Beloved Italian-American restaurant Frankie & Benny’s is going to be giving students loads of freebies over the Fresher’s period.
New and returning students will be able to celebrate the start of the university year with free pizza – and limited-edition, branded sliders, complete with miniature burger, meatball and Frankie & Benny’s jibbitz.
The restaurant group, famed for its burgers, pasta and pizzas, will be heading on a road trip to campuses across the UK.
Anyone who signs up to the Frankie & Benny’s newsletter at the roadshow can get a delicious, free margherita pizza and a free Coke Zero.
And even if you miss that, Freshers can grab 20% off food, free cookie dough desserts, free garlic bread, and free loaded fries for a year.
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Which will be music to the ears of everyone just watching their student loan dwindle away to nothing.
Frankie & Benny’s wants to help thousan—ds of students to put their best foot forward – in their custom red and green sliders.
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Students just need to find the Freshers pop-ups and sign up to the newsletter to claim their free pizza, coke and sliders.
The roadshow was in Manchester earlier this week spoiling students with the limited footwear and discounts.
The free pizza and Coke offer is valid in the Manchester Printworks Frankie & Benny’s restaurant between 1 and 31 October.
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Frankie & Benny’s head of brand, Sasha Storey, said: “Here at Frankie & Benny’s we know how exciting starting university is, but it’s also a huge challenge for students too. Managing household chores, filling the fridge with food, and staying up to date with the workload, the list goes on.
“Our comfort food offering is the ideal post-lecture haven for students, with big flavours, filling portions and most importantly, at a great price.
“This year we’re excited to showcase the first Frankie & Benny’s footwear for freshers, creating legacy showstoppers for student’s wardrobes!”
Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
Daisy Jackson
A Halloween trail is set to return to Quarry Bank Mill this autumn for one of the region’s most hauntingly beautiful seasonal events.
The National Trust site is a former working mill and one of the country’s finest industrial buildings – but as night falls and the shadows lengthen, a haunting will begin…
This year’s Halloween at Quarry Bank will again feature spooky light installations, a mesmerising laser garden, and a thrilling fire show, as well as live performances and seasonal food and drink.
Returning for a second year, Halloween at Quarry Bank will be an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Fog will swirl through the paths around the grounds, as glowing demon eyes watch over passers-by and giant skeletons loom over twisted trees.
If you’re brave enough, the trail then heads inside the mill itself, where creaking and clanking sounds of its industrial past hint at something a little more haunted.
Credit: Andrew Ogilvy PhotographyCredit: SuppliedCredit: Supplied
As you wander the trail, you’ll pass installations like glowing fire spheres and catacombs echoing with whispers from the past, plus plenty more surprises waiting in the shadows.
Then you can refuel with ‘bewitched burgers and freaky fries’, plus hot toddys and decadent hot chocolates.
You can even toast a marshmallow over an open fire.
Halloween at Quarry Bank is designed for families, couples, and groups of friends alike, and attracts visitors from all over Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire.
Entry to the trail is on a timed slot system – tickets are on sale now HERE.
Inside the brand-new rental houses at Bolton’s landmark £35m development, Deansgate Gardens
Daisy Jackson
The first residents are in, and the launch of Deansgate Gardens – a landmark £35m development in Bolton town centre – is live.
This impressive new development has brought 167 high-quality rental homes to Bolton, creating a residential neighbourhood that features rooftop terraces, gardens, and stunning communal spaces.
The homes on Deansgate, Bolton have been built specifically for renters, with spacious layouts in an ideal location just a two-minute walk from Bolton Town Hall and a short commute to Manchester.
And, unusually for new rental developments, it’s not all about apartments here (though there are beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartments with rooftop gardens available).
It’s also somewhere you can rent two-bedroom townhouses, and have your very own yard.
Every home is built with energy efficiency in mind, with heat pumps and enhanced insulation, plus rooftop solar panels on selected homes, keeping those pesky bills down.
This pet-friendly development comes from developer Placefirst, and is a key moment in the wider £1bn regeneration masterplan for Bolton.
Inside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonInside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonA spacious bedroomThe rooftop terraceView from the rooftop terrace
Deansgate Gardens is located just opposite the former Beales department store, connected by the train station, bus interchange, and town centre within walking distance.
These stylish new homes are built around a central square and communal courtyards. The result? Somewhere residents can relax, socialise, and connect.
There’s even a dedicated Resident Service Manager and 24/7 maintenance support for peace of mind.
And just a short walk away you’ll find parks like Queen’s Park, plus beautiful routes along the River Croal.
Ready to make these houses your home? Book in for a tour around Deansgate Gardens today HERE.
Daisy Jackson -
6th October 2023 
