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A huge student shopping event is back at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Offers, deals and discounts all in one place.

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 24th September 2024

Students from Greater Manchester and all across the country will be able to access exclusive deals at the McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet next month.

Shoppers can expect an evening filled with giveaways, massive discounts, free drinks and music.

From 5pm to 9pm on 2 October, McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet will be hosting their annual student event to celebrate the freshers season.

The shopping complex will be decked out in style, preparing for all the savvy students ready to get their hands on all the deals they can.

The evening has a schedule bursting with plenty of things to do, and with 400,000 square feet of retail space and 150 outlets and boutiques, you’d better start planning your way round the shops now.

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Brands who are participating in this massive eventing of discounts include Crocs, Levi’s, Lululemon, The North Face and more.

Alongside all the epic deals, students can enjoy selfie opportunities in the outdoor outlet as they shop and browse around.

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Free drinks are available too, all you have to do is sign up to the student pass and there will be some free giveaways happening throughout the four hour event.

The retail outlet centre which stocks all your favourite high street fashion brands is giving students the opportunity to save money off their already discounted prices.

Soundtracking the evening will be TikTok DJ SUAT, known for carrying his DJ decks with him wherever he goes… even the Alps, so you’ll never be too far away from the party.

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The night will be one of the best opportunities to get a headstart on buying your Christmas gifts for the year, or an easy way to refresh your current wardrobe without breaking the bank.

Kenny Murray, general manager at McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet explains: “We are looking forward to welcoming students back to our upcoming shopping event!

“With so many universities and colleges right on Cheshire Oaks’ doorstep, we know how important it is to give back to the student community by providing unbeatable offers.”

Students can collect their wristbands for the event from the Nike Factory Store in McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet from 5pm on 2 October, as they arrive.

If it’s your first time visiting this shopping destination, there is a handy guide on how to find them here.

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Only one reminder, make sure you bring a valid Student ID and enjoy the rest of your evening!

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A massive student shopping event is returning to Manchester Arndale next week

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The MCR Student Social shopping event is back at Manchester Arndale. Credit: Manchester BID

Students in Greater Manchester will be able to bag some big savings next week when Manchester Arndale’s popular event returns to the shopping centre. 

The MCR Student Social will feature massive discounts, live entertainment, competitions, games, and loads more as it welcomes new and returning students to the city. 

Top brands like Levi’s, Urban Outfitters, The North Face, Space NK, and Victoria’s Secret will all be getting involved, with up to 30% student discount on offer. 

And there’ll be huge unbeatable offers on Manchester Arndale’s food, drink and entertainment offerings too, like 50% off at Doner Shack.

The brand new HOP Vietnamese, which serves street-food-inspired bites from its colourful restaurant on Market Street, will also be slashing its prices in half. 

You and your student pals can get competitive at Immersive Gamebox, or head to Urban Playground to try your hand at ITV’s The Cube.

Over on Market Street, our very own Audio North will be spinning tunes from a DJ truck – come say hi and get your requests in at @audio.north.

Another live DJ will also be in position at Halle Place, which is home to some of the shopping centre’s best restaurants. 

The MCR Student Social is back at Manchester Arndale this month. Credit: The Manc Group
The MCR Student Social is back at Manchester Arndale this month. Credit: The Manc Group
The MCR Student Social is back at Manchester Arndale this month. Credit: Manchester BID
The MCR Student Social is back at Manchester Arndale this month. Credit: Manchester BID

And keep your eyes peeled for roaming activations, where you can win big prizes and grab exclusive goodies. 

Inside the many stores at Manchester Arndale there’ll be more games, giveaways, free samples and prizes. Just grab a leaflet on the night to see what’s on around the city centre destination. 

Students will be able to get to grips with their new favourite retail hotspots, whether they’re browsing for accessories for their digs in Flying Tiger or TKMaxx, doing the big shop in Aldi, shopping in River Island and Monki, or having a night out in Roxy Ball Room or King Pins. 

Many of these offer big student discounts all year round, but for one night they’ll be pulling out all the stops. 

The MCR Student Social is the ultimate chance for new and returning students to grab amazing deals and experience the best of the city.

