Asda celebrates a landmark birthday by giving £15m away to customers

Asda has just announced it's going to give away a cool £15m to customers throughout the month of September to mark the first birthday of its hugely popular Asda Rewards loyalty app.

Asda's launched a super and exciting new ‘Spin the Wheel’ game in its Rewards app giving customers a guaranteed Cashpot bonus every time they ‘spin’ during this month, September.

To win their share of the £15m up for grabs, customers only need to spend £5 or more in-store or online, scan their Rewards app and give the wheel a spin. Depending on where the wheel lands, 50p, £1, £5 or £100 will be added to their Cashpots.

The £15m Spin the Wheel bonus is the single biggest giveaway since Asda Rewards launched exactly one year ago. 

Over seven million customers have used the app since its  launch and they've have earned over £200m in their Cashpots, which they can use to reduce their grocery bills.

To celebrate Asda Rewards’ first birthday, from Thursday 21st September to Monday 24th September, Asda will also have a physical version of Spin the Wheel game at fifteen of its stores, including Watford, Derby and Pudsey.

Customers shopping at one of these stores can actually play the physical version of the game and will be in with a chance of winning merchandise and a range of Asda products.

Mark Baxter, who is Senior Director for Loyalty at Asda, said: “We launched Asda Rewards last year to reward customers for the simple act of shopping with us at Asda. Since then, over 7m customers have been earning pounds by buying star products and completing missions.

“At Asda, we're always exploring for  new ways to give back to our customers via our Asda Rewards, so obviously really thrilled to be celebrating its first birthday by rewarding our customers with a guaranteed Cashpot bonus throughout the month of September.”

Rewards provides customers with the opportunity to earn pounds, rather than points, each time they purchase certain products or complete Milestone Missions. (EDITOR: That makes it sound kind of glamorous, like a James Bond assignment!)   

New Asda Rewards users can also be able to take advantage of the First Scan Bonus, until Saturday 30th September.

Customers who download Asda Rewards, sign up for an account, and scan the app before 30th September will receive £5 in their Cashpot, too!

To get started on Rewards, customers need to download the Asda Rewards app and log in with - or create - an Asda Groceries account.

Terms and conditions for ‘Spin the Wheel’ and a full list of products excluded from Asda Rewards can be found on Asda's website - Asda.com.

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Red Homes Catering Team Provide The Icing On The Cake For Resident Celebrations

According to a study done by Interflora in 2019, the average person in the UK ceases celebrating their birthday at the age of 37. An incredible 39% of us choose not to celebrate birthdays at all, with 1-in-4 wishing not to be reminded of growing a year older.

But! Newark's Red Roofs Residential Care Home on Grange Road are going against this trend to ensure everyone feels special and celebrated on their own birthday.

The team at Red Roofs believe celebrating milestones like birthdays is a vital part of memory care and retiring with dignity. A birthday is a celebration of life and when a person’s birthday is recognised, they are encouraged to reflect on their past as they recognise their place in the present. 

Although many older adults can feel a sense of melancholy when reminded of their age, birthday celebrations at Red Roofs are approached in a way which celebrates their cherished memories and accomplishments, and not just their age.

Also, a birthday allows residents to better recognise and appreciate the circle of love and support that surrounds them as friends and family may gather to celebrate, send them a card or give them a phone call. 

Every resident, no matter their circumstances, will celebrate their day with other residents and staff within the care home, this all helps reaffirm feelings of safety, love, and support.

A Red Roofs birthday is made memorable thanks to the hard work of the catering staff who provide beautifully personalised cakes and confectionaries. The residents have the chance to choose their favourite tea to accompany their cake, of which they get to choose the colours and flavours, too. In addition to the birthday cake ceremonies, the home hosts their very own sherry parties which are universally enjoyed by their attendees. 

These parties are one of many ways the Red Roofs team have been able to establish a warm, tight-knit community within the home, and more vitally, they make certain each individual is valued and celebrated on their own special day.

Trish Smith, Red Roofs’ manager said: “The beautiful cakes are made by our talented catering team and we celebrate birthdays in a big way for every single resident. We raise a glass of something special and fizzy while meeting their personalised dietary needs. 

"Residents can select their special birthday tea and the colour of their cake, too. Family and friends are welcome to join us and every resident loves to sing songs and celebrate with each other. It’s an integral part of our care and what we aim to achieve here at Red Roofs and I’m so grateful to our incredible teams who make this happen.”

