Meet Antony Cotton on Saturday 30 May

Each time Poundland let me know they're opening yet another new store, I almost fall off my seat in disbelief. Opening stores? In this economic climate? Oh yes. And not only are Poundland opening new stores up and down the country when most other stores are closing up shop, they're getting some of the Coronation Street cast to be on hand for the festivities.

This week Poundland are opening a new shop in Stratford-upon-Avon on Saturday 30 May and Antony Cotton will be there to do the business. Fans of Poundland and Corrie can meet Antony from 10.30am and he'll stay to sign autographs and have pictures taken with customers until 1.30pm. The first 50 customers will receive a free £1 voucher from Anthony to spend on anything they like in store, on the day. Sounds like a bargain to me.

Have a look here for some fun pics of Corrie cast members opening Poundland shops.