It’s back at Manchester Arndale on Thursday 26 September 2024 – see more here and follow @manchesterarndale on Instagram for the latest updates.

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A new Halloween trail is taking over the hidden woods at the Trafford Centre

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson A new Halloween trail is taking over the hidden woods at the Trafford Centre. Credit: Supplied

A brand-new Halloween trail will be leading people through an enchanted and haunted woodland this autumn – and it’s all taking place at Trafford Centre’s little-known Wilderspool Woods. 

The 4.5 acre hidden woodland in the grounds of the iconic shopping centre will be taken over by skeletons, bats, and all sorts of other spooky creatures.

But as the event comes from acclaimed The Twilight Trail at Mayfield Park, you’ll be sure to be more mesmerised than terrified. No blood-thirsty zombies here. 

There’ll be more than 100,000 lights illuminating a Skeleton Village, laser-filled gardens of mist, and a spooky soundtrack of otherworldly tunes curated by DJ Rasp.

Visitors will find supernatural surprises around every corner, whether it’s colourful bats soaring overhead or glowing LED eyes watching down from the treetops. 

The Halloween Trail will be suitable for all ages and will captivate audiences with the glittering light trail, interactive events, and a massive food and drink programme curated by Freight Island.

A new Halloween trail is taking over the hidden woods at the Trafford Centre. Credit: Supplied
A new Halloween trail is taking over the hidden woods at the Trafford Centre. Credit: Supplied
Decadent hot chocolates will be part of The Halloween Trail's Freight Island-curated food line-up. Credit: Supplied
Decadent hot chocolates will be part of The Halloween Trail’s Freight Island-curated food line-up. Credit: Supplied

As you creep and weave your way through the eerie Wilderspool Woods you’ll be able to pick and carve your own pumpkins, toast marshmallows, and throw some shapes at the skeleton disco. 

There’ll even be a skeleton petting zoo, a mysterious Haunted Hotel, and a creepy old-fashioned pub, Ye Olde Skeleton Arms, tucked away in the woods. 

The light installations brought to The Halloween Trail will include Helix, a floating ribbon of sparkling light that weaves through the forest, and The Twist, a psychedelic, corkscrew pathway of mesmerising lights. 

After making it through the mystical woodlands, visitors can feast on food from top traders including Voodoo Rays (22” New York-style pizzas), and Soft Boi (soft-serve ice cream). 

Formaggi by Lazy Tony’s will be warming up guests with loaded roasties, rich poutine, deep-fried mozzarella and Italian-American toasties, and there’s Cabin Chocolat for decadent hot chocolates topped with fluffy marshmallows, caramel, and sweets (plus a drop of booze for the grown-ups).

Heard, a new burger venture from two Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey of Ireland’s Aimsir, will also feature on the trail, whipping up a selection of smash burgers made with eco-friendly ingredients. 

Voodoo Rays will be one of the traders serving food at The Halloween Trail. Credit: The Manc Group
Voodoo Rays will be one of the traders serving food at The Halloween Trail. Credit: The Manc Group
Formaggio by Lazy Tony's will have loaded roasties and loads more. Credit: Supplied
Formaggio by Lazy Tony’s will have loaded roasties and loads more. Credit: Supplied

Free parking is available for all ticket holders, or there are easy public transport links via tram or bus along The Bee Network.

Dan Morris, co-founder of Trafford Trails, said: “We’re excited to reveal Wilderspool Wood as the location for this year’s Halloween Trail. 

“This hidden space offers the perfect setting for an immersive and exciting Halloween experience. With DJ Rasp’s soundtrack, stunning light displays, and some of the best food traders around, we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors of all ages for a great night out.”

Simon Layton, Centre Director at Trafford Centre, added: “We’re delighted to bring something new to Trafford this Halloween. Collaborating with Freight Island and other great partners, we’ve created an experience that promises to be a real treat for our visitors. We can’t wait to see Wilderspool Wood lit up at night.”

The Halloween Trail will run from Thursday 17 October to Sunday 3 November. 

Tickets are on sale now, with prices starting from £8 for children, £10 for adults, and family tickets from £32 – you can grab yours here. 

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