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ALDI APPOINTS 91-YEAR-OLD TRAMPOLINING LEGEND PETER QUINNEY AS ‘CHAMPION FLIPPER’ AHEAD OF PANCAKE DAY
16 February, 2026
Aldi has crowned 91-year-old trampolining gold medallist Peter Quinney from Melksham, Wiltshire, as its official ‘Champion Flipper’ ahead of Pancake Day on Tuesday.
To celebrate the title, Peter pulled off the perfect pancake flip whilst upside down which saw the pancake – and the great-grandfather – complete a 360 rotation on a 6 foot high trampoline.
The ultimate Pancake Day stunt took place at Spire Heights Trampoline School, in Salisbury, where Quinney has been training and coaching for 20 years.
The stunt saw him do a full somersault and achieve a height of 7 feet, before he sat down to the delicious reward of a lemon and sugar-coated pancake.
The opportunity to become Aldi’s Champion Flipper came as the former RAF Physical Training Instructor, recently captured headlines after winning two gold medals at a trampolining competition at 91, having returned to the sport after more than 40 years away. His impressive tricks earned him gold in both the team and individual categories.
In honour of Peter’s accomplishments, and to support his quest to raise money for charity, Aldi has donated funds to the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Peter, who hopes to do 100 backflips for his 100th birthday, said: “In all my 91 years, I’ve never received a request quite like this, but when Aldi asked me to be their Champion Flipper this Pancake Day, I thought…why not? Flipping a pancake requires a precise combination of landing and skill, much like trampolining, so it feels like the perfect pairing. I’m delighted that Aldi has donated money to Teenage Cancer Trust, and if these flips bring a smile to people’s faces, then even better!”
Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: “From gold-medal backflips to pancake flips, Peter shows that age is no barrier to having fun. We’re proud to crown Peter our Champion Flipper this Pancake Day, and to be donating to Teenage Cancer Trust to mark his incredible achievements.”
Peter began trampolining in the 1950s, became British Trampoline Champion in 1960, represented Great Britain in the first-ever international trampoline competition, and continues to coach at his local club today, supporting young people and those with additional needs.
Shoppers looking to flip pancakes on a budget this Shrove Tuesday need look no further than Aldi for affordable ingredients. The Which? Cheapest Supermarket of the Year[1] is serving up low-cost essentials, including popular toppings like The Pantry Lemon Juice (250ml) for just 65p and The Pantry Caster Sugar (1kg) for just £1.49. Shoppers looking for a fresh squeeze will find Aldi’s Nature’s Pick Lemons on Super Six, reduced to 99p (WAS £1.59) until 18th February.
Aldi also has a selection of premade pancakes, including the Dessert Menu American Pancakes (£1.69, 6 pack), Dessert Menu Sweet Pancakes (£1.95, 8 pack), Dessert Menu Chocolate Protein Pancakes (£1.99, 160g), and Specially Selected Giant Pancakes (£1.59, 4 pack).
Aldi’s range of Pancake Day essentials are available in stores now.
[1] Cheapest supermarket of 2025 revealed – Which?
For more information, please contact the Aldi Press Office on:
T: 0207 479 0910 or alditeam@clarioncomms.co.uk
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ALDI SLASHES PRICES ON BBQ MUST-HAVES JUST IN TIME FOR THE BANK HOLIDAY HEATWAVE
20 May, 2026- Shoppers can sizzle for less with savings of up to 30% across Specialbuy BBQ must-haves
- The Which? Best Value Brand of the Year[1] champion is forecasted to sell nearly one million burgers and over one million packs of sausages with savings of up to 17% across barbecue meat favourites[2]
- Reductions are available in stores from 20th May ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend
With temperatures set to soar this bank holiday weekend, Aldi is dropping its prices on a range of popular BBQs and foodie favourites, helping Brits get grill-ready for less. But shoppers wanting to get their hands on these bargains will have to be quick, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Available from 21st May, those wanting to cook up a bank holiday feast can get their hands on Aldi’s BBQ items for a fraction of the price. The Enders Gas BBQ Urban II (WAS £99.99, NOW £69.99) is perfect for grilling in the garden, reduced by a sizzling 30%! For those with a smaller space, the convenient Tabletop Gas Griddle is also on offer, WAS £49.99, NOW just £39.99.
Also available in stores now, Aldi is cutting prices across its meat range as demand for barbecue favourites is set to surge.
The Which? Best Value Brand of the Year winner forecasts more than one million sausages and nearly one million burgers will be sold, with British Beef Quarter Pounders (4 pack) expected to see a whopping 120% increase in sales and Smash Burgers (4 pack) a 70% uplift, as both drop to £2.89 (from £3.49).
For lighter choices, the British Reduced Fat 5% Burgers (4 pack) and 5% Fat Beef Kebabs (4 pack) will be available for £3.49 (down from £3.99), while a range of Specially Selected Flavoured Burgers (2 pack) will also be reduced to £2.89 (from £3.49). Fans can choose from Caramelised Onion, Extra Mature Cheddar, Jalapeño and Hot Honey.
Steak lovers can also take advantage of new lower prices across premium cuts, with Specially Selected Wagyu Sirloin (approx. 227g) priced at just £8.99 (previously £9.49), Specially Selected Wagyu Ribeye (approx. 227g) at £9.49 (previously £9.99), and Specially Selected Wagyu Fillet (approx. 170g) at £10.99 (previously £11.49).
Additional savings include 21 Day Matured British Rump Steak (approx. 232g) reduced from £4.05 to £3.99, British Sirloin Steak (approx. 195g) from £5.29 to £4.49, and British Ribeye Steak (approx.195g) from £5.39 to £4.59.
To round off the occasion, Aldi’s Costellore Prosecco DOC (75cl) is also reduced to £4.69 (from £5.25), with more than 1.3 million glasses expected to be enjoyed over the long weekend. [1]
Other bank holiday reductions across Aldi Specialbuys include:
- Offering a chic, contemporary twist on Aldi’s garden classic is the NEW Standing Egg Chair, WAS £139.99, NOW £99.99.
- Back by popular demand, Aldi’s Robot Lawn Mower will make garden spaces neat and tidy with minimal effort, WAS £199.99, NOW £129.99.
- Perfect for cooling down on a hot summer’s day, Aldi’s returning Spa Pool WAS £249.99, NOW just £149.99 this bank holiday weekend.
- Bed-dazzle outdoor seating areas with the Wooden Garden Day Bed, WAS £199.99, NOW £149.99, magically switching from a chic 2-seat sofa to a luxurious full day bed in moments.
- Soak up the sun on the luxurious Lounge Set, WAS £79.99, NOW just £59.99 at Aldi this weekend.
- Add to outdoor spaces with the C-Shaped Side Table, perfect for accompanying garden furniture, WAS £19.99, NOW £14.99.
Aldi’s BBQ and garden ranges are available in stores now, while stocks last.
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020 7479 0910
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[1] Based on internal Aldi data, 21st – 25th May