A thread for any super scrimpers out there...
If you've liked the "Save the Student" Facebook page, you'll have already seen this posted tonight.

I've just got myself this deal, which is due to be delivered next Wednesday:
http://www.savethestudent.org/student-de...-3-99.html

Obviously intend on cancelling as soon as I get the first box free, but it may be of interest to some of you to try out - even if it is just for one box (free of charge).

Contents in the chocolate box...

(15 Apr 2014, 7:35 pm)Dan wrote A thread for any super scrimpers out there...
If you've liked the "Save the Student" Facebook page, you'll have already seen this posted tonight.

I've just got myself this deal, which is due to be delivered next Wednesday:
http://www.savethestudent.org/student-de...-3-99.html

Obviously intend on cancelling as soon as I get the first box free, but it may be of interest to some of you to try out - even if it is just for one box (free of charge).

Contents in the chocolate box...

Looks canny. What did you choose?

(15 Apr 2014, 7:52 pm)Tom wrote Looks canny. What did you choose?

You normally don't get a choice. You have to rate portions whether you love, like, or hate.. something like that anyway. Based on that, they send you boxes with four random pots in them. I used to get two a week for a short while, but found them to be a waste of money. Some of the stuff had really short use by dates on them. Not to mention I've cancelled three years ago now, and they still hound me to resubscribe.

(15 Apr 2014, 7:52 pm)Tom wrote Looks canny. What did you choose?

As aureolin said above, you don't get a choice. I'm only in it for the one-off, so I'm hoping they give me four (half decent) pots.

(15 Apr 2014, 7:57 pm)Dan wrote As aureolin said above, you don't get a choice. I'm only in it for the one-off, so I'm hoping they give me four (half decent) pots.

Ah that's disappointing. You should get a choice really.

I rather enjoyed my free sample from Graze. Had three of the four boxes - gave the other to my mam. Not worth paying money for as the portions are too small (in my opinion), but worth a free sample.


Another deal which I imagine most of you will be interested in. By downloading Arriva's M-Ticket application, you can earn yourself a free day ticket. I'm not sure how many times you can do this (i.e. by deleting the app and then installing it again) but it's quite simple.

Once you've downloaded Arriva's M-Ticket Application, click 'Purchase'. After this, go through and enter the details and enter the code '4343'. The day ticket will appear in your list of available tickets.

The date of expiry is apparently 04/05/14, but I can find no evidence of whether this is how long you have to enter the code or use the ticket by.

(25 Apr 2014, 4:16 pm)Dan wrote I rather enjoyed my free sample from Graze. Had three of the four boxes - gave the other to my mam. Not worth paying money for as the portions are too small (in my opinion), but worth a free sample.


Another deal which I imagine most of you will be interested in. By downloading Arriva's M-Ticket application, you can earn yourself a free day ticket. I'm not sure how many times you can do this (i.e. by deleting the app and then installing it again) but it's quite simple.

Once you've downloaded Arriva's M-Ticket Application, click 'Purchase'. After this, go through and enter the details and enter the code '4343'. The day ticket will appear in your list of available tickets.

The date of expiry is apparently 04/05/14, but I can find no evidence of whether this is how long you have to enter the code or use the ticket by.

What did you get in your box?

Hmm. Do you reckon Stagecoach Carlisle may accept this on the 685?
Be handy if they did, I'm thinking of a trip out tomorrow!

(25 Apr 2014, 4:21 pm)northern156 wrote Hmm. Do you reckon Stagecoach Carlisle may accept this on the 685?
Be handy if they did, I'm thinking of a trip out tomorrow!

No I think they only accept our returns, this would be a £7.50 day ticket.

(25 Apr 2014, 4:17 pm)Tom wrote What did you get in your box?

See screenie attached. Was the Flourentine which didn't look particularly nice so I gave it a miss.

(25 Apr 2014, 4:21 pm)northern156 wrote Hmm. Do you reckon Stagecoach Carlisle may accept this on the 685?
Be handy if they did, I'm thinking of a trip out tomorrow!

Glad I've been of assistance in grabbing you a free day ticket! I doubt they'd accept it on the 685 though - imagine it'd be the same as the Teen Card etc as it's an operator-specific thing?

(25 Apr 2014, 4:27 pm)Dan wrote See screenie attached. Was the Flourentine which didn't look particularly nice so I gave it a miss.



Glad I've been of assistance in grabbing you a free day ticket! I doubt they'd accept it on the 685 though - imagine it'd be the same as the Teen Card etc as it's an operator-specific thing?

I can always give it a go. I've set it to 'Preview' and I'll probably use it the weekend after this.
I'm after a NE Explorer tomorrow as I'll be using several different operators.

(25 Apr 2014, 4:29 pm)northern156 wrote I can always give it a go. I've set it to 'Preview' and I'll probably use it the weekend after this.
I'm after a NE Explorer tomorrow as I'll be using several different operators.

I'd suggest that you use the day ticket before the deal expires, and that way you can claim another. I used my mam's Galaxy S4 today as I got a free M-Ticket on her phone too, and followed the steps below to get another on her phone straight away (so I'm on my third now, given that I've still got the one on my phone waiting for me)...

For Android users:
- Go to Application Management
- Select 'Arriva M-Ticket'
- Select 'Clear Cache'
- Select 'Clear Data'
- Select 'Uninstall'
- Navigate to your 'Arriva Bus' application.
- Select 'M-Ticket', and download the application again via the Play Store.
- Follow same process as before to claim your free M-Ticket. *

* Note: You may have to enter the details twice. It came up with 'Unknown Error' when I did it the first time, but was fine on the second.

(25 Apr 2014, 4:27 pm)Dan wrote See screenie attached. Was the Flourentine which didn't look particularly nice so I gave it a miss.



