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Staff benefits update

17 Jun 2015

It’s a bumper Father’s Day special with experience days, discount at Frankie & Benny’s, free digital dining app, outdoor and electrical offers from Bosch and Siemens, plus complimentary tickets for Liverpool Contemporary Arts Fair!

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Frankie & Benny’s

Frankie & Benny’s are offering all staff 20% off their main menu at the Manchester, Salford Quays, Didsbury, Trafford and Altrincham restaurants. Just show your Staff ID or recent payslip. Find out more at:

Experience Days

Treatme.co.uk provides experience days, short breaks and a range of Father’s Day gifts.  With over 2000 experiences they are sure to have that unique treat you're looking for, be it for you or a gift for a loved one. Access your 20% discount at:

Hi-Life Diners Card

Hi-Life are gifting you a no obligation FREE six month digital membership (rrp £34.99).  With your Hi-Life "2 for 1"membership, you can save on your restaurant bills across the UK! At the time of sign up you have the option of paying £10 to upgrade to one year’s Platinum membership (worth £84.99). Access the fantastic offer at:

Outdoors

Cotswold Outdoor and Nevisports are leading outdoor specialists based on Deansgate, Manchester offering 15% discount on their ranges which include The North Face, Berghaus, Jack Wolfskin and Salomon, Trespass, Rab and Scarpa and many more.  To access the discounts, visit:

Perkz

As a Perkz member you have access to Bosch and Siemens staff sales.  Both stores offer great discounts on ovens, hobs, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, irons, Tassimos, kettles, toasters, washing machines, health & beauty, vacuum cleaners and more!  Until the 31.07.2015, you will receive an M&S gift card for up to £200 for single transactions over £500 at either Bosch or Siemens.  If you have not registered yet just email hrservices@manchester.ac.uk for the unique code. To access the offer, go to:

Theatre and shows

Kids (and dads) love The Chuckle Brothers!  The Chuckles of Oz stars Paul and Barry in a new version of The Wizard of Oz at Manchester Opera House, Sunday 21st June 2015, 2:00pm. £10 on best available seats.  Special deal packages are also available. Download:

Liverpool Contemporary Arts Fair 2015

Free tickets are available for the Deepbridge Liverpool Contemporary Arts Fair 2015 in the Royal Liver Building on 27-28 June (10.30am-5.30pm). The Fair will feature over 1,000 pieces of artwork (including visual art, photography, sculpture, ceramics and glass work) by 40 high calibre local, national and international galleries and established artists. Discover more online:

Visitors will be able to enjoy:

  • live art demonstrations by leading UK fine art artist, Peter Hill, and contemporary, mixed media landscape artist, Dan Parry-Jones;
  • a daily drawing workshop for children and students by Darren Baker;
  • a complimentary children's area offering fun arts and crafts activities for your little artists;
  • a cafe area serving hot and cold refreshments.

There are also ten tickets available for the Charity VIP Preview Evening on Friday, 26 June (6-9pm).

Each ticket admits two people.

To apply for tickets, please email staffnet@manchester.ac.uk as follows:

  • In the subject line, state either ‘VIP Preview’ or ‘Arts Fair’ (if you’d like to apply for both events, please send two emails);
  • In the email body, give your name, work address and the number of tickets required (please note, tickets for the VIP Preview are limited to two per person).

Tickets will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there.  Discover more at:

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