Sponsored

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.

ADVERTISEMENT

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.

ADVERTISEMENT

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.

ADVERTISEMENT
@suatism

Avalanches and Après on The Alps

♬ original sound – SUAT

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.

ADVERTISEMENT

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

Read more:

Featured Image: Supplied

Sponsored

Kane Funeral Services – the award-winning Greater Manchester business offering fitting farewells from just £1250

The Manc The Manc Kane Funeral Services - the award-winning Greater Manchester business offering fitting farewells from just £1250

No one wants to have to think about funerals – whether for themselves or their loved ones – but when the time does come, you want to make sure it’s the most fitting and respectful farewell possible. 

That’s where Kane Funeral Services comes in.

This Greater Manchester-based independent funeral service is the fastest-growing in the UK, and has gained a solid reputation for providing exceptional care and support to families during the darkest of times. 

The business recently scooped a Quality Business Award, thanks to an overall score exceeding 95% across categories including service, reputation and satisfaction. 

Kane Funeral Services has branches across the region, in Burnage, Brinnington, Newton Heath, Poynton, Salford, Stockport and Wythenshawe, each one perfectly positioned to create healing moments after loss. 

These truly independent funeral directors offer everything from affordable, stress-free ‘direct to crematorium’ services to more elaborate, personalised funerals. 

With the direct to crematorium service, starting from just £1250, you can strip away all the stress and overwhelming decisions involved in planning a funeral, while still honouring your loved ones with dignity and respect.

Kane Funeral Services also has a full fleet of funeral cars, with three hearses and seven luxurious and elegant limousines.

Recognising that the journey to and from a funeral can be a big part of the final farewell, these limos offer families a serene and private space to comfort one another. 

Kane Funeral Services - the award-winning Greater Manchester business offering fitting farewells from just £1250
Credit: Unsplash, Dan Meyers

The local business promises three major benefits – simplicity, transparency and compassion. 

Kane Funeral Services says: “We believe in shouldering the responsibility of presenting you with the widest range of products and services available, ensuring that you have the freedom to make informed decisions. 

“We understand the importance of financial considerations, and therefore, we encourage our clients to inquire about costs at every stage of the process.

“With us, you can expect a seamless and personalized funeral experience that honors the life and legacy of your loved ones. We are here to guide and support you every step of the way, providing comfort, empathy, and respect throughout the entire funeral journey.”

Find out more and get in touch with Kane Funeral Services HERE. 

Read more: Manchester woman now cancer free after groundbreaking UK-first transplant

Featured image: Kane Funeral Services

Sponsored

Where to drink game-changing non-alcoholic aperitivo Botivo in Greater Manchester

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson 10 Tib Lane in Manchester

Whether it’s Dry January, a hangover-free night out, or total sobriety, there are a lot of options for non-alcoholic drinking these days. 

But they don’t come much better than Botivo, a game-changing aperitivo that’s 0% alcohol but 100% tasty. 

This delicious small-batch drink has been carefully crafted with just as much attention as you’d put into an alcoholic cocktail, from the hand-picked thyme leaves to the bottles hand-dipped in a buttercup yellow wax. 

Founder Sam Paget Steavenson said: “I wanted to bring the true craft and depth of flavour we all see in the alcohol category, to the non alc category. This meant using real ingredients, no flavourings and low intervention techniques.”

The result is Botivo, a bittersweet, citrusy, herbal drink that can be added into summer drinks, winter warmers, after-work concoctions and just about anything else you can think of. 

And if you do love an alcoholic drink, Botivo is still a great addition to your boozy cocktails.

It’s popping up on shelves right across Greater Manchester – here are 10 places you can drink Botivo locally. 

Reserve Wines – Didsbury

Reserve Wines in Didsbury
Reserve Wines in Didsbury
Reserve Wines in Didsbury
Reserve Wines in Didsbury

This fantastic local wine bar and bottle shop is one of the best spots in Manchester to get your hands on rare and unusual drinks – and also, Botivo. 

The Didsbury institution serves theirs simply with soda and a delicious kick of ginger, or with blueberry and ginger kombucha. 

Tawny Stores – Stockport

Tawny Stores in Marple Bridge. Credit: The Manc Group
Tawny Stores in Marple Bridge. Credit: The Manc Group
Botivo at Tawny Stores
Botivo at Tawny Stores. Credit: The Manc Group

Tawny Stores is a lovely little cafe, restaurant and grocery store right on the water’s edge in Marple, where you can do everything from having a romantic candlelit dinner to scoffing a morning pastry to grabbing a loaf of bread to take home.⁠

Here, Botivo is added to a warming spiced apple drink, reminiscent of a mulled cider. You can even have it served in a takeaway cup to take it on a walk down the neighbouring canal, if you so fancy. 

