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free racing at kempton park (for millwall fans)


Millwall FC Race Day

As proud sponsors of Millwall FC, Racing Plus is delighted to invite all Millwall fans to a special evening of racing at Kempton Park racecourse on Tuesday May 22, for the inaugural Millwall FC Race Day!

This special end-of-season celebration includes a full fixture of seven Flat races and features fun for all the family, with plenty of games and activities for all ages to enjoy – and what’s more it’s all FREE.

To attend on the day and bring up to three guests, simply complete the form below.

An e-ticket will then be emailed to you, which will entitle you to FREE entry into Kempton Park racecourse for what promises to be a fun-filled evening of entertainment.

Advance booking offer – only redeemable through the form below before 2pm Monday, May 21...

http://racingplus.co.uk/millwall

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Free events to celebrate the reopening of Leicester Square
http://showfilmfirst.wordpress.com/

An array of interactive displays, costume characters and personal appearances will bring the new-look Leicester Square to life in a special film-themed event running from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 May. Free to the public, the live event will showcase the quality and diversity of films coming to West End cinemas in 2012 in a variety of engaging ways – while also offering a glimpse of the spectacular film events hosted in Leicester Square during previous years.

Get down to the square for:

interactive preview zone, in which visitors may select and view their own choice of content such as trailers, compilations and games on digital iTables;
a family zone with entertainers, face painters, green-screen photo opportunities for audiences aged 3 plus;
a performance zone that will feature a film quiz presented by Alex Zane, a Q&A with the world’s leading stuntman Vic Armstrong as well as a movie fencing demonstration, and an insight into life as a leading film journalist with Empire magazine.

Lots more going on including:

a celebration of Film4 FrightFest with its director, Alan Jones, as the 13th edition of the fantasy film festival comes to Leicester Square in August. Members of the public are invited to gather at this session from noon on Sunday 27 May dressed as zombies to participate in a ‘Lawn of the Dead’ extravaganza in Leicester Square’s gardens.



Free cinema screenings in the Square during the event include Top Cat – The Movie and Red Tails, while there will be appearances by movie costume characters including from Ice Age 4 and Madagascar. Fold-out souvenir brochures, freely available in the Square, will preview 2012 film releases and offer a bundle of 30 prizes in a family competition.



Heres the full details:



Thursday 24th May

From 10.00am Play the film previews of your choice on the digital iTables (available each day)

12.30pm Win prizes in the Great Leicester Square Film Quiz hosted by Alex Zane

1.15pm ‘Fast Girls’ Movie Boot Camp: Meet the Trainers

2.00 – 5.00pm Fun in the Square with jugglers, face painting, balloon stylists & fun photos (family zone)

7.00pm Film premiere: ‘Tortoise in Love’

Friday 25 May

12.00pm Live on stage: Film preview show presented by Alex Zane

12.45pm Live on stage: The world’s greatest stuntman – Vic Armstrong

1.30pm Live on stage: ‘Life of a film critic’ with Ian Freer & Ian Nathan

2.00 – 5.00pm Fun in the Square (family zone)

From 3.00pm Live on stage: Performances from Mamma Mia! & Chicago

Saturday 26 May

10.00am – 1.00pm Meet Top Cat (film costume character) & more fun in the Square

12.30pm Live on stage: ‘Neverland’ fencing display

1.30pm ‘Ice Age 4’: Join the Continental Drift Dance with Sid & Scrat

2.00 – 5.00pm Meet Sid & Scrat with ‘Ice Age 4’ fun in the Square

2.00 – 5.00pm ‘Mini Havana’ live experience from ‘7 Days in Havana’: Cuban band & domino tables

Sunday 27 May

From 10.00am Meet the ‘Madagascar 3’ penguins (family zone)

12.00pm Lawn of the Dead extravaganza: Zombie gathering & activity in the gardens

1.00pm Celebration of ‘Film4 FrightFest the 13th’ with Alan Jones

3.00pm The Genius of Hitchcock presented by the British Film Institute

Schedule subject to change. Please check the website for more details.



Fold-out 2012 movie programmes available free throughout the event (while stocks last).

