{"id":706,"date":"2025-04-07T11:41:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T11:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharosstory.com\/?p=706"},"modified":"2025-05-02T02:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T02:35:10","slug":"how-to-get-free-greggs-caffe-nero-and-more-every-week-with-very-little-effort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharosstory.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/07\/how-to-get-free-greggs-caffe-nero-and-more-every-week-with-very-little-effort\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get free Greggs, Caffe Nero and more every week \u2014 with very little effort"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rosie Murray-West has some ideas on getting some of the better things in life without spending a penny\u2026(Credits: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They say the best things in life are free \u2013 and with much of life becoming more expensive than ever<\/a>, it\u2019s wise not to pay for anything you don\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n

Giving up takeaway coffee<\/a>, books and trips to the cinema can help you save cash, but there are ways to continue to experience these \u2018nice to-haves<\/a>\u2019 without paying a penny.<\/p>\n

Read on to discover the things you\u2019re probably paying for that you could get for free, potentially saving hundreds of pounds a year.<\/p>\n

Coffee and\u2028other hot drinks<\/h2>\n
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Nearly a quarter of us are eligible for a free hot drink a day (Credits: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While a Thermos flask <\/a>from home is the cheapest way to get your coffee fix, sometimes only a barista-made drink will do \u2013 and millions of us could be getting these\u2028for free.<\/p>\n

Customers with Octopus Energy<\/a> \u2013 that\u2019s nearly one in four of us \u2013 can choose one free drink a week if they have the app and a smart meter. You can get the beverage in a Caff\u00e8 Nero or Greggs.<\/p>\n

Free drinks at the former include iced pistachio and cherry lattes of any size as well as all other cold and hot drinks that aren\u2019t branded \u2018luxury\u2019, \u2018speciality\u2019 or \u2018seasonal\u2019. The latter\u2019s\u2028list takes in speciality lattes, hot chocolate, espresso and cappuccino.<\/p>\n

Octopus vouchers do run out but refresh every Monday. Once you\u2019ve picked yours, you can use it all week. If you\u2019re an Octopus customer, set a phone reminder for Monday morning to ensure you grab a QR code before the store runs out of the drinks.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, if you sign up to MyWaitrose<\/a>, you can claim a free americano, cappuccino, latte or tea from the self-service machines in Waitrose stores without making a purchase, as long as you bring a reusable cup and scan your loyalty card. This entitles you to one free drink a day. The Waitrose loyalty scheme is free to sign up to.<\/p>\n

You can also claim one free drink at Caff\u00e8 Nero when you link your Caffe Nero app to MyWaitrose.<\/p>\n

Books and audiobooks<\/h2>\n
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An Audible Premium Plus membership costs\u00a0\u00a37.99 per month after a 30-day free trial (Credits: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you have a subscription to Audible or read books on an e-reader or tablet, you can get these for free \u2013 instead of paying to listen or read \u2013 simply by joining your library<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check it out to find which apps it uses for digital borrowing to get books and audiobooks for free. <\/p>\n

Most libraries use apps such as Libby<\/a> or BorrowBox<\/a> but you\u2019ll need a library card to access them and may need to go to the library itself with two forms of ID to get this. While you\u2019re there, ask for your card\u2019s PIN, as you\u2019ll need to enter this to borrow on digital platforms.<\/p>\n

If you have an Amazon Kindle, you won\u2019t be able to use this to borrow from libraries because they can\u2019t run the necessary apps. However, a Kindle Fire tablet will run the apps, while other e-readers such as Kobo and Nook allow you to download digital books from the library.<\/p>\n

Newspapers and magazines<\/h2>\n
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Most magazines and newspapers are available free (Credits: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As well as picking up Metro for free<\/a>, you can read most magazines and many newspapers using the PressReader app for no charge via your library card.<\/p>\n

You must ensure you have a PIN and library card number, which you\u2019ll need to ask for at your library.<\/p>\n

The app includes overseas newspapers so it\u2019s great for expats wanting to catch up on the news from home.<\/p>\n

Gym and exercise sessions<\/h2>\n
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As well as being free, exercising outside can improve your work out\u00a0(Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gym membership is expensive but with summer coming soon, finding \u2028a free outdoor gym could pep up your exercise routine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Your council\u2019s website may have details of outdoor gym equipment installed in its parks, while The Great Outdoor Gym Company<\/a> \u2013 which installs a lot of the free equipment around the UK, \u2028has a postcode checker on its app and website. If you prefer to exercise with others, free Parkruns<\/a> around the country give you the chance to run 5km with friends<\/a> and the rest of the community.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Goodgym<\/a> is a free physical fitness programme focused on helping others while exercising in community.<\/p>\n

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This year Metro has partnered with the iconic charity parkrun to bring you a thriving new content series.<\/p>\n

In a coming together of two game-changing powerhouses, Metro has been chosen as the first official media partner for parkrun as it celebrates its 20th birthday in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Get on the guestlist at <a href=\"https:\/\/showfilmfirst.info\/film\/\">Show Film First<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/centraltickets.co.uk\/\">Central Tickets<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaudienceclub.com\/\">The Audience Club<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/author\/rosie-murray-west\/\">Rosie Murray-West<\/a> is Metro\u2019s personal finance specialist.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you want more tips and tricks on saving money, as well as chat about cash and alerts on deals and discounts, join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/metromoneypot\/\">our Facebook Group, Money Pot<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rosie Murray-West has some ideas on getting some of the better things in life without spending a penny\u2026(Credits: Getty Images) They say the best things in life are free \u2013 and with much of life becoming more expensive than ever, it\u2019s wise not to pay for anything you don\u2019t have to. 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