What’s the big deal?

Who doesn't love a good bargain? Read on to bag a great offer and maybe even impress your friends with some fun facts along the way! 

Co-op’s freezer favourites for just £6  

Until 15 April, get McCain wedges, Goodfella’s garlic bread, a Ristorante pizza, Cadbury’s creme egg ice cream and Birds Eye chicken nuggets for just £6, if you’re a Co-op member. Don’t worry if you’re not a member though, as you’ll still only pay £6.50! 

Did you know, the co-op business model is at least 519 years old? The world’s first co-op was founded in 1498 by the Shore Porters Society in Aberdeen. Though it’s no longer a co-op, it still operates today as a removals and storage company! 

Boohoo sale 

Get your wardrobe ready for spring with up to 70% off selected women’s clothing at Boohoo. Grab a floral maxi dress for just £9 or a padded faux leather bomber jacket for only £23.  

Here’s a fun fact: Boohoo adds new dresses, tops, accessories and shoes to its website every single day. They use a ‘test and repeat’ model, producing small batches of new styles to see which ones fly off the shelves – sometimes even just tens of each item! 

Deals galore Greene King pubs 

The school holidays are almost here and if you're looking for affordable ways to feed the family, head to a Hungry Horse pub on a Monday. Kids can eat for just £1 with a full-paying adult (or £1.50 for larger meals). 

In fact, there’s plenty of deals on at Green King pubs, including two pub favourite meals for £12.95 on Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm and two courses from £8.99 at Farmhouse Inns on weekdays.  

Greene King was founded in 1799 and is famous for its beers like Greene King IPA and Abbot Ale, which are the 3rd and 5th highest-selling cask ales in Britain!  

Homebase clearance sale  

Looking to refresh your home on a budget? Homebase has some serious discounts in its clearance sale. From bedding and outdoor lighting to shaggy rugs and ornaments, you’ll find everything you need to give your home a spring makeover without breaking the bank. 

Did you know, Homebase was founded in 1979 by the supermarket chain Sainsbury's and Belgian retailer GB-Inno-BM, as Sainsbury's Homebase? The goal was to bring a supermarket-style layout to the British do it yourself (DIY) market. 

Two pairs of glasses for £75 at Boots Opticians 

Need new glasses? Get two pairs for £75 at Boots Opticians. Glasses are available from the £50 range and include essential single vision lenses.  

Plus, if you’re a student, you’ll receive a 10% student discount on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.  

And here’s a random fact - in 2013, Boots Opticians became the first multiple optician in the UK to include digital retinal photography as a standard part of eye tests for customers of all ages.  

Stay poised for more top deals and quirky facts next week!