SHOPPING centre intu Uxbridge is calling on students to take part in a unique shopping experience hosted by The Only Way Is Essex star, Joey Essex.

On Tuesday October 14, students are invited to an event featuring live entertainment, hundreds of giveaways and huge discounts from more than 35 retailers in the centre, including River Island, H&M and USC.

The entertainment includes a personal appearance by Joey Essex, a live DJ, complimentary beauty treatments, goody bags and competition giveaways.

The centre will also feature Hawaiian-inspired tiki bars, hosted by the Slug and Lettuce, while a Desperados drinks van will be sampling drinks and giving away goodie bags.

Students will also have a chance to take part in the “locked-in” competition.

Every customer who spends more than £40 in stores will be offered a code to try to ‘unlock’ the centre’s prize vault. Inside are a top-range laptop and wireless Beatz headphones to make a day at uni even better!

intu Uxbridge Student Lock-in takes place from 7.30pm-9.30pm. Students wishing to attend should pre-register online at www.studentlockin.com/london-uxbridge All students must be 16 or older to attend. Alcohol will be served only to those over 18 with valid identification.