Do I go out tonight, or not go out and be able to afford food for the next week? This is a weekly question that I am sure many Bournemouth students face. Successfully budgeting your money can be a difficult task, especially when you are sometimes faced with having to choose between the things you want to do and the things you have to do. But saving your money isn’t all that bad, just use some of these helpful offers and you will not miss out on much at all.

 

Restaurants

Prezzo – 25% off your food bill – Simply sign up for free to Voucher Codes to claim this offer (you can even download their handy app so that you know the nearest offers to you at all times). Valid from Sunday to Friday until Monday 3rd November 2014. This includes all: starters, sides, classic and light pizza, pasta, calzones, risotto, salads, filled pasta, al forno and desserts, why not treat yourself to a proper Italian meal. Nearest Prezzo: 58 Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BZ.

ASK Italian – 30% off main courses – Another offer from Voucher Codes for another delicious Italian restaurant. Valid for Sunday to Friday until Monday 3rd November. Although you are only allowed one voucher per table of six, it entitles the bearer and their guests to the 30% off. Unfortunately it does not include some of the main course specials, but there is still a huge variety of alternative dishes to choose from. Nearest ASK Italian: Jacey House 284-92 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1PH.

Shopping

The Body Shop – 30% off in-store – Yet another discount from Voucher Codes which is valid 7 days a week on sale and non-sale items. It excludes some of the new ranges, but still if you fancy a bit of a pampering or have a present to buy, this is a perfect way of saving some money. Valid until close of business on Sunday 2nd November 2014. Nearest Body Shop: 3 Commercial Road, Bournemouth BH2 5RH.

Miss Guided – 15% off online – This offer is available with UNiDAYS, a discount website set up entirely for students. All you have to do is prove that you study at a College or University by logging into your equivalent of a student portal, and then the world is your oyster when it comes to clothing discounts.

Ben Sherman – 20% off online – For a limited time only, UNiDAYS are offering this boosted perk if you order clothing online. Why not treat yourself to a new outfit? Or I know your thinking is it too early to buy the males in your family Christmas presents? Not if you’re getting an extra 10% off!

Days/Nights Out

Cameo – Free Bubble Gum (Cherry Sourz and Baileys), Stella Artois, Pepsi or Lemonade – By downloading the free app My UKCN you can get free drink deals for cameo, among other clubs all over the UK. All you have to do is select redeem voucher and show the bar code at the bar.

Bowlplex – 3 Games for £6.99 – If you fancy a bit of a change to drinking, why not spend an afternoon in Poole to do some bowling and relive your childhood trying not to get the ball into the bunkers. Nearest Bowlplex: 382 Poole Rd, Poole, BH12 1DA.

Groceries

Asda – Carving Pumpkin £1.50 each – As Halloween is fast approaching, why not get in the spooky spirit and carve your own pumpkin. You can’t go wrong with a decent sized Pumpkin for only £1.50. Nearest Asda: St Pauls Road, Bournemouth BH8 8DL.

The Co-operative – 10% off with NUS card – By paying £12 a year, the National Union of Students issue you with a card which is recognisable in many high street stores as Student Discount. It might not seem like much but when you’re a student even a few pounds here and there can count. Nearest Co-operative: 106 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 1LU.

 

Check out The Student Eye’s piece on student savings every week, and I guarantee you will be saving enough to do lot more with your money.