Students lock on to bargains

Ever the bargain hunters, students from UCLan descended on Debenhams, Preston, to snap up some savings.
Student lock in at the Debenhams store in Preston - Graham Boardman and Emma Partridge at the Beauty BarStudent lock in at the Debenhams store in Preston - Graham Boardman and Emma Partridge at the Beauty Bar
Student lock in at the Debenhams store in Preston - Graham Boardman and Emma Partridge at the Beauty Bar

Around 50 students, from a mixture of courses enjoyed an evening of freebies, makeovers, refreshments and pop-up fashion shops as part of an exclusive Student Lock-In event held at the Fishergate store.

Debenhams store manager Beverley Wilkes said: “Our aim was to showcase what we have on offer for students living in Preston.

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“We were delighted with the turnout and received lots of positive feedback from students who liked the exclusivity of the event.

Student lock in at the Debenhams store in Preston - Graham Boardman and Emma Partridge at the Beauty BarStudent lock in at the Debenhams store in Preston - Graham Boardman and Emma Partridge at the Beauty Bar
Student lock in at the Debenhams store in Preston - Graham Boardman and Emma Partridge at the Beauty Bar

“We will definitely look to do another Student Lock-In next year!”

Food and fizz from the in-store restaurant was provided, as well as discounts on H! By Henry Holland, Red Herring, Oasis, Warehouse, and Miss Selfridge clothing and Preston hairdressers Jo and Cass gave hair fashion fixes.