The perfect sunshine treat for all the family - Free Six pack of ice creams at Iceland & The Food Warehouse

The perfect sunshine treat for all the family - Free Six pack of ice creams at Iceland & The Food Warehouse
Ice cream lovers, rejoice - you can pick up not one, but six FREE ice creams with the South Wales Echo, South Wales Evening Post and Western Mail's great offer!
As the UK revels in unprecedented good weather, we have the perfect giveaway for our readers.
We've teamed up with Iceland and The Food Warehouse to give you the chance to pick up a free pack of six Iceland Ice Cream Cones (worth £1.50) in-store from Wednesday 14th May 2025 until close of stores on Tuesday 20th May 2025.
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You can choose from Strawberry & Vanilla, Chocolate & Nut, White Chocolate or Toffee.
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To receive your free six pack of ice cream cones, we will be printing the vouchers between Wednesday May 14 and Tuesday May 20, 2025 in the South Wales Echo, South Wales Evening Post and Western Mail newspaper. There will be a total of five vouchers printed between Wednesday and Tuesday.
To receive your free product, simply present the voucher printed in your paper at the checkout.
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Cool down with over 150 ice creams and lollies at Iceland and The Food Warehouse. From classic favourites to exciting new flavours, Iceland and The Food Warehouse have got something for everyone. Indulge in a delicious range of own- brand treats, or stick with the big names you know and love - like Magnum, Solero, Cornetto, Ben & Jerry's, Cadbury, Walls, and more. Whatever your flavour, your perfect scoop is waiting. Warning: May cause big smiles (and brain freeze).
Offer subject to availability. Terms apply – see voucher for details.

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