New Greggs opens in Ashton Arcades in two weeks.

A new Greggs is set to open inside Ashton Arcades today.

The much loved bakers is taking over the former Red60 unit and opens just in time for the return of everyones favourite - the festive menu - featuring the famous Festive Bake and Pigs Under Blankets baguette.

The promotional team will be out and about around the centre handing out vouchers and the shelves are fully stocked with everyone’s favourites.

To celebrate the grand opening, Greggs and Arcades Shopping Centre will be running an online competition giving away a £20 gift card to one lucky winner. Followers will simply have to like and share the competition post a comment with their favourite Greggs product to be in with the chance to win.

Lynne Picken, Centre Manager at Arcades Shopping Centre, commented: “We are delighted to welcome the new Greggs store into the centre. We look forward to its continuing success and sampling more delicious treats – especially with the Christmas range to be soon revealed.”

Greggs’ Store Manager, Steven, commented: “We can’t wait to open our doors and hear what the local community thinks. We hope customers enjoy the wide range of tasty items we have on offer.”

The opening of the store will bring eight job opportunities to the town centre, applicants can apply at greggsfamily.co.uk. The store is located in between TUI and BetFred and their opening times are Monday – Friday 6am to 5:30pm, Saturdays 6 am to 6pm and Sundays 9am to 5pm.