Fitness guru and Dragons’ Den star Joe Wicks unveils new Asda roller disco-themed supermarket
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JOE Wicks has attempted a "big shop" - on roller skates, at the world’s first supermarket-themed roller disco.
The fitness guru and Asda ambassador was unveiling a two-day transformation of Margate’s Dreamland roller room into a grocery store.
The art-deco space was transformed to resemble an Asda supermarket, complete with aisles and shelves stacked with boxes representing reduced products.
Wicks was pictured pirouetting with a shopping basket in hand and perusing the chilled and cupboard sections.
In a Supermarket Sweep-style event, the roller room will open its doors to participants on February 7 and 8 where they’ll be able to skate and win prizes by swooping round the expansive rink, by scooping up groceries against the clock.
During each 45-minute session, skaters will be provided with wheels, a basket and a shopping list before being challenged to grab the bargains.
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Those successful in collecting everything on their list will have the chance to win hundreds of pounds worth of vouchers, with some winning spot prizes worth up to £50.
The event was created by Asda as it announced the return of its Rollback proposition, which sees the prices of more than 4,000 family-favourite products reduced by an average discount of 25 per cent in-store and online.
Joe Wicks said: “I’m so excited to don a pair of skates and take to the rink at Dreamland this weekend.
“As a father of four, supporting families to be able to access and cook low-cost, simple meals is hugely important to me.
“I’m looking forward to helping people discover the fab product offers and provide some recipe inspiration to help turn deals into dishes.”
How to save money at Asda
It's worth signing up to the 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.
If you're a regular shopper and often go for Asda's more premium lines, it's worth taking on the "downshifting" challenge too.
This means going for budget lines over more luxury lines, which could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your shopping.
Join up to specific Facebook groups where shoppers flag bargain deals they've found online or in-store too.
Two worth giving a like and follow are the Latest Deals Facebook Group and the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group.
The Sun also previously revealed the best time to score deals at Asda is once in the morning and again in the evening.
Look out for fresh produce like fruit and veg, often reduced to as low as 10p, especially during the morning reductions.
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You'll have to be early — stores that open at 6 or 7am are great for grabbing fresh produce at a fraction of the price.
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 and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. 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.
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