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.
Manchester’s new aesthetics clinic with a budget-friendly tiered pricing model
The Manc
There’s a new medically–led aesthetics clinic in the heart of Manchester, which offers a tiered pricing model that will get you the right treatment at a price that suits your budget.
The Academy Clinic has opened up on Quay Street, specialising in natural, balanced results with a massive range of injectable and cosmetic dermatology treatments
The clinic was founded by Dr Tristan Mehta, Dr Emily Mehta, and Dr Marcus Mehta, who want to raise the standards of injectable and cosmetic dermatology treatments across the UK.
It’s part of Harley Academy, the UK’s leading provider of postgraduate training in aesthetic medicine.
And that’s what sets it apart from a lot of other clinics in the UK, and makes it a stand-out in an industry that is largely unregulated – at The Academy Clinic you won’t ever be treated by non-medics or anyone without formal medical training.
It means that you are always in the hands of a registered medical professional – whether it be practitioner or trainee, and doctor, nurse, dentist or clinical pharmacist – who would be able to manage complications, so you can feel confident you’re in the best hands.
The Academy Clinic in Manchester. Credit: Supplied
And the tiered treatment model really does suit every patient’s budget and preferences – you can take a more affordable treatment option, where qualified medical professionals are learning and being upskilled with expert supervision during your treatment; or you can opt for a fully private experience with a senior practitioner and no training elements involved.
There’s a wide range of treatments available, including popular injectable skin treatments such as Profhilo® and Profhilo Structura®, polynucleotides, dermal fillers, microneedling, HydraFacial and more, all designed to deliver natural-looking, confidence-boosting results.
Beyond patient care, The Academy Clinic’s clinical team also trains and mentors medical professionals through its GMC-registered aesthetics training academy, Harley Academy.
Dr Tristan Mehta, Founder & CEO of The Academy Clinic and Harley Academy, said: “Our mission has always been to raise standards in aesthetics. By combining education with patient care, we can ensure treatments are delivered safely, ethically, and with natural results.
Treatments include HydraFacials
“Bringing The Academy Clinic to Manchester means more people can access medically-led aesthetics with confidence.”
The Academy Clinic is now open at St John’s Court on Quay Street in Manchester, having acquired SkinViva last October.
To keep up to date with the latest news and promotions, you can follow The Academy Clinic on Instagram @theacademyclinic. For bookings or enquiries, call 0161 865 1141, visit theacademyclinic.co.uk or email [email protected].
Exclusive offer for The Manc readers: Use code MANC25 at the time of booking or when in clinic for 25% off any treatments excluding wrinkle reduction treatments.
Wigan favourites Stanleys release first single ahead of debut album next year
Danny Jones
Fast-rising Wigan band Stanleys have dropped the lead single from their debut album, which is finally on its way and will be coming sometime next year.
Entitled ‘Pass The Time’, the Stanleys’ latest outing arrived on Friday, 20 February, and while there’s still no specific release date for the first-ever full-length LP, we do know it’s coming at some point in 2027.
To simply label it as more catchy indie would be a disservice to the craft and graft these lads have put in: this is definitely a step forward and in a slightly different direction, with an even more guitar-driven feel and an extra bit of gruff about it compared to previous Stanleys material.
Our only minor complaint is that we wish it lasted a little longer – we want MORE.
An energetic two-and-a-half-minute track that we can already see becoming a fan favourite, it’s one we’re looking forward to hearing in the flesh.
We’ve caught the Stanleys boys live a few times now, both here in Manchester city centre and at their sold-out show in Wigan as part of The Monaco relaunch, as well as at the likes of Kendal Calling festival in recent years.
Safe to say, they never disappoint, and neither do their growing crowd of die-hards.
With lyrics touching on not just the passing of time but also that sense of youthful ambition and how it fluctuates with age, it feels like one of those defiant indie rallying cries we grew up listening to in our own adolescence, and it definitely has plenty of energy to it.
Both The Manc and our wider Audio North team had the pleasure of chatting with them back in November 2024, and you can tell they have big plans to take on not just the local music scene but the UK and beyond.
The release of ‘Pass The Time’ comes almost a year on from their last song, ‘Out the Door’: a similarly fast-run song, albeit with a different vibe.
Positioned as part of Wigan’s next generation of new bands and artists, Stanleys are clearly looking to keep developing as musicians, and if tunes like these are anything to go by, then we can’t wait for their first full record.
They’re also going to be playing a night here in Manchester city centre and beloved grassroots venue, Night and Day, this April; you can grab tickets HERE.
So get adding it to your Spotify playlists, watching the music video, and maybe we’ll see you at the gig.
Daisy Jackson -
28th September 2025 
