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August 22, 2019 | by Natasha Bolger | General
In February this year five young care leavers joined an innovative new programme in Manchester, run by WeMindTheGap. This charity runs 12-month holistic programmes comprising 6 months employment followed by 6 months dedicated support and the lifelong membership to the WeMindTheGap family. After running 9 programs elsewhere, this is the first WeMindTheGap programme in Manchester, […]
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July 26, 2019 | by Natasha Bolger | General
There are many fun things to do in Manchester for elderly people. Whether you care for an elderly person with or without a disability, there’s something to suit all. The five activities that we have selected below include culture in Manchester, sightseeing, and all-round fun days out. Picnic in the park Getting an elderly person […]
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June 19, 2019 | by Natasha Bolger | General
Are you looking for sensory play ideas for your children to enjoy at home? This post includes 5 that are effective for children’s sensory development. They help to encourage motor skills, enhance relaxation and boost children’s creativity. Children’s Sensory Ball House This is a safe and fun space for children to play. Purchased with Complete Care […]
Tags: Multi-sensory, sensory play, sensory processing disorder
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May 15, 2019 | by Natasha Bolger | General
Another bank holiday weekend is just around the corner. It wasn’t so long ago when we shared a post on Easter bank holiday weekend in Manchester and enjoyed a long weekend at the beginning of May. We have selected a few events which are taking place during the May bank holiday weekend, 24th – 27th […]
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April 18, 2019 | by Natasha Bolger | General
Easter is one of our favourite times of the year, daffodils are blooming, there are lots of bright pastel colours and it’s expected to be a weekend full of sunshine. Each year Manchester offer a number of fun activities for the Easter bank holiday weekend. Last year’s Easter family fun in in the city included […]
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April 4, 2019 | by Natasha Bolger | General
Spring is here and Easter is near. Last year we shared activities that were taking place around Manchester for the Easter holidays. This year we would like to think about gift ideas. One of the main things that people associate with Easter is chocolate eggs. But we want to think about alternative Easter gifts for […]
Tags: Easter, Sensory, spring
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March 20, 2019 | by Natasha Bolger | General
At Redbank House we have two multi-sensory rooms (Sensurround) where many visitors attend on a permanent basis. The sensory rooms cater for all ages and can help people with different needs to develop their sensory processing. We have previously shared reasons to love our sensory rooms so now we would like to share the reasons […]
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February 15, 2019 | by Natasha Bolger | General
For Raynaud’s Awareness Month, we asked our Receptionist and Administrator, Emma about her experience of life with the disease. Raynaud’s Disease is something that most people aren’t aware of. Take Emma for example, she had never heard of it before. That was until she noticed something wasn’t right. At around 17 to 18 years old Emma […]
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February 12, 2019 | by Natasha Bolger | General
We have some exciting news to share! Yang Sing Cathay are sharing the love with their new Valentine’s Banquet menu. Owner Gerry Yeung wanted to do something special to mark the romantic day and we think it’s a great idea. The Valentine’s menu is £23.99 per head minimum of two people and includes a range of […]
Tags: Manchester, valentine's day
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February 5, 2019 | by Natasha Bolger | General
Redbank House would like to wish you a very Happy Chinese New Year! Each year a different zodiac represents the Chinese celebration and 2019 marks the Year of the Pig. Those who were born in 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995 and 2007 are also celebrate the Year of the Pig The zodiac sign represents many […]
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