Glad I've been of assistance in grabbing you a free day ticket! I doubt they'd accept it on the 685 though - imagine it'd be the same as the Teen Card etc as it's an operator-specific thing?

I've been getting stuff from Graze for nearly 2 years now. And I can say all of them things you recieved are tasty.

This may seem like a silly question as I suspect the answer will be yes; but can you use these free M-Tickets on the Arriva-operated 685's between Newcastle and Carlisle?

If so, what 685's do Arriva operate?

(27 Apr 2014, 8:30 am)AdamY wrote This may seem like a silly question as I suspect the answer will be yes; but can you use these free M-Tickets on the Arriva-operated 685's between Newcastle and Carlisle?

If so, what 685's do Arriva operate?

Sorry for the delay in reply, only saw this post now. Yeah, you can use the region-wide day saver, and triple tickets as far as Hexham in the ''Tyne Valley'' Zone.


From Newcastle:
They operate the 0535 (terminates at Hexham), 0635, 0745, 0835 (terminates at Hexham), 1045, 1145, 1245, 1345, 1645, 1745, 1845 and 1945 (terminates at Hexham) departures from Newcastle Monday to Friday.

They operate the 0635, 0745, 0835 (terminates at Hexham), 1045, 1145, 1245, 1345, 1645, 1745, 1845 and 1945 (terminates at Hexham) departures from Newcastle on Saturdays.

On Sundays they operate a hourly service to Hexham, departing Eldon Square at 34 mins past the hour.

From Carlisle:
They operate the 0907, 1007, 1107, 1407, 1507, 1607, 1707, 1907 and 2007 departures from Carlisle Mon-Sat. No workings on a Sunday, apart from four Stagecoach operated ones.

(25 Apr 2014, 4:16 pm)Dan wrote The date of expiry is apparently 04/05/14, but I can find no evidence of whether this is how long you have to enter the code or use the ticket by.

Found this on the website Dan - http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/catch-the-bus-week-terms/

So you'd just need to "purchase" the ticket by the 4th, and can actually store it until the end of the year. Definitely worth keeping one just incase.

16 to 25 Railcard reduced from £30 to £18 for online purchases by using discount code 40YEARS but you need to be quick as the offer expires on Tuesday 14th October.

(12 Oct 2014, 10:13 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote 16 to 25 Railcard reduced from £30 to £18 for online purchases by using discount code 40YEARS but you need to be quick as the offer expires on Tuesday 14th October.

Cracking deal! It's worth pointing out that over 25s are also eligible, if they're classed as a mature student.

http://www.16-25railcard.co.uk/using-you...-eligible/

For all you Domino aficionados (or if you are just hungry), it seems several branches are having birthday celebrations this week.

Just picked up a large 'Scrummy' and a personal pepperoni, for £5.99 - due to offers, freebies etc.

Both Sunderland, Washington and Houghton branches of Dominos are doing £8.99 any size pizza for delivery. Looks to just be a local offer, so unsure of other branches!

Was putting fuel in at Sainsburys earlier and was feeling peckish.

I noticed a deal on their Gingsters range.
They're full price, but... you get a 60 day free Sun goals trial (make sure you cancel subscription by 45 day mark, otherwise subscription will renew and cost) and (this clinched the deal), you get a free Ginsters air freshener.
No idea whether they do 'pasty' scent, but I got a winter cinnamon scent.

So, a pasty, a 60 day Sun goals and an air freshener, for £1.40 AND the associated Nectar points!

Megabus are doing their free winter ticket offer (again) for travel Monday to Thursday during the period 12 January to 12 February. There is a booking fee of 50p but if you book more than one journey or for more than one person on the same transaction the fee is still only 50p.
Details can be found at:
http://uk.megabus.com/free-seat-sale.aspx

NOTE Tickets are usually relased in batches so if you don't find what you are looking for its worth waiting a few days and trying again.

http://m.hotukdeals.com/deals/only-fools...on-2070195

Needless to say a purchase has been made!

Dominos are having a 30% of week - had one last night and it was great value.
The only thing is you have to buy a pizza, side, dessert and drink.

London for £12 deal with East Coast - http://www.eastcoast.co.uk/northeast?utm_source=Leisure&utm_medium=Weblink&utm_campaign=RO&utm_content=RONE&WT.mc_id=Leisure-RO&WT.mc_ev=click

Just been having a flick through. Fri 9th Jan has £12 tickets available. £12 outward on the 0729, and £12 inward on the 1800. Cracking offer for £24...

(08 Dec 2014, 9:40 pm)aureolin wrote London for £12 deal with East Coast - http://www.eastcoast.co.uk/northeast?utm_source=Leisure&utm_medium=Weblink&utm_campaign=RO&utm_content=RONE&WT.mc_id=Leisure-RO&WT.mc_ev=click

Just been having a flick through. Fri 9th Jan has £12 tickets available. £12 outward on the 0729, and £12 inward on the 1800. Cracking offer for £24...

Still think I would rather spend 12 Hours on a Coach and in turn save myself £18, as I could then use that £18 towards buying myself something whilst I am down there.

(08 Dec 2014, 10:00 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Still think I would rather spend 12 Hours on a Coach and in turn save myself £18, as I could then use that £18 towards buying myself something whilst I am down there.

You're mad.

(08 Dec 2014, 10:07 pm)aureolin wrote You're mad.

Nah just Cost Effective

Personally, I'd rather spend the extra £18 and have over six hours of my life back.

(08 Dec 2014, 10:15 pm)AdamY wrote Personally, I'd rather spend the extra £18 and have over six hours of my life back.

But 6 of those 12 Hours id be asleep on the way down there, so really there would be no loss of life.