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A MAJOR supermarket is offering a free cuppa just in time for Mother’s Day.
Asda is offering a free tea or coffee to Morrisons cafe customers at the counter in any of its 205 cafés this Sunday.
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The offer is valid this Sunday, March 30, so those with a Morrisons More Card simply need to head to their local Asda cafe on that date.
The UK's third largest supermarket also added that it was offering a £4 afternoon teal deal which includes a scone, jam, clotted cream and a hot drink.
And, for 55p extra, there is an option to upgrade to a latte or cappuccino.
It comes after earlier this week, Morrisons announced it was closing 52 of its cafés, leaving some customers without a regular spot for a hot drink and a bite to eat.
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A total of 18 Market Kitchens, 13 florists, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters and four pharmacies will also close their doors over the next few months.
The news also means that 365 workers are at risk of redundancy.
Rami Baitiéh, chief executive of Morrisons, revealed that the closures, are to "reinvigorate" the company, and allow money to be invested in other areas.
Full list of Morrisons Cafes to close
- Bradford Thornbury
- Paisley Falside Rd
- London Queensbury
- Portsmouth Great Park
- Banchory North Deeside Rd
- Failsworth Poplar Street
- Blackburn Railway Road
- Leeds Swinnow Rd
- London Wood Green
- Kirkham Poulton St
- Lutterworth Bitteswell Rd
- Stirchley
- Leeds Horsforth
- London Erith
- Crowborough
- Bellshill John St
- Dumbarton Glasgow Rd
- East Kilbride Lindsayfield
- East Kilbride Stewartfield
- Glasgow Newlands
- Largs Irvine Rd
- Troon Academy St
- Wishaw Kirk Rd
- Newcastle UT Cowgate
- Northampton Kettering Road
- Bromsgrove Buntsford Ind Pk
- Solihull Warwick Rd
- Brecon Free St
- Caernarfon North Rd
- Hadleigh
- London - Harrow - Hatch End
- High Wycombe Temple End
- Leighton Buzzard Lake St
- London Stratford
- Sidcup Westwood Lane
- Welwyn Garden City Black Fan Rd
- Warminster Weymouth St
- Oxted Station Yard
- Reigate Bell St
- Borehamwood
- Weybridge - Monument Hill
- Bathgate
- Erskine Bridgewater SC
- Gorleston Blackwell Road
- Connah's Quay
- Mansfield Woodhouse
- Elland
- Gloucester - Metz Way
- Watford - Ascot Road
- Littlehampton - Wick
- Helensburgh
Ian McEvans, vice president of commercial food at Asda, said: “Cafés are an important part of the shopping experience for many of our customers.
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“With our Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea deal running this Sunday, we wanted to offer some reassurance to those Morrisons customers who may be losing their local café by welcoming them into Asda with a free brew on us.”
Mr McEvans added: “With the Easter holidays approaching, we think it’s also important to remind customers that kids can still eat for just £1 at Asda – with no need to buy an adult meal!”
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The deal has been a hit with parents looking to save on meals out, and it’s available every day in Asda cafés.
Asda has previously run similar offers, including its Winter Warmer deal and budget-friendly meal options.
Mother’s Day deals
Recently, for Mother's Day, one Asda shopper managed to pick up a LEGO bouquet of flowers, usually £54.99, but it scanned for just £3.
Earlier this week, H. Samuel slashed as much as 50% off prices across a wide range of jewellery, with discounts on everything from delicate pendants to stylish timepieces.
And to make sure gifts arrive on time, the retailer is offering free express delivery on all Mother’s Day purchases.
Last week, M&S was giving away a packet of its Outrageously Chocolatey Milk Chocolate Biscuits for free.
The biscuits typically costs £6 at M&S stores.
To qualify for the offer, you need to be a Sparks Member, which is M&S's free loyalty scheme.
It gives shoppers the chance to get offers that are tailored to them.
You will also then need to register for the M&S Parenthood Club.
This can be done if you go into the "My Account" section of your Sparks app and then click on "Subscriptions & clubs".
Elsewhere, Cafe Rouge is offering all mums the chance to enjoy a free dessert when dining from the Mother’s Day set menu.
Likewise, Bill's is offering all mums a free desert or a glass of fizz when ordering a main.
At Las Iguanas, mums can enjoy 50% off main dishes when ordering any main meal.
Meanwhile, the National Trust is offering the opportunity for all mothers to enjoy free entry at its sites across the UK on Mother’s Day.
Remember to compare prices
It is important to remember to shop around when buying Mother’s Day gifts, as you might find a cheaper alternative.
Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.
Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time.
A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for too.
How to save money at Asda
It's worth signing up to the Asda Rewards scheme to save money at the supermarket.
The loyalty scheme, which is free to join, lets you earn Cashpot points by completing "missions" like hitting spending targets or buying products in certain categories.
You can also earn cashback by buying "star" products.
If you're a regular shopper and often go for Asda's premium lines, it's worth taking on the "downshifting" challenge, too.
This means going for budget lines instead, which could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your shopping.
It's worth joining specific Facebook groups where shoppers flag bargain deals they've found online or in-store.
Two worth checking are the Latest Deals Facebook Group and the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group.
The Sun revealed earlier this year the best time to score deals at Asda is once in the morning and again in the evening.
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Look out for fresh produce like fruit and veg, often reduced to as low as 10p, especially during the morning reductions.
Check the reduced shelf throughout the day as different times can offer varying discounts.
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Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.