Creating Memories Before Your Eyes | Trinity Leeds 5th Birthday

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Welcome to a brand new blog post! Trinity Leeds invited me a while ago, to celebrate their 5th Birthday and I thought that I would talk to you all about it. I thought that, in today's post, I would take a different spin on it and, talk about the memories that I have of Trinity Leeds.

Trinity Leeds invited me to see the release of the massive cake that would be honouring the birthday, a day before the general public coukd. The Cake was literally bigger, and, more beautiful than I could ever be. Pink in colour and decorated with things that scream Leeds such as Northern Ballet and much more,. The Cake itself was a Red Velvet, which I love but I rarely have due to it being lactose on lactose with an amazing colour. It was an amazing cake and I loved talking to everyone including some amazing Leeds bloggers such as Lizi, Lucy and Lucinda,. Don't forget to check them out!

I remember when Trinity Leeds first opened, everyone knew that Trintiy Leeds was here and that it was going to impact the shopping experience of West Yorkshire, by a long shot. I remember how most of my friends were interested in the dynamic One Direction merchandise based store that was a part of the centre at the time. I remember the buzz of the first week, with oohs and ahh's from members of public, when they looked up at the grand roof of this magnificent shopping centre.

One of the other times that stand out to me, is, when I went to my first Student Lock In. I dragged a group of friends and we ended up exploring the crevices of the shops that lie within the centre. The glorious thing about Student Lock In, is that there are discounts and goodies every corner that you turn. I think a few of the main reasons that this resonates as an amazing memory for me is, that, I got to see a student community awaiting to have a good time within somewhere that isn't completely alcohol fuelled, which is rare, and, because this was the night that myself and Michelle became lifelong friends, Myself and my friends have all matured in different ways but I will always hold this memory and the group of friends close to my heart.

I've also met well known bands including, Neck Deep, due to the amazing store that used to be in Trinity Leeds, which is known as Pulp. Pulp was and stil is, the epitome of what I like my aesthetic when it comes to fashion to be like sometimes. I remember meeting my friends, making my way towards the store and queuing in line to talk to the guys that made up the band. I had to rush afterwards as I was meeting Michelle, and, a few other friends for a night at Wetherspoons which I remember quite well.

I have other memories of Trinity Leeds including the amazing food that I have tried at the shopping centre, and, the fashion finds that are still within my wardrobe, and, I hope to enjoy more food, find more amazing clothes and have more great memories in Trinity Leeds very soon.

Have you had any good memories at Trinity Leeds? Let me know down below and if you've had any good cake then let me know!

I hope that you've enjoyed this slightly food based blog post and I hope that you come back soon to read the next post!

Thanks for reading!
Jamie x

What's Going On At Trinity Leeds Student Lock In 2017 This Year?

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Welcome to a brand new blog post! Trinity Leeds Student Lock In is happening again very very, very soon and I thought that today I would talk to you all about it today! 

Trinity Leeds love to celebrate students coming to study at Leeds via the many universities and educational facilities that are within Leeds via putting on a student event for one night of the year which is filled with discounts, giveaways and freebies to ensure that students are introduced to the friendly shopping community of Leeds in a positive way. 

I thought that today I would tell you guys the events that are going on throughout the night which means that if you find something that you like the sound of and you're a student within Leeds then it means that you can go along, have a look and take advantage of the offer. 

Offers: 

360 Champagne & Cocktails
20% off
T&Cs: selected list of cocktails. No shots.

Asics
20% off

Boots
10% off skincare, haircare, cosmetics and more!
T&Cs: Exclusions TBC

Bose
10% off
T&Cs: Excluding sale items. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.

Bubbleology
Buy one get one free and Boba jars 3 for £12.95.

Burtons
20% off

Cabana
20% off food and 2-4-1 cocktails
T&Cs: All day 26th September

Caffé Nero
Buy any food item and get a free hot drink

Centros Unico
1 free session when purchasing any package.
T&Cs: Excluding aesthetic medicine

Charles Tyrwhitt
10% off and 15% off suits

Chicago Rib Shack
30% off, happy hour on selected drinks, lucky dip
T&Cs: On food only, must have valid student ID, not to be used with other promotions. Lucky dip wth loyalty cards with any purchase.

Chip + Fish
£5 Haddock & Chips and £5 crispy chicken wrap & chips

Duck 'N Roll
Spend £10 get 20% off

Claires
25% off and discount voucher given with any piercing
T&Cs: exclusions apply.

