Look, we know that we’ve only just got done with Christmas and there’s a very good chance you’ve eaten enough chocolate to last you a lifetime, but in case you haven’t clocked it yet, chocolate eggs have already started to line supermarket shelves up and down the country.
But it’s this special new range from Cadbury potentially worth thousands of pounds that’s got people talking.
The iconic chocolate maker has hidden 200 golden coloured Creme Eggs in stores across the UK and you could win a whopping £5,000 if you’re lucky enough to find one – but there’s a catch.
The special golden eggs are disguised in normal Creme Egg wrapping.
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So this means that shoppers won’t actually know if they’ve managed to track down one of the special few until they peel back the foil.
The winning eggs will be hidden randomly in local newsagents and corner shops throughout the UK, as well as in smaller supermarket branches – such as Sainsbury’s Locals, Tesco Express and Co-op stores – but they will not be found in any of the big supermarket stores.
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The winning eggs may be sold individually or in multipacks.
Cadbury UK
This year marks the fifth time Cadbury has run an egg hunt competition.
But the 2021 contest is the first time the milk chocolate shells will be covered in edible gold dust, and the colour change comes in celebration of 50 years since the launch of the Creme Egg, with each golden morsel worth a cash prize, ranging from £50 up to £5,000.
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If you manage to track down a golden egg, all you’ll need to do is call the number on the voucher inside the foil wrapping and keep hold of this as proof of purchase to claim your cash prize.
Keen to get your hands on one?
If you want to be sure you’re definitely going to be in with a chance of winning, these stores have been confirmed to have some in stock:
Local corner and convenience shops – One worth £5,000, nine worth £500, and 20 worth £50.
Booker shops – One worth £5,000, three worth £500, and four worth £50.
One Stop – One worth £5,000, one worth £500, and five worth £50.
Booths – One worth £500.
Iceland – At selected stores only, with one worth £500.
M&S – At selected stores only, with one worth £5,000, four worth £500, and four worth £50.
ASDA – At selected stores only, with one worth £5,000, nine worth £500, and 20 worth £50.
Co-op – At selected stores only, with one worth £5,000, nine worth £500, and 20 worth £50.
Tesco – At selected stores only, with one worth £5,000, nine worth £500, and 20 worth £50.
Sainsbury’s – At selected stores only, with one worth £5,000, nine worth £500, and 20 worth £50.
Waitrose – At selected stores only, with one worth £5,000, nine worth £500, and 10 worth £50.
The lucky winners will need to claim their prize by 5pm on 4th June 2021, and the money will then be paid to you via a cheque or bank transfer.
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Family-run Greater Manchester business calls out customers for punching cakes
Thomas Melia
A well-known independent Greater Manchester business has taken to social media to call out customers who were caught on CCTV punching their cakes.
Known for everything from cakes and pastries to hot baked goods and custom chocolate designs, Slattery’s in Whitefield has been serving up their gorgeous cake and chocolate creations for over 50 years, all while keeping the business family-run.
Unfortunately, the reason they’re receiving lots of attention at the minute is due to two customers resorting to violence on their pre-packaged sweet-treat products.
The social media account for this Greater Manchester chocolatier has uploaded two images which show the outcome of the fatal blows which struck two of their Victoria Sponge cakes.
Although this punch may have cost them the price of two of their delicious traybakes, later on in the post, Slattery’s issues a big thanks to “All the wonderful families who’ve visited so far this summer.”
“We know cake can be exciting, but a gentle reminder that little bakers should remain under adult supervision at all times – Thank you.”
This third-generation family-run “chocolate wonderland” has brought a smile to many locals’ and tourists’ faces alike with their wide variety of unique-shaped chocolate bars, lollies, grab bags and more.
All throughout 2021, Slattery’s were serving up their moreish Slattery’s Chocolate Lockdown Platters consisting of shortbread, brownies, fudge, pretzels, marshmallows and Oreos, helping Mancs continue to get our sugary fix even during one of the country’s toughest times.
Just look at them – they do the lord’s work:
Slattery’s chocolate shop and bakery has called out customers on social media for punching their pre-packaged cakes / Credit: The Manc Group
As well as attracting visitors with its grand three-storey bakery and chocolate shop, Slattery’s also has its very own restaurant, Mason’s Dining Room, where people flock to attempt the ‘Chocolate Challenge’.
To win, two chocoholics must team up to finish an American-style chocolate fudge cake with chocolate ice cream, a portion of fresh cream and two chocolate pots filled with liquid chocolate sauce – oh and two delicious hot chocolate drinks too.
Any sweet tooth successor will bag themselves one of Slattery’s chocolate medals and a box of handmade chocolates too – in case you needed chocolate anymore.
Lastly, anyone after supporting this Greater Manchester sweet-treat provider can find the chocolatier and cake makers on 197 Bury New Road in Whitefield or via Slattery’s official website HERE.
Featured Images – The Manc Group/Slattery’s (via Instagram)
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Plans to build tower next to Manchester’s historic Britons Protection pub scrapped
Danny Jones
Punters, rejoice: plans to build a large apartment tower next to Manchester’s Britons Protection pub have reportedly been scrapped after a long, drawn-out process and widespread protests.
What a relief.
One of the city’s oldest boozers, the Britons Protection was due to be dwarfed by a large development reaching 26 storeys tall, which not only would have encroached on the cultural landmark and storied watering hole, but also blocked out its popular beer garden to the rear.
We’ve seen a similar loss of outdoor drinking space with the recent St Michael’s development, which has essentially removed the equally historic Sir Ralph Abercromby pub – though it is at least getting a refurb – but in truth, the ‘Protect the Protection’ fight has been going on much longer.
As per a notice published on Manchester City Council’s website this week, it now appears that the plans for 72 new flats have been cancelled, with developers Arrowsmith Management having officially withdrawn their application.
Run by Bahraini businessman Mohamed Abbas Haji, the company is now said to be reassessing its options for the ‘Apex Tower’ proposals.
Speaking to the BBC, Mark Brennan – who took over the pub back in January 2025 – said: “I’m quite happy to be honest, a lot of people say the pub might be busier with more people about, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to people coming in here.”
“It would have looked horrendous… It’s Grade II-listed, so the pub should always be here. It wouldn’t have been a good look, having a big ugly building on top of our building.”
Countless Mancunians have echoed the sentiment over the past few years, with appeals dating back to post-pandemic and a big awareness push in 2021.
Standing for more than two centuries and holding countless awards, it was never going to go quietly.
It also happens to be quite comfortably on our list of the cosiest pubs in Manchester and has been since day dot.
Anyone who’s been in will know the sense of a warm welcome the place always puts out, and we’re overjoyed to hear that years of petitions and campaigning to save it have paid off.
These stories don’t always end with the right outcome (not often enough, anyway), so we’ll definitely be raising a glass to the Britons Protected this weekend.
Unfortunately, we do still have some other sad news from the hospitality sector, as our oldest Manc publican has passed away at a fellow favourite pub.
Emily Sergeant -
7th January 2021 
