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Trafford Centre is hosting a massive student night packed full of discounts

Make the most of those savings while you can, students.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 10th October 2022

A huge student night is coming to the Trafford Centre this month with boatloads of discounts off top brands, food, drink and activities.

The special event which promises eating, drinking, shopping, live entertainment and more will be giving Manchester students exclusive access to some of the biggest brands for one night only

Starting on 11 October from 6pm, will have four hours to make the most of student discounts worth up to 50% on selected brands.

But which companies are getting involved?

Food and Drink

Some of the biggest names you could hope for are getting involved with Trafford Centre‘s student night, including Barburrito for just a quid, vouchers and year-long discounts at dessert dynamos Haute Dolci, BOGOF at the ‘Bucks and plenty more.

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  • Barburrito – £1 burritos for students
  • Bills – 20% off with UNIDAYS code
  • Boost Juice – £4 regular smoothie 
  • Bubbleology – 20% off all drinks 
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen – 20% student discount off total bill.
  • Haute Dolci – 50% off voucher tied to their special gold key on the night, with the key students get access to their loyalty app and many more perks throughout the year.
  • Krispy Kreme – 20% off for students.
  • Las Iguanas – 25% off a la carte menu, 30% off with a UNiDAYS account with SUV code off a la carte.
  • Millie’s Cookies – 20% off with student card.
  • Pizza Express – 30% off for students 
  • Starbucks – Buy One Get One Free across all Venti drinks 
  • Tampopo – 20% off with valid Student ID card and a free drink: pink lemonade, tiger beer or a glass of wine! Free soft drink at kiosk.
  • The Shake Lab – Students receive 25% off 
  • Tru Street – 25% off all food 
  • wagamama – A free side + drink upon purchase of a main meal when you sign up to their noodle union 

Then comes the shopping. There are some serious savings to be had here.

Discounts on Trafford Centre shops

With roughly 10-20% off 40 different stores across the Trafford Centre’s three floors and 2,230,000 square feet expanse, you’re sure to find something to tickle your fancy. From fashion brands like Calvin Klein and JD Sports to likes of Optical Express and Samsung, there really is a bit of everything.

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  • Accessorize – 20% off full price.
  • All Saints – 15% off for students.
  • Boots – 20% off.
  • Calvin Klein – 20% off select lines.
  • Clarks – 20% off adult’s footwear including Clarks Originals.
  • Dune London – Gift with Purchase and 10% off.
  • Estee Lauder – Estee Lauder counters available at John Lewis, Selfridges, and Boots. Exclusive gift worth £90 and includes their best-selling products and customer favourites – free with either 2 items or purchase of over £50 on the night. Estee Lauder will also be offering complimentary 20-day foundation samples to everyone that visits plus a complimentary experience that can be booked either on the night or later. 
  • F. Hinds – 10% off for students with a valid student ID all day on Tuesday October 11th.
  • FatFace – 20% off.
  • Gym Plus Coffee – 25% off everything plus a gift (beanie, bottle, socks or cap) with a spend over £65 (after discount applied).
  • H&M – 20% off with minimum spend of £30.
  • Jack and Jones – 20% off all items with a valid student ID card.
  • JD Sports – 20% off to all students.
  • John Lewis – 10% off on beauty only and a surprise gift with any spend over £45
  • Kenji – 10% off all products.
  • KIKO Milano – 10% off all products, not in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
  • Lacoste – 20% off. 
  • Lush – Make your own bath bomb to take home from 6pm – From £5. Spend £25 instore from 6pm and receive a free sample gift pack containing Lush’s best-selling hero products.
  • Michael Kors – 20% off all full-price items.
  • Optical Express – Students receive 15% off the cost of complete glasses at Optical Express. Take your pick from our wide variety of frames and lenses, including designer brands. T&Cs apply.
  • Paperchase Selfridges – 15% discount of all products at Paperchase with valid student ID card.
  • Pop Specs – 10% off all products.
  • Quiz Clothing – 20% off all full-price items.
  • Rituals – 20% discount plus a free classic shower foam with a £30 spend. 
  • River Island – 20% off and during the event the first 50 students that spend £50 or more with student discount will receive a £10 gift card. 
  • Samsung – Trade in any tablet, in any condition for up to £150 off the Galaxy Tab S8 Series. Plus, claim a free Book Cover Keyboard.
  • Schuh – 20% off. Students will have the chance to spin our wheel for even bigger discounts – 25% off, 30% off and free shoes. T&Cs apply.
  • Sole – 20% off discount with valid UNiDAYS. 
  • Superdry – 20% off.
  • Ted Baker – 20% off. 
  • Tessuti – 15% off for students.
  • The Body Shop – 20% off on any full-priced item. Gift sets excluded and not in conjunction with any other in-store offer.
  • The Couture Club – 30% off for students.
  • The Music Store – All Licensed Band T-Shirts 2 for £35. All Puretone & Bumblebee Ukuleles 20% Off. Plus loads of great offers and deals on Vinyl, Mugs, Guitars, and Framed prints in store on the night. 
  • The North Face – 20% off products in branch and there will be a DJ to create a buzz in-store.
  • The Perfume Shop – 15% off.
  • Timberland – 20% off everything.
  • Tommy Hilfiger – 20% off.
  • TUI – £50 off per person on group bookings. And enhanced exchange rate on foreign currency for students.
  • UNTUCKit – 20% off for all students.