As everyone knows, there's nothing quite like a cup of tea and a slice of cake on your birthday.

To find out more about Red Roofs Residential Care Home, recently rated a perfect 10/10

on carehome.co.uk, https://www.carehome.co.uk visit the site 

https://www.redhomes.com/our-homes/red-roofs-residential-care-home

Ho, Ho, Ho and Hollyoaks at Frankie and Benny's!

Frankie & Benny’s worked hard with Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter to celebrate today’s launch of Big Kids parties and how you can have a birthday party anytime. 

So, F&B’s asked Jorgie to have her birthday now (her real birthday is Christmas Day and she always struggles because everyone is celebrating Christmas!) and celebrate with her fiancée and her friends.

They made it look like Christmas in July but for once Jorgie was able to properly celebrate her birthday, her own special day.

Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter has launched the first Frankie & Benny’s Big Kids Birthday parties.

And as her own birthday is on Christmas Day, she decided her "Half Birthday" on July 25th would be a real cracker. 

As you can see, the I’m A Celebrity favourite’s bash had all the bells and whistles and that’s just what other Big Kids will get, too.

The popular Italian restaurant is showing diners in need of fun that they can celebrate their birthday any time. And if they have as much fun as Jorgie, there are sure to be many happy returns! 

There are on average 1,400 people born in the UK on Christmas Day and it's one of the rarest days to be born on. So, if your Big Day is December the 25th, or any other day, you can take back your day and celebrate it anytime!

The new Big Kids Birthday Bundles, in partnership with delicious Project D Doughnuts, were Inspired by the nostalgia of the parties we all had as children and the joy those memories bring.

Frankie & Benny’s birthday packages are available from August Fourth and are open to book from today including all the essentials needed for a good time. To book please visit: https://www.frankieandbennys.com/birthdays.

The fantastic bundles include FREE Frankie's playing cards, Birthday postcard, Birthday crowns, Stickers, Trolley Coin Birthday sign, when you buy a Project D Homer giant doughnut. You can even celebrate with a rum Big Kids Birthday milkshake!

We’ve all been dreaming of a summer of sun but we’ve given up on the British weather so let’s party anytime like it’s Christmas 2023!!

Jorgie and six of her friends went to Frankie & Benny’s Manchester Printworks site and celebrated with the new Frankie & Benny’s birthday pack, the grown up shakes and the delicious Project D doughnuts.

TV star Jorgie, 35, who's just become a first time mum, said: “I’ve never liked having a Christmas Day birthday so when I was asked to get involved in this campaign I jumped at the chance!  

"Growing up it was just me, my Mum and my Gran so not seeing my friends on my birthday always felt pretty lonely.  When I met my partner Ollie I made clear my expectations to be spoilt on my birthday - no joint Christmas / birthday presents - I obviously wanted double presents!  

“Celebrating my six month birthday in the summer makes so much sense and I've really enjoyed the night, being child-free and care-free and enjoying some me time with Ollie and our friends. It's so important for parents to get that time and the 00's nostalgia is a vibe!  Thank you Frankie & Benny’s for giving me a proper birthday!"

Frankie & Benny’s Marketing Director, Andreia Harwood, said: “ We are thrilled to announce we are bringing back birthday parties at Frankie & Benny’s in partnership with Project D Doughnuts. We know our guests have fond memories of celebrating their birthdays in our restaurants when they were in their teens, so what better way to feel young again than with our Big Kid’s Birthday Bundles at affordable prices, all to the tune of a classic birthday jingle and a birthday cocktail!”.

Big Kid’s Birthday Bundles terms & Conditions: https://www.frankieandbennys.com/terms

Frankie & Benny’s serves up the best of Italian American favourites, offering you big flavours and broad choice. Whether you fancy a juicy chicken burger or an Italian classic, we’ve got something for everyone! 

They've been a much-loved restaurant for over 20 years and offer a place to go for a fun, relaxing meal where you can enjoy some well-deserved, chill-out time served by our amazing teams. They cater for all needs with a huge gluten free menu, a wide offering of vegetarian & vegan dishes and host of healthier, lighter bites. Their menu is also available for delivery or collection at https://www.frankieandbennys.com/takeawayIMG_3137IMG_3136IMG_3134.

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