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Staff benefits update

12 Nov 2015

This is the biggest update for you and continues last week’s theme of health and Christmas gift ideas

Crowne Plaza Toulouse

Plus competitions and two free prize draws to win tickets for The ideal Home Show at Christmas this weekend and Kirstie Allsopp’s The Handmade Christmas Fair!  Good luck!

Fitness

Virgin Active at Salford Quays are now offering you 10% discount on their standard full membership and there is also an option of a 17% discount if you want to opt in to a 12 month contract. By joining at Salford Quays you get Ffaccess to over 80 clubs around the UK. See joining information.

Celebrations

For would be bride & grooms, Chorlton Wedding Photography have a new exclusive University of Manchester rate for your special day which includes two photographers, full day coverage, photobook and prints. Discounts are also available with Venus flowers and Appleyard London who supply hampers and wine – great options for Christmas!

Travel

You can access up to 30% off with the Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) including Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Staybridge Suites. The IHG Staff Benefits programme gives you incredible discounts and savings on UK, Ireland and European weekend breaks with more than 400 hotels to choose from.

Manchester Opera House

 

The Last Tango

Strictly superstars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they prepare to dance in their final ever theatre tour:

  • £15.00 seats for all performances excl premium seats

Circus of Horrors - Sunday, 15 November 2015 (7.30pm)

Two-for-one offer - must be booked in pairs:

  • Band A seat £14.50 (usually £29.00)
  • Band B seat £12.00 (usually £24.00)
  • Band C £10.00 (usually £20.00)
  • Band D £8.50 (usually £17.00)

To book, call the Group Booking Team on 0161 245 6666 quoting Uni of Manchester.

The Body Shop

The Body Shop Trafford Centre, have invited you to enjoy a fantastic 40% off at their Friends & Family Event, running Saturday 7th – Sunday 15th November 2015. Please print the attached invite or show on your phone in store to redeem.

Gourmet Society

Don’t forget you have till the end of November to sign up with Gourmet Society for £29.99 and enjoy 25% off the total bill - including drinks - or 2-for-1 meals at 6,000+ restaurants nationwide. Plus members also get exclusive access to the Gourmet Society mobile app plus up to 40% off on cinema tickets and much more.  Find out more here.

Competitions

 

Win tickets for The Ideal Home Show

The Ideal Home Show at Christmas is at Eventcity 12-15 November. It brings the ultimate festive shopping experience to you. Find everything on your Christmas list from over 300 exhibitors all under one roof! We have 25 pairs of tickets to give away. To receive a pair on a first come, first served basis - email staffbenefits@manchester.ac.uk with the subject ‘Ideal Home’ and if successful you will be updated on collection arrangements. Those who aren’t successful will receive details of a promo code to save £6 off the on the door price.

Win tickets for Kirstie Allsopp’s The Handmade Christmas Fair

Kirstie Allsopp’s The Handmade Christmas Fair launches at Manchester Central on 20-22 November. See more information about how to win a pair of full experience tickets plus complimentary tickets to the event for all who enter! Closing date is Monday, 16 November.

Perkz prizes

You can win the all new iPad Pro by simply taking the Perkz Annual Survey which takes less than five minutes! Plus exclusive for University employees you can win a family ticket to The Sound of Music at The Lowry on Friday, 18 December. The prize draw closes on 30 November. Visit Perkz to enter. No purchase required.

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Have a great week and check out your full range of benefits!