It’s the start of the new academic year, and Manchester’s biggest student shopping event returns to the city centre this week.
After a year off in 2020, MCR Student Social is back and bigger than ever, bringing a whole host of discounts across four days so that both new and returning students can make the most of unmissable offers in the Arndale, and at stores throughout the city centre from Thursday 30 September – Sunday 3 October.
Over 120 designer, high street, and independent stores will be giving up to 50% off.
Levi’s, Barbour, Ann Summers, Dr Martens, Tommy Hilfiger, Urban Outfitters, Adidas, Michael Kors, Pandora, Game, Lindt, and New Look are just some of the big names offering a range discounts over the four days.
Not only that, but there’s also big discounts on food and drink in a range of chain restaurants including 50% off at Wolf Italian Street Food, 33% off at Pizza Hut, and 30% off at Bella Italia.
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There’s also 20% off at Archie’s, Auntie Anne’s, and Bagel Factory.
📢📢Calling all students📢📢
MCR Student Social is back and bigger than ever. From 30 September – 3 October, make the most of over 120 exclusive offers throughout the Arndale and in stores across the city centre.
MCR Student Social is back bringing a whole host of discounts across four days / Credit: CityCo & Manchester BID / Jason Lock
Market Street & Royal Exchange
& Other Stories
Amaranth
Ann Summers
Arthur Kay Jewellers
Barbour
Boots
Diamond Heaven
Dr Martens
Fjallraven
Foot Locker
French Connection
Hotel Chocolat
Irregular Choice
Lanigan & Hulme
L’Occitane
Lush
Molton Brown
Moss Bros
O2
Scribbler
Shuh
Size?
The Body Shop
Three
Urban Outfitters
Vodafone
Whittard
WHSmith
Yards Store
Corporation Street & Deansgate
Cafe Nero
Classic Football Shirts
Warhammer
Over 120 designer, high street, and independent stores will be giving up to 50% off / Credit: CityCo & Manchester BID / Jason Lock
If you’re looking to really make the most of the event, make sure you can head down to the Arndale and surrounding streets on 30 September between 12-7pm for the MCR Student Social official launch party.
Market Street will be buzzing with live entertainment and DJs, amazing food, competitions and giveaways, and loads more activities to get involved with.
There’ll be exclusive freebies, vouchers, and special prizes to win.
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MCR Student Social is organised by Manchester Arndale and Manchester Business Improvement District (BID), in collaboration with The Manc.
You can find more information here.
Featured Image – CityCo / Manchester BID
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Manchester City to open pop-up pub in honour of John Stones and Bernardo Silva
Danny Jones
Manchester City are setting up a special pop-up to celebrate John Stones and Bernardo Silva as they prepare to leave at the end of this season.
Having spent nearly two full decades at the Etihad Stadium between them, Stones and Silva will be toasting their departure in true Northern fashion: with their very own Man City pub of the same name.
Come on, you have to admit it: ‘The Stones and Silva’ has a nice ring to it.
Opening for just a few days later this month, before the conclusion of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign and their final appearances in City colours, this is your time to cheers their careers.
Pouring pints from Thursday, 21 May until the end, Cityzens are being encouraged to come along and raise a glass to two of their team’s most successful stars.
Taking over the legendary Star and Garter on Fairfield Street in Manchester city centre, as per an official press release from the club, “The Stones & Silva will feature themed décor inspired by the pair’s unforgettable moments in sky blue.”
As arguably two of the most important players during the Manc side’s most prolific period for winning silverware, it feels only fitting that Blues give them a proper send-off.
Entry will be available on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the event, and you can expect plenty of supporters to come through the doors.
The chosen picture for the pub’s hanging inn sign is inspired by the iconic snap of the Gallagher brothers back at the start of the Oasis mania.
MCFC’s The Stones and Silva pop-up pub will open at the following times:
Thursday, 21 May: 4pm-11pm
Friday, 22 May: 4pm-11pm
Saturday, 23 May: 12pm-11pm
Sunday, 24 May: 12pm-8pm
Better still, in collaboration with official partners Asahi, the first 100 fans through the doors each day will be able to get their hands on a FREE beer. Be rude not to at least try and turn up early…
Elsewhere at the club, the drinks have already been flowing in and around Etihad Campus, as Man City Women finally lifted another league title. See some of the party scenes down below.
Featured Images — Manchester City Football Club (publicity pictures)
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BBC announces David Attenborough is returning to narrate Blue Planet III
Emily Sergeant
The BBC has announced that Sir David Attenborough will be returning to narrate Blue Planet III.
The original Blue Planet was broadcast across the globe to huge success more than 25 years ago now, and then in 2017, the follow-up Blue Planet II revolutionised our perception of life in the oceans.
But, as the BBC said, this was ‘only the beginning’, as it’s now announced that Sir David Attenborough will provide the narration for the forthcoming Blue Planet III.
This brand-new series is set to build on the groundbreaking legacy of the previous two series by ‘redefining the realm of possibility’ in underwater wildlife filmmaking.
Producers say it will reveal new and untold stories from magical underwater worlds.
Blue Planet III is coming – and Sir David Attenborough is providing narration for the new series!
“Combining our deeper understanding of the oceans with a whole new generation of camera technology including splash drones, long-term remote underwater cameras and a ‘mini dome’, we can now showcase stunning stories and extraordinary behaviours, previously impossible to film or only recently discovered,” a description for Blue Planet III on the BBC website reads.
Where Blue Planet II exposed the threats to our oceans, Blue Planet III will also explore stories of adaptation and resilience in this changing world, along with stories of hope and recovery.
Speaking ahead of the series’ release, Jack Bootle, who is the BBC’s Head of Specialist Factual Commissioning, commented: “I’m thrilled that David is taking the helm of Blue Planet once again.
“His extraordinary talent for storytelling has shaped the way generations of audiences understand and connect with the natural world, and his voice remains synonymous with the very best of the BBC’s natural history output.
“I’m absolutely delighted that he’ll be once more bringing his unique skill and authority to Blue Planet III.”
Emily Sergeant -
27th September 2021 
