Aldi will be giving out dozens of £100 vouchers to parents throughout next month as part of a new dedicated fund.
With the summer now drawing to a close, and millions of children across Leeds and the country preparing to head back to school for the new term from next week, Aldi has unveiled its plans to support families struggling to cover costs through the launch of a new dedicated fund, aptly called the ‘Back to School Fund’.
The new fund has been launched after the supermarket recently conducted some research and found that parents, carers, and guardians spend just over £100, per child, during the back-to-school period – with around three quarters (73%) sadly admitting they worry about the costs that come along with the start of the new academic year.
Uniform, new shoes, pencil cases, and lunchboxes are just some of the common back-to-school expenses parents say they struggle to afford the most.
Image: Aldi UK
On top of this, the research also found that around £23 a week is spent, on average, throughout the school year on things like packed lunches and school snacks, and £90 on after school clubs or extra-curricular activities too.
So, as part of its new fund, Aldi has announced that it’ll be giving away £100 vouchers throughout September to help ease the financial burden on families.
In addition to this, the supermarket also is donating £20,000 to causes focused on supporting children – which includes schools and nurseries – through its community giving platform, Neighbourly, to help provide essentials to “families that need it most”.
Keen to apply for Aldi’s ‘Back to School Fund’? You’ll want to email AldiBTSFund@citypress.co.uk by this Friday (30 September 2024) – with 100 people chosen throughout the month.
The finale of The Celebrity Traitors is hitting our TV screens next Friday, and there’s a big screening party happening in Leeds especially for it.
Don't panic guys, it's happening.
Fancy sitting down to watch one of the cultural events of the year on a big screen with dozens of others who are just as invested in the show as you are? Well, now you can.
And that’s because Belgrave Music Hall, one of the city’s most beloved event spaces and bars, will be hosting a finale watching party and we’re all invited.
Taking place next Friday 23 January, fans of The Traitors are invited to watch the finale which kicks off 9pm in the canteen.
Best part? The tickets are absolutely free and we've no doubt there'll be some banging drink deals on to get the party started.
We’re already searching our wardrobes for an item of clothing that remotely resembles a cloak.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Belgrave said: "The world famous Traitors finale screening is back at Belgrave! In the past we've been graced with the presence of OG Faithful @theomayne1, plus our Clauds has been known to make an appearance (please scroll for evidence)... twists and turns are promised 👀"
So to give this series of The Traitors a proper send off, get yourself to Belgrave Music Hall from 6pm and enjoy a few beverages with like minded fans whilst screaming at the screen as Claudia makes her way into the frame.
Whilst we're on the topic, has anyone got an incredibly glossy black fringed wig we could borrow?
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires have announced a huge gig in Halifax
Daisy Jackson
Hollywood Vampires are heading back out on tour, with a huge Yorkshire gig announced for this year.
The supergroup, which consists of one of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as one of rock’n’roll’s most iconic names, are set to perform at the AO Arena as part of a run of shows.
Hollywood Vampires is made up of A-lister Johnny Depp, as well as rock royalty including Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, plus Tommy Henriksen.
They last performed with an arena tour back in 2023, making these their first gigs in almost three years.
Hollywood Vampires have now announced a return to the stage, with a show at the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax on 22 August.
They’ll be supported by The Jesus and Mary Chain, who marked their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a new album, Glasgow Eyes.
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires announce Manchester gig. Credit: Aaron Perry
Hollywood Vampires formed in 2012, named after Cooper’s celebrity drinking club of the same name where the aim was reportedly to ‘drink until no one could stand up’.
Over the years, the supergroup has worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, and Zak Starkey (formerly the drummer for Oasis).
A Three Presale for tickets will take place from 10am on Wednesday 21 January, followed by a venue presale on Thursday 22 January, then general sale from 10am on Friday 23 January.
Emily Sergeant -
29th August 2024 
