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Aldi is selling new viennetta ice cream lollies and they’re a game changer

The best bit? They're less than 90 calories too.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 13th August 2020

Aldi has introduced a new low calorie ice cream offering to its ever-growing frozen sweet treat selection and fans are already raving about it.

With the UK currently in the middle of a heatwave and 30°C+ temperatures not out of the ordinary, it’s no wonder why everyone’s got ice cream on the brain and now supermarket retailer Aldi is making the warm weather that little bit more bearable with its newest resident to the freezer aisle.

Viennetta has long been a popular dessert of choice in households across the UK and now Aldi is changing the game by selling it on a stick.

The Gianni’s Mini Viennese Ice Cream Bars are described as “a modern, summery twist on the classic Viennetta” and they come in three traditional mouthwatering flavours – Vanilla, Strawberry and Mint.

The best bit? They’re less than 90 calories too.

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A cream come true? In store now!

Posted by Aldi UK on Wednesday, 12 August 2020

Amassing thousands of interactions and comments after being posted to Aldi’s social media platforms yesterday, it’s pretty safe to say that these new ice creams have already gone down a treat with shoppers nationwide.

As one person aptly commented: “There’s only one way to save 2020, and that’s by putting a Viennetta on a stick” and we couldn’t agree more.

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Each box contains x5 ice creams and will currently set you back just £1.49.

Gianni’s Mini Viennese Ice Cream Bars are currently available to get your hands on at Aldi stores nationwide, but they unfortunately don’t seem to be stocked online at the moment, so you’ll have to act fast and take a trip to your local branch if you want to grab a box or two.

It’s advised that you always check the opening times of your local Aldi store before making any trips and you can do so via the Aldi store finder here.

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You can get FREE sandwiches in Manchester this weekend – but only if you have certain names

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Hungry Mancs can help themselves to free sandwiches this bank holiday weekend… but there’s a bit of a catch.

You can only get yourself a sandwich if you have one of these particular names.

We’ve been enjoying some absolutely stunning sunshine across Greater Manchester and much of the UK over the past couple of months, and nothing says sunny days more than taking a packed lunch or grabbing a meal deal and taking it to your local park or greenspace for a picnic.

This is why Pret A Manger has decided to make picnics easier for those who are lucky enough to have a certain type of name.

This late May bank holiday weekend, the popular high street coffee shop chain will be dishing out hundreds of free sandwiches across the UK – including here in Manchester – to anyone whose name happens to start with ‘Nic’.

That means people called Nick, Nicholas, Nicola, Nicole, Nico, Nicolette, and plenty of others could be in with a chance of some free feasting over these next couple of days.

You can get FREE sandwiches in Manchester this weekend / Credit: Wikimedia Commons | Supplied

Here in Manchester, it’s the chain’s Portland Street site, just off Piccadilly Gardens, that’s participating in the free giveaway this weekend, and there’ll be 50 sandwiches a day given out, so you’ll need to be quick if your name starts with ‘Nic’ and you’re feeling peckish.

The offer is only limited to Pret’s freshly-made sandwiches, and unfortunately excludes baguettes, wraps, or rye rolls… but free food is better than no food, after all.

All you’ll need to do to grab a freebie is show your ID at the tills of participating stores this Saturday (24 May) to prove your name, and you’ll get to walk out with your lunch in hand, all without having to spend a penny.

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Manchester’s Portland Street Pret A Manger will be giving out 50 free sandwiches to ‘Nics’ this Saturday, and they’re on a first-come-first-served basis.

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BBC needs adventurous Mancs to take part in next series of Race Across the World

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Are you a fan of travelling? Got a bit of a competitive streak in your nature? This might just be your calling then.

The BBC is currently casting for the next series of Race Across the World.

The BAFTA-winning hit show is currently airing to thousands of viewers each week, but with the next series now in the works, producers are on the look-out for ‘intrepid duos’ of all ages who reckon they’re ready to take a step into the unknown, and embark on an epic race across land and sea – and that includes Greater Manchester residents.

With applications for the next series of the massively-popular show now open, nomadic Mancs are being encouraged to take part.

On a limited budget and away from the luxuries of modern technology and conveniences, those lucky applicants selected to take part in the next series will get the chance to experience life in some of the world’s most beautiful and remote locations.   

BBC is looking for Mancs to take part in next series of Race Across the World / Credit: BBC

Navigating their way across thousands of miles, they’ll travel through spectacular scenery and dynamic cities, visit ancient wonders, learn local customs, and take part in time-honoured traditions. 

But, as producers are keen to point out, “the physical journey is only half of the story”.

That’s because, as the contestants take on the challenge of travelling across the world, the greatest thing they’ll discover along the way could actually be about themselves and one another.   

Putting out a UK-wide casting call on the BBC website this week, producers Studio Lambert wrote: “We are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice.

“We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, what lengths you would go to to win.

Applications for the massively-popular show are now open / Credit: BBC

“Maybe you’re looking to change something in your life? Or are keen to share the journey with someone special like a family member, best friend, or someone you’ve lost touch with. You may even have a very personal reason for wanting to travel at this time in your life or explore a particular part of the world.”

Fancy it then?

Applications for the third series of Race Across the World are now open for anyone over 18 years of age, with a deadline date of 6 July 2025, and you can find out more information and apply via the BBC website.

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Stick your application form in here.

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