Staff benefits update

06 Dec 2013

Our Christmas stocking is crammed full of gift packages and seasonal offers for panto and theatre, indoor skiing and snowboarding, fine food, wine and travel, plus last order dates for Perkz

Visit the Claritys page for the full details of their Christmas gift package for £39.95 (value £200) which covers three visits for your hair to be pampered. These sell out fast, so if you want to treat yourself or buy as a gift, don't miss out!!!

If you and your family love pantos and the cries of "Oh no he isn’t!” and “He’s behind you!” then why not check out the latest offer for Dick Whittington at the Opera House. There are lots of other new discounts including West Side Story and Christmas in New York show. Also, to coincide with the UK launch February of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels The Musical, there is a theatre and dining offer.

Chill Factore is not just for the kids or advanced skiers if you just want to go along with your friends for a little fun why not give it a go!

If you have the opportunity for some time away, Superbreak provide 10% discount to University staff. View their latest newsletter for details of New Year deals and last minute offers. There are also lots of other travel offers available if you are looking to book a break for you and your loved ones in 2014, including The Westmorland Hotel at Tebay Services which lies between Penrith and Kendal on the edge of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, or the award winning Overwater Hall.

If you appreciate fine food and wine then Gerrard Seel are wine merchants provide discounts on wines you can’t find in the supermarkets, via the Gerrard Seel page.

Perkz have hundreds of discounts available for you and have just published their last order dates for Christmas. Savings on technology purchases include up to 12% at Apple, Up to 25% at HP, 10% online at Dell and 25% - 40% online at Sharp. Toys R Us is every kids favourite store, with everything from computer games to Wendy houses and you can save 8% in-store with Perkz using their Toys R Us Gift Card which can be used just like cash at any Toys R Us store in the UK. So, the 8% you save is on top of other offers, which makes them perfect for using as a reloadable shopping card for you or as a present for others! Make sure you are registered!

Visit the discounts pages regularly for new offers and Christmas inspiration!

Have a great week and if you want to share any feedback or suggestions, then email:

staffbenefits@manchester.ac.uk