And there’s more.

Leisure line-up

It is all just food, drink and shopping either: there’s always plenty of stuff to do at the Trafford Centre and their student night is no different.

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  • Namco Funscape – One game of bowling, dodgem ride, drinks voucher – £11.95 per person. *Must have valid student ID.
  • Paradise Island Adventure Golf – 50% off the student price – students pay £4 instead of £8 for 1 round, with valid student card. Valid on the 11th October only.
  • Trafford Treetop Adventures – 5 for the price of 6 – group of friends can book a time slot for £74.85 instead of £89.92. They can use the code MHRSTUDENT between the student night and December 16th to make use of this offer.

If that wasn’t enough, the evening will be topped off by entertainment from DJs and musicians such as Freight Train, Walking Heads, Tempo DJ and Sax.

There’s even a digital photo-booth on Orient Way.

How to sign up for Trafford Centre’s Student Night

The Trafford Centre Student Night runs from 6pm-10pm on 11 October only, so make sure not to miss it.

Students need simply register HERE for your free wristband and collect them upon arrival. Keep updated with all activity, terms and conditions and a full list of offers HERE.

Happy hunting!

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Co-op Live announce UFC 304 is coming to the brand-new arena for Manchester return this year

Danny Jones Danny Jones UFC 304 returns to Manchester

Co-op Live has announced one of the biggest nights yet and their first-ever sporting event after confirming that the UFC is coming to the new state-of-the-art arena.

While the shiny new music and live entertainment stadium suffered an unfortunate setback earlier this week, with both of Peter Kay’s gigs being postponed following power supply issues discovered during their test event, the confirmation of UFC 304 at Co-op Live is a big plus for the opening month.

Rumours had been circling that a huge sporting event might be coming to the UK’s newest indoor arena, one of the biggest of its kind in Europe, but this being just the fourth time the UFC has washed up on British shores, it’s a huge coup for their debut year.

Announced on Wednesday, 24 April, the global MMA phenomenon and multi-billion-dollar promotion company will be bringing their 304th fight night to Manchester on 27 July and you can roll your eyes at the pun all you like, but it’s going to be a knockout.

The UFC is coming back to Manchester for the first time in eight years.

As the UFC has said in an official press release, “UK MMA is currently experiencing what is being described as an unheralded golden era, with stars such as welterweight champion Leon Edwards, interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, and local favourites, including Paddy Pimblett, Molly McCann, Muhammad Mokaev, Michael Page and Arnold Allen, with more rising through the ranks.”

That being said, there isn’t a better moment for the brand to capitalise on the growing fight audience here in the UK and 0161, specifically, with the aforementioned Aspinall having created a real appetite for the discipline in and around the city.

