What’s Free/Cheap? Free wine, free course

What’s cool about it? Want to impress your friends or loved ones with your wine prowess? This free tasting session will teach you how to taste different wines from six different grapes whilst learning something new from a wine expert.

As if that wasn’t enough, you will be given a £10 money off voucher for wine in Sainsbury’s. This event will no doubt fill up quickly so get your ticket fast. Whether you want to do refine your pallet, learn something new or just enjoy some free wine make sure you don’t miss out.

Free, Register for a free ticket, Thurs 10 Feb 2011, Sainsbury’s Ladbroke Grove, Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 5AA

Us Brits are known for loving a brew, and since winter has descended upon us, what could be better on a cold day than a warm cuppa? Whether your xmas shopping or just around town head down to Portobello Road’s ‘Coach House’.

You can sample teas, enjoy cakes and biscuits and be involved in an authentic gongfu cha tea ritual; all in the warmth minutes away from Portobello Road market. Enjoy tea crafted with passion such as the vintage Emperor Pu Erh 1998 which can be coupled with a freshly baked patisserie that uses tea as an ingredient.

Free, Sunday 5th December, 12pm-4pm, Teanamu, Coach House, 14A St Luke’s Road, London, W11 1DP, website

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Why not brave the cold and see what great finds you may discover? The Paddington Christmas market features independent boutiques selling handcrafted items that are sure to make a unique and treasured gift to your loved ones. Don’t forget that this is all set against a backdrop of food stalls, music and entertainment making this a much more enjoyable shopping experience than the high street.

Wednesday is also the day when the lights get turned on in Praed street, so remember to get your cameras out for Paddington bear. There will be unique workshops throughout the week such as Christmas card making, candle making, Christmas decoration making and even a Christmas grotto for the kids.

A perfect outing with friends… just make sure to hide what you buy for them!

Free entry, Monday 29th November- Friday 3rd December 2010, 12pm- 6pm (Weds till 8pm), Norfolk Square Gardens and Praed Street, Paddington, W2, website

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John’s Ambulance will host the Clerkenwell Christmas market again this year and warmly invite everyone to join them in Christmas cheer. The evening will consist of various stalls, carol singers, mince pies and mulled wine.

The stalls will showcase local produce and specialist stalls will have a variety of goods including; jewellery, clothing, shoes, accessories and more. St John Ambulance will also be on hand to give some fun first aid demonstrations, invaluable knowledge to anyone watching.

Free entry, Friday 3rd December, 4pm-8pm, Smithfield Market, 225 London Central Markets, City of London, EC1A 9LH, website

Be sure not to miss out on Carnaby Street’s 20% off extravaganza! On Thursday 18th November, from 5pm – 9pm, over 100 shops, restaurants and bars in the 12 streets of Carnaby will be offering an amazing 20% discount as well as more special offers, promotions and giveaways. It’s free to take part, just make sure to download a ticket.

There will also be  goodie bag giveaways, promotions and even more special offers throughout Carnaby Street and surrounding areas. Keep your eyes peeled for that perfect bargain that can carry you on through the Autumn/Winter season from all the usual shops as well as the boutiques that grace the area.

Get more information and your free ticket

Register for free ticket, Thurs 18th November, 5-9pm, Carnaby Street, London, W1F, Map

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What better pick me up does one need during the morning rush hour than a cup of coffee? How about a free cup of coffee? From 18-22 October during the hours of 8-10am, 108 Marylebone Lane Restaurant & Bar are giving away one free illycaffè coffee to everyone that drops in. Take advantage of this great offer and start the week as you mean to go on!

Free, Mon 18-22nd Oct 2010, 8-10am, 108 Marylebone Lane Restaurant & Bar, 108 Marylebone Lane, London, W1U 2QE, Map

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What could make Kareoke funnier? lets see…replace all the usually boring Karaoke classics to classic rap tunes from the likes of Tu Pac, Tribe Called Quest and Snoop dog? – yep that should do it!

Don’t worry this is no 8 Mile scene, you won’t be ‘choked’ off the stage! Its usually a friendly, ‘up for a laugh’ kinda crowd. Although sometimes you get a few rap boys using the stage as a platform to show their skills, it only adds to the entertainment.

This free event guarantees a laugh & beery fun. With Free Tiger Beer on offer for performers, theres no shortage of people participating either! Drinks are reasonably priced too.

Free entry, Thurs 21st Oct2010 from 7pm, The Social Bar, 5 Little Portland Street, London, E1E 7JD map, Oxford Circus Tube. Website

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London is one of the most exciting cities in the world; so it only follows that some of the best loved films are set here as well. To celebrate this city, Museum of London are holding free afternoon screenings every first Sunday of every month from 2pm. The schedule is as follows:

• 3rd October 2-3.55pm- 28 Days Later (2002), 18
• 7th November 2-4.15pm- Mary Poppins (1964), U
• 5th December 2-3.25pm- Scrooge (1951), U
• 2nd January 2-3.40pm- Quartermass and the Pit (1967), 12

The first screening- 28 Days Later is a film infamous for its chilling shots of a rarely seen deserted London after England is ravaged by a virus that turns humans into blood thirsty monsters, starring Cillian Murphy.

Free, every first Sunday of the month, 2pm, Weston Theatre, Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN, Map

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An icon in the world of British fashion and history, Vivienne Westwood is responsible for moments such as her vertigo-inducing killer heels, her pirate boots and even the ill-fated infamous fall of Naomi Campbell in 1993.

The exhibition spans the years 1973-2010 and showcase the evolution and progression of Westwood’s style and how she captures the Zeitgeist of the day. Nearly 200 shoes will be on display to the public.

Don’t miss out on this unique event to witness a piece of British fashion history.

Free, 26th Aug – 22nd Sept, The Ultralounge, Lower Ground floor, Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London, W1C 2

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H&M are opening a brand new store and to welcome new customers there will be plenty of special events for lucky shoppers such as goody bags, free manicures and live music. Have a chance to get your nails done and enjoy the entertainment as you peruse the new selection from the Swedish clothing store.

The first 100 paying customers will get specially designed organic cotton goody bags. Free manicures are available in store 5-8pm by WAH NAILS nail art boutique and a DJ in store from 6-9pm.

If you’re interested in picking up a few Autumn/Winter essentials or just want to come down and see what other special gifts they have planned for the day then make the trip to North London.

Thurs 2nd Sept 2010, from 12pm, N1 Islington, 21 Parkfield Street, London, N1 0PS, Map

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