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FREE tickets - "World Duty Free Sale" - NEC Birmingham

Fragrance
up to 50% OFF*
Cosmetics
up to 35% OFF*
Fashion
up to 50% OFF RRP
Watches
up to 50% OFF RRP
Toys
up to 50% OFF RRP

Great Value
Confectionery & Liquor

Friday 1st June | 9am - 9pm
Saturday 2nd June | 9am - 9pm
Sunday 3rd June | 10am - 6pm

Toute Suite
The NEC
Birmingham

Free parking in the OEA
accessed via Gate 1

http://www.bigairportsale.com/

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5,000 free Northern Home Show tickets (Trafford Centre)

How: We’ve blagged 5,000 free tickets (£8 on the door) to the Northern Home Show at the Trafford Centre in Manchester (10am Fri 15 Jun – 5pm Sun 17 Jun 2012). The tickets are available until 3pm on Thu 13 Jun or until 5,000 are claimed.

To get them, go to the Northern Home Show ticket site and enter the promotional code NHS. You’ll be asked to register a few details, including the email address where you want your tickets to be sent. There are no booking or delivery fees.

What do I get? Free entry for the entire three-day show.

The detail: Maximum two tickets per transaction. Under 16s go free and do not require a ticket.

MSE Michael says: The Northern Home Show isn’t just for Northerners, it’s for everyone. If you’re interested in renovating, improving or making your home more energy efficient, this is a good opportunity to get some advice from experts and see live seminars and demonstrations.

http://www.northernhomeshow.co.uk/

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Sandown Park Racecourse has teamed up with The Evening Standard to offer 500 free Grandstand tickets to attend their Betfair Brigadier Gerard Evening on Thursday 31 May.

Promotion closes at 23:59 on Tuesday 29 May 2012, or whenever all free tickets have been allocated, whichever happens first.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/esrewa...k-7756979.html

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Free two-week adventure holiday for 16-yr-olds
Register online - only available in England

https://nationalcitizenservice.direct.gov.uk/


What: Two week hol + one week day camp for free, or up to £80

Get by: June 2012


How: Enter details on the National Citizen Service page (parents get your child to do it) and to find out about your nearest scheme. You must be in school year 11 and have turned 16 by 31 Aug 2012. There's no official end date but NCS recommends you book as soon as possible.

About half the partners don't charge for the NCS, otherwise the max is £80 and meals are included. Bursaries are available as providers aren't allowed to turn away kids for financial reasons. This has been popular with MoneySavers before, see feedback below.

What do I get? There are 30,000 places in all areas of England for the NCS. The three-week scheme takes place from Jun-Aug 2012. Exact dates vary per provider.
Week one (residential): Outdoor activities focusing on personal and social development.
Week two (residential): Team tasks to help the local community. This week is also in a residential setting, but in participants' local areas.
Week three (at home): Design & deliver a social plan to make a positive change to local communities.

After those three weeks, kids are encouraged to do 30 hours social work in their own time. They'll also get a certificate signed by the Prime Minister.

The detail: The NCS is a Government initiative and the providers include local charities such as Changemakers, Catch 22 and The Challenge Network. Qualified instructors and trained group leaders are around at all times to help with any problems.

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Water Poet Jubilee Street Party



Where: Spitalfields (map)

Link: Water Poet Jubilee Party



Dates: Mon 4 Jun 2012



Description: The Water Poet pub hosts an East End-style street party to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee..







Notting Hill Carnival



Where: Notting Hill (map)

Link: Notting Hill Carnival



Dates: Sun 26 - Mon 27 Aug 2012



Description: The carnival features vibrant colourful costumes, music and hundreds of Caribbean food stalls.








Big Jubilee Lunch



Where: Greenwich (map)

Link: Big Jubilee Lunch



Dates: Sun 3 Jun 2012



Description: Diamond Jubilee celebrations at the Old Royal Naval College with live entertainment and food & drink stalls.







West End Live



Where: Trafalgar Square (map)

Link: West End Live



Dates: Sat 23 - Sun 24 Jun 2012



Description: Live performances of West End hit musicals and theatre shows.