The Greater Manchester region has always been home to iconic fighters regardless, be it boxing or otherwise; Ricky Hatton, Tyson Fury, Amir Khan, as well adopted Manc MMA legend Michael Bisping, whose pedigree helped bring UFC to Manchester and the AO Arena for the first time back in 2016.

Nearly a decade later the promotion is now part of Co-op Live’s maiden calendar and set to be the first of many sporting events they hope to host – a plan bolstered by their partnership with neighbours, Manchester City.

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The UFC 304 fight card is yet to be announced but there are a few local names you can probably bank on. (Credit: The Manc Audio)

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“I’m so excited to get back to Manchester, and no better time than this summer,” said UFC President and CEO Dana White. “We have two champions from the UK and fans have been dying for a UFC PPV event. So here we come to the largest indoor arena in the UK. See you soon, England!”

As for Co-op Live, Executive Director and General Manager Gary Roden added: “With the north of England home to so many of the world’s leading fighters, we are primed and ready for UFC and its knowledgeable, passionate fanbase.

“Offering a state-of-the-art platform for globally broadcast events, Co-op Live is extremely proud to welcome entertainment of this scale and calibre as the future home of combat sports in the UK.”

Co-op members get early access to presale tickets at 10am on 5 June and general admission goes live via Ticketmaster at the same time on Friday, 7 June. UFC Fight Club members will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets early on the Wednesday from 9am BST.

You can also register your interest HERE to gain access to a special pre-sale which starts on Thursday, 6 June 6 from 10am as well. Roll on fight night!

For all the latest news, events and goings on in Greater Manchester, subscribe to The Manc newsletter HERE.

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Chester Zoo named best zoo in the UK thanks to more than 11,000 ‘excellent’ ratings

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

It’s official… Chester Zoo has been named to best zoo in the UK for 2024.

Everyone in and around Greater Manchester and the North West is familiar with just how brilliant the UK’s biggest charity zoo is and all the work it contributes towards conservation and protecting endangered species all across the world – but now, it’s got itself a respectable new title to prove it, and it’s all thanks to tens of thousands of positive TripAdvisor reviews.

The world’s biggest travel guidance platform has named Chester Zoo as the best-rated zoo to visit in the UK this year, with more than 11,000 ‘Excellent’ ratings.

Based on millions of online reviews, the new ranking puts the beloved Cheshire-based attraction ahead of the country’s other zoos after earning consistently good feedback from its visitors.

Chester Zoo has been named the best zoo in the UK for 2024 / Credit: Chester Zoo

According to Chester Zoo, the “wonderful news” means that, as a conservation charity, it can continue its work with countries across the world to “help all animals survive and thrive”, as well as provide expert care to the 37,000 animals who currently call the zoo their home.

The zoo has also thanked its visitors for all their continued support each year, as this allows to “keep making a difference”.

“With every admission ticket, membership, animal adoption, or experience purchased, you are contributing to our mission of preventing extinction,” Chester Zoo said in a statement.

Speaking on the coveted new TripAdvisor title, Jamie Chirston, who is the CEO at Chester Zoo, says he’s “over the moon to be named the best zoo in the UK”, adding in a statement that: “It’s an incredible achievement and especially pleasing given it’s based on thousands upon thousands of genuine reviews and opinions.

“It’s a real seal of approval from our visitors, and testament to every single one of our dedicated, hardworking, and talented staff that make our conservation zoo the wonderful place it is.

“Every time someone walks through our gates, not only do they enjoy all kinds of wildlife experiences and a have great day out, but they’re also contributing to the vital conservation work we carry out here and around the world, and that’s why, as a not-for-profit conservation zoo, this top TripAdvisor ranking means such an awful lot to us.

It’s all thanks to more than 11,000 ‘Excellent’ ratings by visitors on TripAdvisor / Credit: Chester Zoo

“It’s confirmation that we’re getting things right for our visitors, [which is] especially important as, together, we’re preventing extinction and making a real difference for wildlife.”

The UK’s best zoo isn’t the only title Chester Zoo has claimed this month either, as TripAdvisor has also listed it as the eighth-best zoo or aquarium to visit in the whole of Europe too.

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So it double congratulations are in order – and they couldn’t be more well-deserved, right?

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