A Newcastle leisure venue is celebrating the launch of its new menu with the 'Dine for a Penny' promotion, offering a main course for just 1p when another main meal is purchased.

After almost four successful years in Newcastle, Aspers at The Gate has seen the popularity of its restaurant Freya's go from strength to strength.  The 'Dine for a Penny' offer allows customers to choose from a scintillating selection of new dishes and old favourites, without breaking the bank.

"We've worked hard to combine established favourites with a selection of new seasonal dishes that will appeal to our wide range of customers," said Graham Hattam, Head of Hospitality. "From relaxed light lunches to an evening out or a special occasion, Freya's is an ideal venue within very unique surroundings."

New additions to the menu include delicious pork loin with bacon, succulent duck breast with crushed potatoes and mouth watering cod with mussels. The special offer is available Monday to Friday, 6pm to 11pm.

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Issued on behalf of Aspers at The Gate

by Point Pleasant Communications

For further information please contact Rob Lawson

on (0191) 519 7219 (Mobile: 07940 501 993) or email rob@point-pleasant.co.uk

Notes to Editors:

• Aspers at The Gate is a 45,000ft2 leisure facility in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.
• There are currently two other Aspers in Northampton and Swansea.
• The venue includes bars, restaurant, beauty spa, live entertainment and state-of-the-art gaming facilities. 
• Aspers has attracted over 134,000 members in just over three and a half years from a catchment area covering Northumberland and County Durham, reaching across to Cumbria and down to York.
• In late 2007 Aspers became the first casino operator in the country to launch a loyalty club - Aspire - that allows customers to collect and redeem points throughout its operations (including gaming).  Customers are now able to gain points for every purchase made on the premises and can also earn bonus points on selected promotions. 
• In April 2008, Aspers became the first British casino to go 'membership free' which means that virtually all visitors can freely walk through the reception area without completing membership forms.
• At every Aspers location, the company has set up the Community Action for Responsible Gaming (CARG) programme. This initiative is unique to Aspers and is based on similar successful schemes in Australia. CARG is a voluntary, not-for-profit group that seeks to constructively address problem gambling issues in society through a working partnership between local community-based interest groups.

• Aspers is membership free and open to all those aged 18 or over. Photo ID required if you look under 21 and to join our Aspire Loyalty Club. Please play responsibly. www.gambleaware.co.uk