Staff benefits update
09 Dec 2015
Some great ideas to make savings on your last minute Christmas shopping and discounted breaks for those of you who like to travel away for the festive period
Cottages.com (formerly Cottages4u)
For a winter break choose from properties with open fires, hot tubs, enclosed gardens, and a great pub close by. Low deposits may be available plus your 10% staff member discount. Visit the cottages.com page for the latest!
Travel with IHG and SuperBreak
For those who love this festive time of year, the charming old squares of Helsinki and Dusseldorf are picture-postcard perfect with their snow-topped rooftops. Stay with IHG (Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza) you’ll save up to 30%! You still have time to book with SuperBreak, giving you the opportunity to relax and enjoy all the festivities of Christmas without the usual stresses and distractions!
Teamwalking
For those who love the great outdoors, book any of their navigation courses, guided walks, walking weekends or outdoor adventures (including Gift Vouchers) during December and you receive the regular 10% staff discount plus a free calendar (subject to availability)!
Fitness and outdoors
Save 30% on Garmin’s range of Smartwatches and activity trackers and 20% on selected Forerunner running watches and Edge cycling computers. This includes 30% off Garmin’s multi-award winning vivoactive GPS smartwatch and both their vivosmart and vivofit activity trackers.
For outdoor clothing and equipment you can save 15% with Cotswold Outdoors & Nevisport plus fitness offers with Nuffield Health at The Printworks and Virgin Active at Salford Quays. By joining at Salford Quays you then have multi-site access across their north west gym network.
Last minute shopping
You can save 10% with Great British Home that offers beautiful high quality household accessories and gifts that are all exclusively Made in Britain. Nod and a Wink has a full range of underwear and sleepwear for men, women and children including ranges like Panache plus an unbeatable 25% staff discount.
Perkz update
Do your loved ones want to drive a supercar, try a flying lesson or hot air balloon flight, alternatively have a pamper day you can save 25% via Perkz with Virgin Experience Days. Don’t miss out and save or print off these all important last delivery dates to ensure you have everything wrapped and safely under the tree! Congratulations to Alison Busby, School of Nursing & Midwifery, who won 4 tickets to see The Sound of Music at The Lowry in the Perkz monthly competition!
Royal Exchange
For those of you with little ones you can access their special rate for their children’s Christmas show The Ballad of Rudy (suitable for ages 3+) or sign
Key for the City
With the Key for the City Staff Reward card, you can access huge discounts at over 100 venues throughout Greater Manchester, including Dimitris, Damson, Rosso and Loch Fyne and so much more. Your card is valid for up to 4 people to receive discounts and can be used an unlimited amount of times. The card and access to the app is only £10 per year (as a one off fee) or £1 per month for 12 months via salary deduction. Follow the link to sign up.
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Have a great week and look out for all your discounts and benefits!