09/12/2025
United Wines Expand Designated Drivers Campaign With Belfast Giants
Leading drinks distributor United Wines has expanded its popular Designated Driver campaign to include the Belfast Giants' Elite League match against the Guildford Flames at the SSE Arena on Friday, December 12.
Any fan offering to stay sober and drive their friends to and from the big match will receive a FREE can of non-alcoholic beer Heineken® 0.0.
To claim the free drink, fans must make themselves known and show their car keys to United Wines promotional staff inside the Arena.
Fans attending the game will also have a chance to take part in a 'puck drop' competition to win official merchandise or a free Heineken® 0.0. The offer is available while stocks last.
Any fan offering to stay sober and drive their friends to and from the big match will receive a FREE can of non-alcoholic beer Heineken® 0.0.
To claim the free drink, fans must make themselves known and show their car keys to United Wines promotional staff inside the Arena.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.