Bundobust – Oxford Road

Manchester Indian street food restaurant Bundobust
Manchester Indian street food restaurant Bundobust. Credit: The Manc Group
Botivo at Bundobust Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Botivo at Bundobust Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group

Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike love Bundobust, a Leeds-founded Indian street food restaurant that now has two sites in Manchester city centre. 

Among the long benches and beneath the skylights (weirdly, both sites have similar ceilings), you can pair your Indian small plates with a tasty glass of Botivo and soda. 

Delve – Delph

Delve in Delph, Saddleworth. Credit: The Manc Group
Delve in Delph, Saddleworth. Credit: The Manc Group
Delve in Delph, Saddleworth. Credit: The Manc Group
Delve in Delph, Saddleworth. Credit: The Manc Group

Delve is a gorgeous restaurant and bar that’s recently opened in the Saddleworth village of Delph, inside an old bank building. 

They’ve come up with a suitably sophisticated Botivo serve, the Pink Lady, made with chilled fruit tea.

Something More Productive – Withington

Something More Productive. Credit: The Manc Group
Something More Productive in Withington. Credit: The Manc Group
Botivo at Something More Productive. Credit: The Manc Group
Botivo at Something More Productive. Credit: The Manc Group

This is a lively neighbourhood bar and cafe, as famed for its sturdy sandwiches as it is live music nights. 

Tuck yourself away inside with a Botivo, served here with delicious ginger and yuzu kombucha from Cheshire-made Hip Pop. 

North Westward Ho – city centre

Botivo at North Westward Ho in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Botivo at North Westward Ho in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Botivo at North Westward Ho in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group

Easily one of the city centre’s best watering holes, North Westward Ho is a charming pub operated by the same team behind Pomona Island brewery. 

A perfect alternative to their massive beer selection, Botivo comes with soda and a wedge of fresh orange. 

Caravan – St John’s

Botivo drinks at Caravan Manchester
Botivo drinks at Caravan Manchester
Caravan in Manchester city centre
Caravan in Manchester city centre
Credit: The Manc Group

Caravan is another huge newcomer in Manchester city centre, where it has an all-day menu inspired by the vibrant flavours of New Zealand and Australia cafe culture. 

ADVERTISEMENT

Get cosy in the huge, light-flooded space and order yourself a Botivo and soda with a sprig of rosemary to really enhance those herbal flavours. 

The Pearl – Prestwich

A Botivo espresso martini at The Pearl, Prestwich
A Botivo espresso martini at The Pearl, Prestwich
The Pearl in Prestwich has made it onto the list of the Top 100 Local Restaurants in the Good Food Guide. Credit: The Manc Group
The Pearl in Prestwich has made it onto the list of the Top 100 Local Restaurants in the Good Food Guide. Credit: The Manc Group

You’ve never had an espresso martini like this before – and you’ll never want to drink it another way. 

Award-winning neighbourhood restaurant The Pearl has added Botivo to its espresso martinis, for a delicious citrus hit to the classic drink. 

Hinterland Bar – Northern Quarter

Inside Hinterland in the Northern Quarter
Inside Hinterland in the Northern Quarter. Credit: The Manc Group
Botivo at Hinterland.
Botivo Elixir at Hinterland. Credit; The Manc Group

Tucked down in a Northern Quarter basement is Hinterland, a proudly alcohol-free bar that is the perfect cosy spot to sample Botivo. 

They’ll serve you a Botivo Elixir, made with chai tea, lime, and cucumber – or you can have it more simply with soda. 

ADVERTISEMENT

10 Tib Lane – city centre

10 Tib Lane in Manchester
10 Tib Lane in Manchester
Inside 10 Tib Lane Manchester
Inside 10 Tib Lane Manchester

If you’ve never been to 10 Tib Lane, let this be your sign – the three-storey restaurant and bar is a real beauty, serving delicious small plates that pair perfectly with Botivo. 

They serve it ice cold, with soda and fresh orange. Delicious. 

Read more

Featured image: The Manc Group

More Sponsored

The billboard in Manchester that's turning the city into a real-life Love Actually scene

Christmas

The billboard in Manchester that’s turning the city into a real-life Love Actually scene

Manchester Airport unveils bumper Christmas makeover with Santa’s Grotto and last-minute shopping ideas

Christmas

Manchester Airport unveils bumper Christmas makeover with Santa’s Grotto and last-minute shopping ideas

Five ways Manchester City Council is helping Mancs through winter, from free cuppas to life-changing schemes

Manchester

Five ways Manchester City Council is helping Mancs through winter, from free cuppas to life-changing schemes

Audio

Clint Boon takes us around Manchester's iconic Deaf Institute

Eats

We go meatballs deep with Mira's traditional Neapolitan sandwiches