Comptoir Libanais
25% off

Costa Coffee
10% off
T&Cs: closing at 8pm

Cote Brasserie
Offer cards and open all evening!

Crepeaffaire
40% off food
T&Cs: All day 26th September.

Deichmann
10% off
T&Cs: With valid student ID only.

DKNY
Open all evening

Dorothy Perkins
20% off

Eurochange
2% off on foreign currency
T&Cs: Valid with student ID

Everyman
Giving out vouchers inclusive of a mixture of tickets, drinks and food.

Everything Everywhere
20% off live rental discount off contracts.

Footlocker
10% off
T&Cs: Excludes 2-for-1 deals and any other offers. 28 day return policy (exchange or gift card only)

Fraser Hart
10% off
T&Cs: Except Tudor watches and sale items.

Fuel Juice
50% off everything

Giraffe
50% off food and happy hour 50% off selected drinks/cocktails/bottles/wines

Gobstoppers
10% off and free Jelly Belly samples

H&M
20% off

Handmade Burger Co
25% off
T&Cs: Food only

Hollister
15% off
T&Cs: All day 26th September

Hotel Chocolat
10% off
T&Cs: Valid on entire bill

Jack & Jones
25% off
T&Cs: Valid on everything apart from sale/ discounted. Exchange only.

Joe Delucci's
Buy one get one free smoothies & milkshakes

Juice
10% off

Krispy Kreme
£12.50 classic double dozen  and £1.50 upgrades
T&Cs: Valid with student ID only.

Lambretta
20% off
T&Cs: Full price items only

Lindt
10% off full price purchases over £10
T&Cs: Full price items only

Love Aroma
20% off
T&Cs: Excludes sale items

Lovisa
20% off

Mango
10% off
T&Cs: With valid student ID.

Marks & Spencer
Sparks promotion and open all evening!

McDonalds
£1.99 vouchers up for grabs

Meatliquor
50% off food and Propaganda DJ all night!

Menkind
20% off and half price offers

Moss Bros
15% off

Models Own
Spend £20 and get 20% off, 5 for £20 on nail varnish, free gift for every customer and first 50 paying customers will receive a free gift set.

Mr Pretzels
£1 off pretzels
T&Cs: Excluding pretzel bits, sticks and pizza pretzels. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer

My Cookie Dough
50% off

Nando's
10 free meals!
T&Cs: Winning tables and times are picked at random in advance of the student evening, the competition will run between 6.30pm and 9.30pm, valid only on food - drinks are not included, winners will be notified at the point of payment.

New Look
20% off

Next

50% off Selected departments!

10% off Lipsy

T&Cs: On lipsy range only

O2
20% off all refresh handset plans and accessories
T&Cs: Must have access to uniday

Oasis
20% off

Office
20% off
T&Cs: Only valid with wristband or student discount card. Exclusions will apply. Discount not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Not to be used on sales of gift cards.

Pho Cafe
25% off food and drink

Pizzaluxe
Margherita 12” £5, Margherita 12” + soft drink £6.50, Pepperoni 12” + pint larger £9.95 and 25% off food menu, meal deal offers excluded
T&Cs: Only valid 26th September

Primark
Open all evening!

Replay
20% off
T&Cs: Only valid on 26th September

River Island
20% off

Roast & Conch
20% in the Café
T&Cs: Valid on entire bill

Rola Wala
50% off rolls and bowls and 20% off cards up for grabs

Skechers
20% off full price shoes

Superdry
10% off
T&Cs: With valid student ID only

TGI Fridays
2-4-1 cocktails and 10% off food bill
T&Cs: 10% off all night and 2-4-1 cocktails during 4.30pm - 6.30pm & 8pm - 10pm. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

The Alchemist
20% off food and social media competition, with a chance to win a sharing cocktail!
T&Cs: Only valid with a student card or lock-in wristband and only available on day of event

The Botanist
20% discount cards and £50 bar tab competition
T&Cs: Valid until 26/10/17. Sign up to mailing list to enter the competition.

The Pen Shop
10% off.
T&Cs: Excludes repairs.

The Perfume Shop
15% off and free gift when you spend £40 or more after discount
T&Cs: whilst stock lasts, 1 per person.

Topshop
20% off

Topman
20% off

Tortilla
10% off and free burrito/chips cards
T&Cs: With valid student ID

Trade Nation
20% off preowned purchase and 20% extra trade.