Shoreditch Festival



Where: Shoreditch (map)

Link: Shoreditch Festival



Dates: Sat 14 - Sun 22 Jul 2012



Description: Live music and festival acts on the main stage, a dance stage, a literature and spoken word tent.







London Mela



Where: Gunnersbury Park (map)

Link: London Mela



Dates: Sun 19 Aug 2012



Description: Seven zones of urban, classical and experimental music, DJs, circus, dance, visual arts, comedy and the Magic Mela kids area.







Scoop of London



Where: City Hall (map)

Link: Scoop of London



Dates: Various



Description: An outdoor sunken amphitheatre which hosts a variety of free events - from free films, free music and free theatre to local community events and activities.







Lambeth Country Show



Where: Brockwell Park, Herne Hill (map)

Link: Lambeth Country Show



Dates: Sat 15 - Sun 16 Sep 2012



Description: Music and entertainment, arts and crafts, trade stalls, farm animals & exotic species, brass bands, storytelling and a funfair.







Mayor's Thames Festival



Where: Westminster, South Bank and Tower (map)

Link: Mayor's Thames Festival



Dates: Sat 8 - Sun 9 Sep 2012



Description: Street arts, carnival, pyrotechnics, illuminations, art installations, exhibitions, river events, massed choirs, circus, music and dance, food and feasting.







Brixton Splash



Where: Brixton (map)

Link: Brixton Splash



Dates: Sun 5 Aug 2012



Description: Music, arts and crafts, food, live music, theatre, dance performances and sound systems celebrating local talent.







BT London Live



Where: Hyde Park / Trafalgar Square / Victoria Park

Link: BT London Live



Dates: Fri 27 Jul - Fri 9 Sep 2012



Description: As well as ticketed events, spectators can also watch all the Olympic action on the big screens at some of London's biggest parks.







Rioja Tapas Fantasticas



Where: Potters Fields Park (map)

Link: Rioja Tapas Fantasticas



Dates: Sat 14 - Sun 15 Jul 2012



Description: Large outdoor festival celebrating food and wine from the Rioja region. Enjoy Spanish music, cookery and wine-tasting..

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BT River Of Music – 21-22 July
5-6 Stages across the city with each stage representing a continent of the world.
Africas, Oceania, Europa, Americas, Asia etc.
Venues: Trafalgar Square, Somerset House, Tower of London, Greenwich, Battersea Park and Royal Docks.
Some incredible artists.
Tickets are free but you need to book and there is a £3 admin fee per ticket.
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/packages/ ... music.html

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CALLING ALL FASHIONISTAS! This year, Grazia’s Carnaby shopping event will be held on 31 May 5-9pm. Click here for a free ticket and enjoy:
• A 20% discount* at over 100 stores, bars and restaurants in London’s hippest shopping district Carnaby, including Kingly Court and Newburgh Quarter.
• Live sets by The Scoundrels at Fourth & Main and Dan Cook in Jack Wills; live beatboxing at El Ganso.
• A complimentary drink** at The White Horse and Magners pop-up bar; crack the code at Cinnamon Soho for a free cocktail.
• A 1920s Charleston party at Revival.



• Get a snap taken with your friends at the Cheap Monday photo booth.
• Beauty tips and makeovers at Make Up Store, Illamasqua, Pixi and Benefit.
• Exclusive Q&A session for bloggers with Grazia’s fashion news editor.
• Yoga demos at Triyoga and Sweaty Betty.
• Plus 250 goodie bags will be given away on the night!
register at Carnaby.co.uk for your FREE ticket and for further information, including all participating stores, bars and restaurants and their locations. See you there!



*Full-price merchandise only. Exclusions apply. Check in stores for details.
** One drink per person while stocks past. Over 18s only

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During Half Term bring the whole family to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and see Stratford-upon-Avon from a different perspective with a trip up the Tower. Up to two children aged 18 and under, can visit the Tower free* from Friday 1 to Sunday 10 June 2012, with every adult ticket purchased


http://www.whattodowiththekids.co.uk/vo ... term=Tower