Month: August 2019

Back to School with Freshney Place!

Posted on August 19, 2019 by - News

 

The back-to-school season is fast approaching, but don’t worry, Freshney Place has your back! From classroom set ups and new uniform accessories, to multi-vitamins for strong bones, we have all you need! Keep on reading to find out everything you need to prepare the cheeky monkeys for the new term.

 

Claire’s Accessories – £14.00

The kids can have the coolest stationary in class with a whole range of unicorn goodies from Claire’s! Like this Rainbow Unicorn Squish Notepad. In-store now!

 

Bargain Buys – £1.99

Keep the kids hydrated with these awesome water bottles, perfect for showing off to their friends in the playground. Better yet, they are only £1.99 each!

 

Max Spielmann – £25.00

Keep the memory of your kids first day back alive with Max Spielmann who are doing a back to school portrait offer! Get 3 x 6 by 4” prints and a Harriet frame for just £25.00.

 

Deichmann – £17.99

Is it your little one’s first day at school? Get them the comfiest kicks at Deichmann. These strap lace infant Bobbi Shoes are practical and durable, featuring plenty of grip to run across the playground. You can also get Buy 1 Get 1 Half Price on ALL back to school children shoes in-store now!

 

Waterstones

If your child is nervous about starting their GCSE’s, get them prepared with Waterstones large range of educational books in-store; including revision, help, text guides and books from their set reading curriculum.

 

Primark – £12.00

Are yor kids F.R.I.E.N.D.S mad?! They will certainly be saying “How You Doin’” to this Central Perk backpack, perfect for everyday use at school.

Clarks – £42.00

Clarks School shoes are designed to withstand work, rest and play! Weatherproof, durable, comfortable and stylish.  This Etch Spark Girls shoe has a 3D gem star and silver glittery sock for an added sparkle.

 

Marks and Spencer – £9.00

Marks and Spencer have designed the perfect pair of unisex shorts for kids to run amok in P.E class. The shorts are made to keep the kids cool and fresh, and take on any adventure! With special technology, the shorts are made to look new for longer, and come in packs of 2!

 

Dorothy Perkins – £22.00

If your baby girl isn’t such a baby anymore, and is starting their journey of adulthood at college or sixth form, this smart-casual White Spot Print Dress from Dorothy Perkins will be a staple outfit for term time.

 

The Works – £5.00

The kids can keep all of their enchanting and spellbinding stationary goodies safe inside this Harry Potter themed marvellous multi-pocket pencil case!

Holland & Barrett – £5.35

Send the children to school with a spring in their step. These Peppa Pig multi-vitamin soft jellies help with normal growth and development of bones, and contribute to their normal immune system function. Feeding them the nutrients they need won’t be a problem if Peppa Pig is involved!

 

 

We hope that this post has helped with the stress of the kids going back to school, and made life a bit easier for you. You have well and truly earned a brew after all of the chaos this summer! Did you pick anything up from the guide? Let us know!

*All items are subject to availability at Freshney Place.

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Freshney Place staff undertaking training to improve customer service

Posted on August 15, 2019 by - Community Hub, News

Staff at Freshney Place will be taking part in Makaton training to develop their communication skills to further improve customer service.

Makaton Foundation Training is a multi-modal language programme which comprises of speech, signs and symbols to advance communication, language and literacy skills, whilst building confidence and social skills. Staff will learn some of the core Makaton signs and symbols through different games and activities which will assist them in dealing with people with or without any learning and communication difficulties.

To further support customers and their families, Freshney Place holds a weekly autism hour every Saturday morning until 10am, and are also planning to host an autism crafts event in October.

The training will be led by the experienced tutor, Rachel Downs, who has worked in the education sector teaching Makaton through music, speaking and listening skills as part of the English Nation Curriculum. She runs regular singalong and sign baby and toddler groups as well as running musical interaction sessions with adults with learning difficulties in residential care.

Makaton differs to British Sign Language BSL as it’s designed to support spoken language for people with learning or communication difficulties. BSL is a language with its own structure and grammar and uses hand signs, body language, facial expressions and lip patterns.

Sing Sign Train

Posted on August 12, 2019 by - Community Hub

On Friday 16th August between 4pm and 5.30pm, Sing Sign Train will be using the Community Hub to perform Makaton Foundation Training (sign language).

Get Active in August

Posted on August 5, 2019 by - Events

Freshney Place is inviting families and friends to Get Active this August with a number of fun, energetic events taking place in the centre during the month.  The free activities and classic games will be hosted in Market Square, near Starbucks from 1am to 3pm,  to encourage the community to have a go whilst honing their fitness skills.

The playful entertainment is designed to get the whole family on board and will kick off on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th with a surf simulator so, if you haven’t managed to get to the seaside yet this will be a chance to experience catching those big waves! Participants can test their balance and stamina as the board twists and tilts like a real life surfboard, (without the water), testing how long they can stay upright.

On Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th, keen climbers can try out their moves on a gripping bouldering wall. Suitable for all ages and abilities, families will be able to race each other to the end, testing out their speed and strength. Finally on the last weekend of August a Golf Simulator will give budding golf pro’s a chance to score a hole in one!

During the events there will also be a selection of family friendly games such as a giant snakes and ladders, jumbo hi-tower, big 4 and table tennis, to help get everyone in the mood.

We hope to see you there! If you are planning on joining us, get involved by clicking “Attending” on our Facebook Event here!