Wilko has confirmed that its popular half price Pick & Mix cups are back in stores across the UK from tomorrow.
Stocking up on sweet treats to satisfy those sugar cravings is always tempting at the best of times, but it’s perhaps even more tempting when you can save yourself a few pennies while you’re at it.
This is probably why Wilko’s half price Pick & Mix always goes down so well.
Now that schools are out for half term, and Easter being the ideal time to treat yourself to something sweet, the retail chain has confirmed that it will be bringing back its popular 50% off discount for a limited time only from Friday 8 April.
This means that cups of sweets will be priced at £1 for a standard size, rather than the usual price of £2.
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A medium cup will be reduced from £3 to £1.50, and the large cup will cost £2 instead of £4.
Wilko Pick & Mix typically features a wide variety of retro sweets that take you right back to your childhood, including cola bottles, chocolate jazzies, jelly snakes, gummy teeth, and so much more.
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The 50% discount is back for a limited time only / Credit: Wilko
All you’ll need to do is pick your choice of cup, fill it up to the top with your favourite sweets chocked inside – remember to keep it so the lid still fits securely – and then head over to the till where the discount will be automatically applied.
As has been the case when the deal has been available in the past and shoppers have flocked to their nearest store, Wilko is expecting it to be popular – and it seems like the retailer might be right, as a post spreading the word of the limited-time offer has been shared on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook, and amassed over 3.4k comments in less than 24 hours.
There are currently over 400 Wilko stores in the UK, and the half price deal applies to all branches that sell Pick & Mix, so if you want to make the most of the savings, the offer runs until Sunday 17 April.
You can check opening times via the Wilko store locator here.
Morrisons is introducing ‘sensory support boxes’ in stores for autistic and neurodiverse customers
Emily Sergeant
Morrisons is introducing ‘sensory support boxes’ for autistic and neurodiverse customers shopping in its stores across the UK.
Supermarket shopping isn’t always the most pleasant or manageable of experiences for everyone, especially for those who are autistic or neurodivergent – with bright lights, loud sounds, strong smells, and crowds of people making it a rather overwhelming and overstimulating atmosphere.
This is why Morrisons has decided to collaborate with the National Autistic Society to introduce dedicated ‘Sensory Support Boxes’ at its stores nationwide, as a way to both mark World Autism Acceptance Month, and help autistic and neurodivergent customers have the positive shopping experience they deserve.
These boxes have been carefully-developed in consultation with the National Autistic Society to ensure they include the most helpful items.
A range of toys like fidget balls, spinners, and squish mats can all be found inside the boxes – which will be eventually be available in all 500 Morrisons supermarkets by May – to help encourage calmness and focus.
All that customers wishing to access the items need to do is simply speak to a colleague at the customer service kiosk of their local Morrisons store.
More than one in 100 people are autistic, and there are 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
Morrisons is introducing ‘sensory support boxes’ in stores for autistic and neurodiverse customers / Credit: Morrisons
Speaking on the decision to introduce the Sensory Support Boxes into UK stores, Joseph Clark-Bland, who is the Community Manager at Morrisons, said: “It’s a priority for us to ensure all Morrisons customers feel welcomed and understood.
“We’re proud to be leading the way in creating a more inclusive shopping environment for autistic people, their families and all neurodivergent people across the UK.
“World Autism Acceptance Month has been a key moment for Morrisons for many years, and we look forward to supporting even more customers via our new Sensory Boxes.”
The introduction of the Sensory Support Boxes comes after Morrisons first trialled a ‘Quieter Hour’ in some of its stores back in 2018, before rolling it out nationwide in 2024 due to its success and positive feedback.
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Greater Manchester cinemas to screen family-favourite films for just £2.50 this spring
Emily Sergeant
Greater Manchester cinemas will be screening family-favourite films, and some new releases, all throughout this upcoming spring holidays.
The best bit? Prices start from a massively-affordable £2.50 a ticket.
With Easter right around the corner, and schools across Greater Manchester set to be on their spring holidays in a couple of weeks time, parents and carers will likely be looking for ways to keep the kids entertained while schools are out.
But now it’s time to take care of those film lovers… and also those keen to plan budget-friendly events that also take into account the classic Manchester April showers.
Cinema chain Vue has announced its lineup of family blockbusters showing at venues across Greater Manchester this spring – including Printworks, Lowry, Bolton, Altrincham, and Bury.
Arriving in time for the school holidays, A Minecraft Movie welcomes fans to their favourite cubic wonderland, while the whole family can instead transport themselves into Disney’s reimagining of the 1937 classic Snow White if they’d prefer.
Also returning to the big screen are childhood classics like Wallace & Gromit: Curse of The Were-Rabbit, 20 years after its original release, and the beloved Babe, to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary.
Greater Manchester cinemas will be screening family-favourite films for just £2.50 this spring / Credit: Disney | Aardman Animations
And as part of Vue’s ‘Mighty Mornings’ offering, film fans can enjoy pre-releases of family-friendly flicks like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Moana 2 every day throughout half term, all from just £2.49 per ticket when booked online.
“A trip to Vue this Easter break is the perfect opportunity for families to immerse themselves in the magic of their favourite big screen characters,” commented Rob Lea, who is the Head of Screen Content at Vue UK & Ireland.
Emily Sergeant -
7th April 2022 
