The centre:mk will be hosting a Student Send Off event at centre:mk is back again on Thursday 29 August.

Those are either off to University for the first time, getting ready to go back to college or buying for someone who is are encouraged to attend to ensure they have everything you need to help get ready for student life this autumn.

With over 140 retailers offering fashion and student essentials such as Primark, H&M and Mango, together with exclusive offers, prizes and student discounts at 55 of these, along with goody bags and entertainment, the Student Send Off event is bigger than ever before.

Fashionistas are encouraged to look out for special, one day discounts from stores including Jigsaw, Mango, Dune and River Island.

Meanwhile, those seeking home furnishings, check out John Lewis and Partners and M&S.

For those seeking essential stationery and handy items for student survival, visit Typo and Flying Tiger.

There are also a host of beauty and fragrance offers, as well as restaurants, cafes and kiosks to keep those energy levels high.

Visitors are also encouraged to head to Middleton Hall next to the beach to collect your goody bag, enter the exclusive free prize draw and collect a map of participating stores, showing the offers and discounts across the centre.

There are also four other meeting point stations around the centre, where visitors can personalise and top up your goody bag with free samples, vouchers and bounce back offers, with something different to collect at each station. There is also a host of entertainment from local artists and performers to make sure you can relax and enjoy the evening.

Centre Director Kevin Duffy said, “We have a great mix of retailers here at centre:mk ensuring you can find all your student essentials under one roof, making shopping with a student or as a student who may be off to college or university, a great experience. With exclusive discounts and prizes, along with some delicious food from participating restaurants, I’m sure the event will be a huge success and we are really looking forward to it.”

For more details about the event visit centremk.com