McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks has announced details of a major student night, with discounts, entertainment, and giveaways.
The wildly popular outlet village, where you can shop big brands for way less than retail price, will be hosting a student event with even bigger savings and free coaches to get you there and back.
With brands at the centre including adidas, Charlotte Tilbury, Jack Wills, Levi’s, and Fred Perry, this is a chance for new and returning students to grab a real bargain.
The Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet student events are always a highlight of the events calendar, with unprecedented savings and experiences on offer.
This year, that includes 30% off sportswear at adidas, 25% off iconic denim pieces at Levi’s, and 20% off at popular fashion brands like Jack Wills and Fred Perry.
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For beauty enthusiasts, you can nab 20% off at Charlotte Tilbury, The Perfume Shop, and The Cosmetic Company Store too.
And for a refuel on delicious Asian-inspired cuisine, Wagamamas will knock 20% off your food bill.
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That’s not all, though – when the event takes place on 1 October there’ll be DJs playing across the centre and brands, like a live DJ at the Under the Oak bar, plus spin-the-wheel activations with amazing prizes up for grabs.
You’ll also find plenty of photo opportunities, and free drinks.
Cheshire Oaks brands will slash prices for the student nightWagamama will have a discount runningThe Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet student shopping night is back
And there’ll be a Paint & Sip night with Life in Chester, where you can either paint a canvas or a plant pot – sign up in advance HERE.
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And if you’re stressing about how to get there, worry not – Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is also putting on free coach travel from Manchester and Liverpool to the outlet village. Just book your spot in advance HERE.
Kenny Murray, General Manager at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks, said: “We’re excited to welcome students to McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks for this exclusive event.
“We’ve curated a night of fantastic savings, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with friends. We encourage all students to join us for a memorable evening.”
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet will host the event on Wednesday 1 October, between 4pm and 8pm.
To participate in the event and access the exclusive discounts, students can secure a wristband by presenting a valid Student ID at the designated event area near Nike, starting at 5pm.
Sensory-friendly Northern Lights to illuminate Printworks’ digital ceiling to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Emily Sergeant
This week marks the start of Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Approximately 15-20% of the population has a neurological difference, according to the most recent statistics, and Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16-20 March 2026) highlighting the importance of championing, raising awareness of, and accommodating neurodiverse people.
And Printworks is marking the occasion in its own special way, with a series of new initiatives designed to create a more ‘inclusive’ and ‘sensory-friendly’ environment.
You may already know that the popular indoor entertainment complex in the heart of Manchester city centre is home to more than a dozen bars, restaurants, and leisure activities – including one of the largest IMAX screens on the continent – and Europe’s largest digital ceiling too, of course, but this week’s experience is unlike anything the venue has welcomed before.
Throughout the week, Printworks will be transforming its digital ceiling with calming Northern Lights and constellations which have been specifically designed to create a relaxed, sensory-friendly atmosphere for visitors with additional sensory needs.
Northern Lights to illuminate Printworks’ digital ceiling to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week / Credit: Supplied
As part of a long-term commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, Printworks is also introducing a weekly sensory-friendly hour every Sunday too, where lighting throughout the venue will be dimmed, and music and SFX volumes reduced for a reduced-stimulus environment.
200 free sensory packs – which can be collected at Vue cinema – with a pair of ear defenders and sensory-friendly toys, designed to support visitors who may benefit from sensory tools while enjoying the venue, are also on offer throughout the course of the week.
On top of this, there’s also a range of autism-friendly cinema screenings taking place on the last Sunday of every month at 10:30am.
An additional autism-friendly screening will be taking place with a showing of Hoppers this Sunday 22 March at 10:30am, with tickets now available from Vue’s website.
“Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an important time for brands and venues to recognise and support the diverse ways visitors and audiences experience the world,” commented Dan Davis, who is the General Manager at Printworks.
“We endeavour to ensure that all visitors feel comfortable and welcome when spending time at Printworks.”
Find out more about Neurodiversity Celebration Week on Printworks’ website here.
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Lovely last-minute Mother’s Day ideas from Selfridges in Manchester
The Manc
Mother’s Day is this Sunday – and if those words have just sent you into a blind panic, just take a breath and head straight across to Selfridges.
The huge department store has come up with all sorts of things that make for perfect last-minute gifts and experiences.
That includes a carefully curated selection of gifts available in-store, plus a very special Morning With Mum beauty workshop so you can spend some quality time together on Mother’s Day.
Selfridges can be your one-stop shop for the big day.
In both Exchange Square and Trafford Centre stores, you can pick up lovely gifts like feast-filled hampers, fabulous accessories, luxury chocolates, candles, and even cards.
As always, there are gifts you can have personalised in-store for a sentimental present for the mother figure in your life.
If you’re really stuck, you can pop along to the Beauty Concierge and book her an experience.
And over in Selfridges Exchange Square, you can pick up a beautiful fresh bouquet from The Royal Exchange Florists.
Selfridges has loads of last-minute Mother’s Day ideas
There’s rarely a gift more precious than quality time together, which is why Selfridges will be hosting a special Mother’s Day floor-wide beauty event on Saturday 14 March.
Ticket-holders will receive expert beauty advice from your favourite brands, while enjoying complimentary drinks and sweet treats.
There’ll also be plus exclusive gifts with purchase available, and giveaways on the day, and you can redeem the £20 ticket price against products purchased on the day.
You can even grab an artist print for mum at the vending machine.
Tickets for the Morning With Mum beauty workshop are on sale HERE.
You could also share a moment over a glass of champagne at San Carlo in both locations, or grab a sweet treat from the bakery in the Trafford Centre store.
Daisy Jackson -
28th September 2025 
