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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Ben Ashurst

We got free food and drink from Lidl, Greggs and Costa using a clever 'loophole'

A birthday is a special day dedicated to you becoming another year older and (hopefully) wiser. Whether you celebrate your birthdays with a large party filled with family and friends, or like to nestle at home in your PJs for a much deserved rest, one thing that everyone can agree on is that we all like a little treat.

But with the cost of living crisis cutting more and more holes into our pockets, the idea of spending a significant sum of money on food and drink for yourself and others can put a downer on your special day. But you don't have to fret, there is still a way to treat yourself on your birthday even with the tightest of budgets.

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