Trinity Kitchen- #FoodForAFiver

£5 meal deals from Pizzaluxe, Persian Kitchen, Steak Out, BakedInBrick, Chowdown StrEATery, Chicago Ribshack, Duck & Roll and Chip & Fish

Trinity Nails
20% off.
T&Cs: Discount can be used on all treatments.

Trinity News
Open all evening!

Urban Outfitters
20% off
T&Cs: Excluding some branded products

Victoria's Secret PINK
20% off

Victoria's Secret
20% off

Wagamama
Prize Wheel with voucher giveaways

Warehouse
20% off
T&Cs: Full price items only

Wasabi Albion St and Link Bridge
20% off

Watch Station International
50% off selected lines and 20% off all others. Goodie bags and drinks.
T&Cs: 20% off full priced prices lines only.

YO! Sushi
25% off.
T&Cs: Need to sign up while in store

If you're a Leeds student and you attend your Freshers Fair then there is a chance of collecting a VIP wristband which gives you more freebies and great things! If you can't attend then you can get one via Trinity Leeds' Customer Service but they are first come first serve so you better be quick!

Which offers would you take advantage of? Let me know down below! 

I hope that you have enjoyed this student based blog post! I hope that you have enjoyed it and I hope that you come back next time for another blog post!

Thanks for reading! 

Jamie x

The Best Freshers Events For Those Who Don't Like Clubbing

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Welcome to a brand new blog post! I know that for some of the country, Freshers Week is nearly upon us and I thought that I would suggest some alternative events to go to if you're not completely keen on clubbing.

When anyone thinks of freshers, the first few things peoplethink about are eating noodles in your underwear, going out clubbing via a freshers event and the freshers flu... The only problem with that is that the stereotypes of freshers generalise students

Photo is from www.pexels.com 

Welcome Events: 

No matter which University you attend, there will be a welcome event which might be in the form of something such as a tea party or a picnic to ensure that students can introduce themselves to others in a cool, calm environment. The fun thing about these events is that you're not normally in a closed off environment such as a club and there is normally some form of free food.

Shopping Centre Lock Ins

The fun thing about shopping centre lock ins are that you can have a good time, introduce yourself to where you're going to be getting probably a good amount of your possessions from and you get some great discounts and sometimes free food and goodies so why wouldn't you want to go! There is normally loud music but there is normally quieter areas of the shopping centre or the outside areas for when you want a breather!

City Events
Sometimes, there's a city event going on which will consist of local and more well known businesses that come together for the day to show you what the city that you are studying in has to offer. These sort of events normally have businesses such as hairdressers, food and miuch more which means that you know what is around you without feeling like you're still in a unknown daze.

Vintage Fairs 

Going to a vintage fair might seem a bit out of date for a freshers fair but I think that it's a great thing for those who love vintage items and for those who want a good discount! As you get to roam, you're not in one enclosed space. It also means that you have the opportunity to meet likeminded students who like the same sort of things that you do!

Do you have any other suggestions? Let me know down below! 

I hope that you have enjoyed this student based blog post! I hope that you have a great day and I hope to see you next time for another amazing blog post!

Thanks for reading!
Jamie x

Giving Some Luscious Love To Leeds | Trinity Leeds

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I just thought I would do a short post as I think that a certain place deserves some loving.

Trinity Leeds is a shopping centre that has only been in Leeds for a few years but has made a marvellous mark on Leeds via the amount of brand new shops, cinemas and concepts such as the open to all Trinity Kitchen that the mall has brought with it.

Trinity Leeds has made shopping a completely amazing experience for myself via the quirky campaigns such as the photobooths for Leeds Pride and the kissing Christmas Tree, having blogging events held there such as the preview night of when Leeds was made in cake form or much much more.

The student nights that TL host are always amazing and as I had a VIP wristband I had the chance of browsing everything and checking out all of the vendors that were offering something for free for all of us poor students half an hour prior to everyone else being let in. The last student lock in had brands such as Jagermeister, Wagamama, Tortilla, Pho and many many more. I think that if I hadn't experienced this then I wouldn't appreciate all of the student offers that are available for what they are.

I also love Trinity Leeds for having it's open space with Caffe Nero as the space is a great place where you can meet up with friends for a hot drink, scroll on your phone or people watch. I love the comfy seats and the plug sockets but I absolutely adore that you're still within the centre of the mall instead of being encapsulated in a little store. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming.

Have you been to Trinity Leeds? Do you have a shopping centre that you adore? Let me know down below!

I hope that you have enjoyed this short post. This post isn't sponsored. I just thought that it would be amazing to advertise and talk about an amazing place.

Thanks for reading!
Jamie x