Get ready to bag a bargain in first Student Lock-In!

Students across the county are signing up to make big savings on their shopping as part of the county’s first ever Student Lock-In event.

Hundreds of students are expected to join in the national shopping event on September 27 when they’ll be able to snap up huge bargains and cut-price products from over 30 participating shops, cafes and restaurants across Carmarthen town centre.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s economic development team has teamed up with the University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD) to bring the Student Lock-In to Carmarthen for the first time.

Students must sign up to take part, and by wearing the Lock-In wristband at participating retailers and food outlets, they’ll be able to take advantage of the exclusive discount and get their hands on the best buys.

Cllr Meryl Gravell, Carmarthenshire County Council Executive Board Member for regeneration, said: “The Student Lock-In has become a really popular national event, and we’re so pleased to be bringing it to Carmarthen.

“As well as supporting local businesses and encouraging new trade, it will be a great opportunity for students to explore Carmarthen town.

“I’d like to thank all the businesses that have supported the event.”

Shops in St Catherine’s Walk are amongst the businesses offering the Lock-in discount, alongside a range of others including Tresspass, Animal, Saltrock, WHSmiths, Marks & Spencer, Boots, EE, Caffi’r Atom and The Parrott.

John Nash, manager of St Catherine’s Walk, said: “We are really excited to be part of Carmarthen’s very first Student Lock-In. Our shops are offering some fantastic discounts and promotions including TopShop, River Island, New Look and Tiger. We know it’s going to be a great success and are looking forward to this becoming an annual fixture in the town’s calendar.”

Students yet to sign up are encouraged to do so at www.studentlockin.com/carmarthen. Wristbands will be provided and must be worn in order to get the Lock-In discount.

The event starts at 6pm, and there will be information points across town. Last-minute registrations and late wrist-band collections from 5pm at the Guild Hall and Market Clock Tower.

• Do you run a business in Carmarthen? It’s not too late to take part – email Angharad HardingRAHarding@carmarthenshire.gov.ukor call 01267 242335