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Staff benefits update

15 Sep 2016

It’s been a hotchpotch of weather this week and it’s the same with this update – lots of variety!

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Outdoors

Cotswold Outdoor and Nevisports both offer you 15% discount. So whether you are discovering hidden waterfalls, tackling an autumn race, or just enjoying a warm weather window, find all the kit you need for your autumn adventures. 

Merlin attractions

You can access discounts of 38% from 22nd October to 31st October at The Haunted Castle at Warwick Castle It promises fearful levels of fun for all ages during the day and then, after dark, the fright factor is cranked high as the Castle remains open until 9pm.  This October the London Dungeon will pit those of you brave enough to join the witch hunt with the sixteenth century Matthew Hopkins, known as England’s Witchfinder General between 1st–31st October.  Visit the Merlin page for how to book for these attractions.

Birth

Until 15th September, the Royal Exchange is offering University of Manchester staff, their friends and family an opportunity to reserve up to 20 complimentary tickets for each performance and event through the B!RTH Festival week which runs from Wednesday 19 October – Saturday 22 October 2016. For more information on this event and to book your free tickets click here.

Rymans

This month’s Ryman’s stationery offers from now until 10th October include Staedtler Triplus Fineliners Pack of 36- Half Price Was £29.99 Now £14.99.  More offers here.

Travel

Hotel Exclusives has some amazing two night offers ALL under £150 including Cumbria, Birmingham, Chester and many more.  Cottages.com has £50 off on October half term stays.  They currently feature a selection of properties across the UK offering a reduction of £50 valid for arrivals between 20th and 26th October 2016.  SuperBreak’s offers include Iceland. The deal includes a Northern Lights bus tour and whale watching cruise! Visit the travel section for more offers from IHG (Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza), Hilton Hotels and leading Edinburgh hotels.

Fitness

You can now access a great discount at the Livingwell Health Club at the Hilton, Deansgate.  Other fitness options include Nuffield Health’s Printworks gym.

Theatre

Westendtheatre.com has a spectacular sale with great savings on tickets across an amazing selection of shows incl The Libertine, The Naked Magicians, Romeo and Juliet, Dead Funny, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and loads more.  You can save £5 on some performances of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang coming to the Lowry!

Halfords

Halfords are now offering University staff significant savings on MOTs and servicing across all their locations via a special weblink

Events

The North West Wedding Fair returns to EventCity on the 24 and 25 of September, and you can save 1/3rd on tickets by using the unique discount code CT67!  You can save a third on tickets for the Baby and Toddler Show on 7-9 October! 

Have a great week. Keep up to date with all your benefits