Four ways over-60s can save on travel, cinema, food and shopping this winter
WITH nearly ten million pensioners losing out on the winter fuel allowance, every penny counts right now.
But there are ways over-60s can save on travel, the cinema, food and other shopping. Here are a few ideas . . .
RIDE THE RAILS: Make sure you have a Senior Railcard. It costs £30 a year or £70 for three years and offers a third off tickets.
There are occasionally offers that bring down the cost of the railcard.
Or a National Express Senior Coach Card is £15 per year, for a third off tickets.
SILVER SCREEN: Love films? You’ll love them even more with cinema offers.
The Odeon holds a day-time screening for the over-60s, with Silver tickets costing £3.50 if you buy online as a myODEON member. Price includes tea, coffee and biscuits before the film.
The price rises to £5 for non-members who don’t pre-book.
Check if other cinema chains, and independents, offer similar.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: With the price of groceries soaring in recent years, any savings are welcome.
Iceland and The Food Warehouse offer ten per cent off for over-60s with a Bonus Card every Tuesday.
You just need to show proof of age. You can also save ten per cent in Asda cafes on Wednesdays.
SHOPPING PERKS: Other high street stores also offer deals to shoppers aged 60 and over.
The Original Factory Shop has a ten-per-cent discount for cust-omers on the first Wednesday of every month, which falls next week.
To claim, you need to be a member of the TOFS club and show age ID at the till.
If you have a Boots Advantage Card, sign up for the Over 60s Rewards to get eight points for every £1 you spend on the chemist chain’s own-brand products, as well as other exclusive offers.
At Specsavers, you can get 20 per cent off when you buy glasses from the store’s £70-plus range.
- All prices correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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