By Janet | December 1, 2018 | Category facilities
We are still looking for volunteers to help in the Coffee Shop. There was no volunteer available on Friday, 30 November so it didn’t open. We need help on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays on a casual or regular basis. There’s no cooking involved apart from using the microwave, grill and toaster. Adult volunteers may work on […]
Read MoreBy Janet | November 23, 2018 | Category facilities
Coffee Shop will close at 5.00 pm on Thursday 20th December Coffee Shop reopens on Wednesday 2nd January to to Friday 4th January 2019 from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm Normal winter opening hours will resume from Saturday 5th January 2019, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm at weekends and 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Mondays to Fridays. […]
Read MoreBy Janet | October 23, 2018 | Category children, facilities
Great news! We entered a competition and we have heard from the Day Out With The Kids Awards Team that we are a 2018 Family Favourites Finalist, meaning that The Centre @ Halton is one of the best days out for kids in North West. Now it’s time for the public vote, to decide if […]
Read MoreBy Janet | October 10, 2018 | Category facilities
Do you have a reusable cup? If not, you can buy them in many stores in and around Lancaster. Booths, TK Max and the Oxfam shop had some in recently. Also lots available online. Bring your own reusable cup when you buy a takeaway hot drink at the Coffee Shop and you will get 10p […]
Read MoreBy Janet | October 10, 2018 | Category facilities
Good news for the Coffee Shop! We had a unannounced food hygiene inspection this month and were awarded a Level 5. This means we have attained the highest level at every inspection since the Coffee Shop opened! Thanks to all the supervisors and volunteers for supporting the Coffee Shop. WELL DONE EVERYONE!!! Tweet
Read MoreBy Janet | May 23, 2018 | Category facilities
Next week the Coffee Shop will be open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm for the half term break, as well as being open until 6.00 pm on Saturdays. There will be cake of course, not that I’m obsessed with cake or anything but it is always good! Pop in for a coffee, tea or […]
Read MoreBy Janet | April 4, 2018 | Category facilities
We hope you all had a good Easter. There was a lot of weather wasn’t there! But at least the beast from the East seems to have gone away. The Coffee Shop returns to its normal hours on Mondays to Fridays from 9th April, opening 2 – 5.00 pm. On Saturdays it will be open until […]
Read MoreBy Janet | March 24, 2018 | Category facilities
During the school holidays the Coffee Shop will be open longer hours, from 10 am to 5 pm every day – except please note that it will be closed on Easter Sunday, 1st April. So if you’re out and about with your family and friends, or your dog, or cycling along the River Lune, do pop […]
Read MoreBy Janet | March 15, 2018 | Category facilities
Spring is sprung! The daffodils are out and it’s lovely to hear the birds singing. There’s frog spawn in the ponds and lots of buds on the trees, and lighter evenings too. If we do get another cold snap you can be sure of a warm welcome in the Coffee Shop whatever the weather. During […]
Read MoreBy Janet | March 2, 2018 | Category facilities
If you have a reusable cup or flask why not bring it to the Coffee Shop next time you want a take-away drink and save us using a non-recyclable one. The take-away cups the Coffee Shop currently use have a type of plastic coating. This is frequently used to improve functions such as water resistance, tear strength, […]
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