Calling all students, now's your chance to save some pennies at Victoria Leedsand indulge in luxury dining and designer brands.
Fresher's week is here and students across the country are getting ready to tighten their purse strings as they learn to live frugally for the next three years.
However, for Leeds students there is some hope on the horizon. Say goodbye to beans on toast and hello to sushi and cocktails on a rooftop, as Victoria Leeds are coming through with the student deals.
Until Wednesday 5 October 2022, those with a valid student ID can enjoy a range of exclusive savings, freebies and chances to win prizes at retailers and restaurants at Victoria Leeds.
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So, what can you save money on and who from? Buckle up because these deals are about to blow your socks off.
Some of the offers available at retailers include: 20% off at Anthropologie, 20% at Sweaty Betty, 10% off new retailer Astrid & Miyu’s jewellery, 10% off at Harvey Nichols, 10% off at Cos, and 20% off at Coach.
And it doesn't just stop there, you can also sip champagne whilst you browse at Boodles with a complementary drink as you enter the store, receive a luxurious ‘Wellness Essential Pouch’ free gift with every £35 spend at L’Occitane, and have a chance to win an ‘Anyday’ competition bundle at John Lewis.
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Of course after all this shopping, you'll have worked up quite an appetite but do not fear because some swanky restaurants are also getting in on the action.
Contemporary rooftop cocktail bar and eatery, East 59th , as well as modern Japanese restaurant, Issho, are offering students 15% off the entire a la carte and drink menus.
Gosh, all of these deals have got us wishing that we were students again. To find out more about these incredible deals, take a look at the Victoria Leeds website.
Get ready to enjoy a taste of the Caribbean as Jerk Junction is gearing up to open in Leeds.
The street food favourite has made waves in the foodie scene over in Manchester and Liverpool, so it's only right that its making its way into Trinity Kitchen.
Jerk Junction specialises in authentic Caribbean flavours, from dumplings and jerk chicken to curried goat and rice and peas, it's all flame-grilled and packed with island spices.
It is expected to open this spring.
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Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “We’re so excited to be welcoming Jerk Junction to Trinity Kitchen and we’re sure it will prove very popular. Bringing an authentic Caribbean flavour to Leeds, it’s the perfect new addition and complements our already stellar line-up of street food vendors.”
Jake Shaffi, founder at Jerk Junction, said: “Jerk Junction is all about real Caribbean food and culture. Everything we do is rooted in Jamaican tradition, from bold spices and authentic cooking to dishes that bring people together.
“For us, food is family. From our kitchen to every person who comes to our counter, we want people to feel the warmth, the energy and the spirit of the islands. We can’t wait to bring those authentic flavours and good vibes to Trinity Kitchen.”
The announcement follows news that the UK’s largest independent boutique bowling brand Lane7, and footwear retailers schuh and Footasylum, would be opening at Trinity Leeds later this year, whilst the LEGO Store will be relocating to a larger space within the shopping centre.
Posting to their social media, The Maven said: "When news broke The Maven could close its doors at the end of March, the reaction across the city was immediate. The response from customers, bartenders, and hospitality operators showed just how much this bar means to Leeds.
"For nearly 15 years, The Maven has been one of the city’s most loved cocktail destinations and a true institution within the local bar scene.
"When we told you about its potential closure we were flooded with support and interest from across the hospitality community. In the days that followed, several Leeds-based operators stepped forward with genuine offers to buy the venue and keep the bar alive.
"At a time when our industry is too often filled with stories of closures, today brings a little hope - a story about a community stepping up to protect something it values.
"The reports that The Maven would close at the end of March are now firmly in the past: The Maven Lives.
"Thanks to the passion of the Leeds hospitality community and the loyalty of its guests, the bar will continue to be part of the city’s nightlife story. More details about the next chapter for The Maven will be shared soon."
Clementine Hall -
23rd September 2022 
