Essentials is the Students’ Union’s friendly mini supermarket, conveniently situated right in the middle of campus, and open 7 days a week. The store has been refurbished and ranges expanded for the new academic year, and we’re now supplied by the CO-OP to guarantee you great quality, value for money and ethically sourced products. Our product ranges include, groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, household items, greeting cards, stamps, phone top ups and off licence.
We have constant promotions on to help your money stretch further, including;
2 bottles of selected wined for £7
3 one litre Co-op mixers for 99p
Discounted daily newspapers, including the Times, Independent and Telegraph for 25p each weekday
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE offers on a constantly changing range of grocery and household items
2 fresh pizzas for £4
Meal deal – sandwich, crisps and drink for £2.85
In addition to selling everything you would expect from a convenience store and off licence, Essentials is proud to be listed in Preston’s Fairtrade directory. We sell a wide range of Fairtrade products, such as drinks, snacks, fruit and wine.
Most of our staff members are students and we pride ourselves on our friendly, no-hassle service. Any profits made are ploughed back into the Union in order to fund our services such as the Advice Centre, Bridge and Clubs and societies.
Essentials is open from 8am – 10pm weekdays, and 9am – 6pm at weekends in term time. You’ll find us at the front of the Union building. We look forward to seeing you.