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.
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!
A FREE shopping event dedicated to saving students money is returning to Manchester Arndale
Thomas Melia
One of the city centre’s most popular shopping events helping students save money is returning to Manchester Arndale and the city centre.
MCR Student Socialis heading back to the city with its big discounts, freebies, giveaways and plenty of entertainment to keep you busy while you browse.
This interactive shopping event encourages new and current students to wander roundManchester Arndaleand the surrounding streets while snapping up some seriously good deals.
Expect discounts of up to 50% off at 120 stores including big high street retailers like Champion, Søstrene Grene, Selfridges, Sephora, and Berghaus.
This incredible 50% off deal continues into some of Manchester Arndale’s big-name food vendors like Wingstop, Archie’s, Barburrito, Sides, HOP Vietnamese and more.
If you’re after carrying thatZara Larssonenergy into your next academic year, the Arndale’s Rhinestone Rodeo celebration includes a Charm Bar in Exchange Court, where you can turn photos into personalised charms.
No shopping trip is complete without a matcha in-hand and you can bag yourself a free hot or iced drink in Exchange Court at the Cult Beauty Matcha Station.
Look out for our Audio North truck on Market StreetThe Manchester Arndale MCR Student Social is back
There’s even the Arndale’s Party Tuk Tuk which will be roaming around the city-centre shopping complex blasting out hip-hop tunes and some of your song requests.
Just outside Manchester Arndale on Market Street, there’s plenty of activities split across three dedicated zones, like Food & Drink by familiar foodie faces like Franco Manca and Great British Doner.
The Party Zone will be buzzing as Footasylum, Museum of Illusions and Urban Playground all unite, while there’s plenty of giveaways over at the Info Zone with brands like Science + Industry Museum and RSPB.
And, our very ownAudio North x The Manc DJ Truck is soundtracking Market Street with student DJs playing out everything from dance and funk to classic party anthems.
MCR Student Social is taking place on Thursday 24 September at Manchester Arndale from 12pm to 7pm and you can find more information via its official websiteHERE.
Etihad Stadium showcases City Hall, the new beating heart of Manchester City match days
Lonnie Bowes
There’s a particular kind of Manchester buzz you only get pitch-side. If you’re a seasoned Cityzen this one’s for you – one of three major new hospitality options for your next game day at the Etihad Stadium.
Tucked in the heart of the new Pep Guardiola Stand, directly behind the goal, we have the brand-new City Hall.
City Hall is built for people who actually want to watch football in comfort, and with a massive 500 capacity hall a stone’s throw from the pitch, it’s a hard one to pass up.
Doors open a full two hours before the match, and that early access turns the day into an occasion rather than a scramble.
There’s time to properly soak up the atmosphere in what is a genuinely lively, buzzing bar, and I have to say potentially one of the best I’ve come across on a match day.
Food and drink are where the local flavour really comes through. The street food menu leans into Manchester’s own identity with a modern twist.
The catering is relaxed and doesn’t take itself too seriously, let’s just say having a chip barm and chicken madras pie on the run-up to a kick-off is my idea of heaven.
Every guest gets an inclusive drink as part of your booking, too. You get to pick from a selected wine, beer or soft drink which you can claim at any point during your visit.
It’s a setup that suits everyone, whether you’re in it for a proper pre-match pint with your mates or meal with your family before a day of making pitch side memories.
The little touches matter too. A matchday programme is a nice, old-school addition in an era where so much matchday content has gone digital.
And crucially, the experience doesn’t end at the final whistle: with an hour’s access after the match, there’s no need to bolt for the exits the second the referee blows for full-time. You can sit and finish your drink, and let the ground empty out around you instead of fighting through it.
Put it all together and City Hall feels like hospitality done with an actual sense of place.
Manchester street food, a proper buzzing bar, and one of the best seats in the house, all wrapped around a schedule that respects the fact that match day is about more than just the 90 minutes.
For anyone looking to upgrade how they watch City this season, it’s well worth a look.
Have a look and make a booking at City Hall at the Etihad Stadium HERE.
Thomas Melia -
24th September 2024 
