian Christmas is a joyous occasion where one gets a chance to share his gifts with others and also be a part of the family. Gifts that are hand-made, woven, embroidered ones and other types of useful... Read More»

Free event on business entrepreneurship for south east Wales

November 30th, 2013 by Sandy Under Freebies

The University of South Wales is hosting 'Entrepreneurs Wales 2013', on 4 December (Wednesday), in Newport. The free event for entrepreneurs under a theme, will be held at the university's Newport campus, and to begin at 5:30pm, being hosted by Sarah Dickins, Economic correspondent at BBC Wales. It is being organised by the LinkedIn group of Welsh Entrepreneurs and the Welsh government. The free event themed 'Making Wales a more... Read More»