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!”
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 -
6th October 2023 
