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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!

Grimsby in Bloom

Posted on July 31, 2019 by - Community Hub

Grimsby in Bloom will be hosting a craft session in the Community Hub, creating waterproof bunting.

Date: Friday 2nd August

Time: 9am – 12pm

Free CPR Event – British Heart Foundation

Posted on July 16, 2019 by - Events, News

British Heart Foundation will be hosting a CPR event in Market Square near Starbucks on Tuesday 23rd July from 10am to 3pm.

This is a FREE event for all to take part in. If you pass the course, you will receive a certificate and wristband!

Climb 4 Tea

Posted on July 11, 2019 by - Community Hub

Climb 4 LTD are hosting a decades experience: Back in Time 1940’s workshop at Freshney Place in the community hub on Wednesday 17th July, between 10am and 12pm.

Climb 4 LTD has been supported by the Heritage Fund to run interactive workshops in the North East Lincolnshire area. Focusing on the 1940’s, 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s, celebrating our area’s diverse history.

To book, or find out more information, call 07974 000864

Grimsby in Bloom Incredible Craft Making!

Posted on July 8, 2019 by - Community Hub, Green Grimsby

Grimsby in Bloom recently used the community hub to host their fabulous bunting craft workshop!

If you would like to get involved in creating beautiful bunting and banners, get in touch with Grimsby in Bloom, who will be hosting their next craft workshop on Friday 2nd August.

Also, if you have oil cloth that you don’t use, feel free to bring it to the Customer Service Desk before the 2nd August, as it can be used to make the beautiful banners.

Grimsby in Bloom

Posted on July 4, 2019 by - Green Grimsby

On Friday 5th July, Grimsby in Bloom will be using the Community Hub from 9am – 12pm. They will be hosting a craft session, making waterproof bunting.

Freshney Sounds this Summer

Posted on July 2, 2019 by - Events, News

Throughout the summer, Freshney Place will be hosting Freshney Sounds, where various musical masterminds will be gracing the centre with their talent.

Dates:

6TH JULY
FRANCESCA ANNA

Francesca covers a variety of genres, from Motown to modern, adding her own character to each song she sings.

 

13TH JULY
DAVEY WILSON

Davey plays a variety of pop, acoustic, 60’s and more. Davey has previously played for BBC introducing and local radio shows.

 

20TH JULY
INTERNATIONAL SOUL DIVA

Specialising in Soul, Motown and R&B up to present day hits you are guaranteed to be left wanting more.

 

27TH JULY
RUPERT STROUD

iTunes charting and published recording artist Rupert Stroud has National BBC Radio, Sky Sports, ITV and Channel 4 airplay plaudits. Rupert has opened the show for some of the UK’s biggest world renowned acts including James Blunt, JP Cooper, Texas and The Feeling to name a few.

 

3RD AUGUST

FRANCESCA ANNA

Francesca covers a variety of genres, from Motown to modern, adding her own character to each song she sings.

 

10TH AUGUST
ANDY DOONAN

Andy’s performances are always with feeling, humour and honesty, and have gained praise from Radio 1’s Tom Deacon and Kerrang!’s Alex Baker.

 

17TH AUGUST

ANDY DOONAN

Andy’s performances are always with feeling, humour and honesty, and have gained praise from Radio 1’s Tom Deacon and Kerrang!’s Alex Baker.

 

24TH AUGUST
DAVEY WILSON

Davey plays a variety of pop, acoustic, 60’s and more. Davey has previously played for BBC introducing and local radio shows.

 

31ST AUGUST
BEN HAYNES

Ben has been performing for over 13 years and has an extensive catalogue of songs to please a variety of generations. Ben will create the perfect atmosphere for the occasion.