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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Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
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Aldi confirms ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its 1,000+ stores across UK
Emily Sergeant
Aldi has announced that it’ll, once again, be closing the doors of all of its stores across the UK for 62 hours this year.
Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK – but this year, just like it has done on several years in the past, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.
The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues ‘for all their hard work’ throughout the year by giving them some extra time to spend with their families.
This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on both 25 and 26 December.
That’s not all though, as stores will also be closed on New Year’s Day, and will reopen once again on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Aldi has announced a ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its UK stores / Credit: Aldi UK
Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the retailer has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to ‘ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day’
In the interim period between Christmas and New Year, stores will reopen as usual on Sunday 27 through to Wednesday 30 December, with reduced hours also likely on Sunday and New Year’s Eve.
Speaking on the decision to shut up shop for a full 62-hour period this festive season, Rachel Geary, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is a special time for our customers, but it is also one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure customers can pick up everything they need ahead of the big day.
“We never take that effort for granted. Closing our stores on Boxing Day is one way of saying thank you and giving colleagues a proper chance to rest, switch off and spend more time with the people closest to them.”