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Primark promises to freeze prices for children’s clothes to ‘help in small way’

Daisy Jackson - 28th July 2022

Primark has promised to freeze the prices of its kids’ clothing to help families with the cost-of-living crisis.

The budget fashion giant said it wants to ‘help in some small way’ as prices on essential items continue to climb.

The already-cheap retailer is now pledging not to increase the price of more than a thousand children’s items.

It will keep the cost of items like dresses, jeans, underwear and socks as they are this autumn.

Primark has promised to freeze its kidswear prices. Credit: Primark

Many of the items also fall under the Primark Cares label, meaning they are made from recycled or more sustainably sourced materials.

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Paul Marchant, Primark chief executive, said: “Offering the very best value on the high street has always been at the heart of our brand, and is more important than ever today.

“Kids grow fast, and replacing their clothing is an essential task for families – we hope that by protecting the prices on our essential kids’ items we can help in some small way.

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The prices that will be frozen at Primark this autumn:

Long sleeve T-shirt: from £1.80

Sweatshirt : from £4.00

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Dresses : from £4.50

Jeans : from £6.00

Padded Jacket: from £14

Briefs : from £3.50 for a 10 pack

Socks: from £2.80 for a 10 pack

Featured image: Primark

Kids & Family

Spend summer in space as 30ft rocket ship arrives at Science and Industry Museum next month

Get ready to spend the summer in space, as Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum has announced its summer events programme.

And it’s full of free interactive events and activities to get involved with.

As the temperatures rise, schools across Greater Manchester get ready to break up for summer, and parents and carers gear up to entertain the little ones, the Science and Industry Museum has just announced its summer events programme – with some new space-themed activities on the lineup for the first time.

It’s time to embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Solar System, as families can blast off on a journey packed with hands-on experiences and cosmic fun.

Science and Industry Museum has announced its summer events programme / Credit: Science Museum Group

From live space shows and giant rockets, to tinkering activities Martian discovery trails, and the chance to visit the blockbuster exhibition Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos if you haven’t already, budding astronauts are in for a summer to remember.

By far one of the stand-out free events this summer is the arrival of 30-foot-tall rocket ship, Skybolt 2 – hosted by Manchester-based aerospace company, Starchaser – giving visitors the chance to revel at the real-life space craft and meet the team behind the rocket.

Designed to reach speeds of up to 3200mph, Skybolt 2 first flew in September 2017 and still displays some visible marks from its landing.

There’ll also be a new twist on the classic seaside puppet show, as artist Solar Sister brings space stories to life during interactive walkabout performances alongside an astronaut puppet companion.

Little Mancs can even get involved with draw-a-long workshops, take on space-inspired LEGO challenges, and even turn everyday items into instruments by joining a junk percussion jam inspired by space waste.

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Then, on Wednesday 12 August, rocket activities will be swapped for a special event to mark the upcoming solar eclipse.

Expect live interactive shows, demonstrations, spectacular images of the Sun disappearing on giant screens, as well opportunities to discover more about this rare celestial event.

Science and Industry Museum’s Director, Sally MacDonald, said free and affordable experiences are ‘more essential than ever’ during the summer holidays.

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“Our summer programme will offer families memorable days out to enjoy together, giving them the opportunity to explore the universe without even leaving Manchester,” she added.

The summer events programme will be running at the Science and Industry Museum from Saturday 18 July through to Tuesday 1 September, and you can find out more here.

Featured Image – Science Museum Group

Kids & Family

Council plans 14 weeks of ‘free fun’ for children across Greater Manchester this summer

Manchester is bringing 14 weeks of free activities for children to parks across the city this summer.

Thanks to additional Council funding that was allocated earlier this year, Manchester’s biggest-ever Parktastic programme launches this week – expanding from the summer holidays alone to include after-school sessions before schools break up, activities throughout the holidays, and even sessions continuing into September.

Back by popular demand and aimed at children ages six-12, Parktastic offers sports, games, arts and crafts, dance, drama, nature activities, storytelling and messy play.

Sessions are free, no booking is required, healthy snacks are provided, and children can simply turn up and join in.

Activities will be running in 32 parks across Manchester all summer long.

The programme launches as Manchester celebrates being officially recognised by UNICEF as a Child Friendly City, reinforcing the city and Manchester City Council’s commitment to ensuring every child has the chance to ‘play, thrive, and enjoy’ their local community.

🌳 Parktastic is back!

FREE play sessions are happening daily in @MCRparks_ across Manchester, led by trusted youth partners.

A great way for kids to have fun, make friends & enjoy the outdoors safely 💙

Find your local session https://t.co/lFpyyoBWuP #ChildFriendlyMCR pic.twitter.com/YnOczwYdUb
— Manchester City Council (@ManCityCouncil) June 19, 2026

Sessions are set to take place rain or shine, so even if the classic rainy Manchester weather returns, children can still have fun.

It is suggested that younger children are accompanied by a parent/carer if they attend any of the organised events.

“We’re really lucky in Manchester to have lots of beautiful parks and open spaces and want our children to be able to get outside and enjoy them,” commented Councillor Basat Sheikh, who is the Executive Member for Neighbourhoods at Manchester City Council.

“Our expanded Parktastic programme this year is even bigger and better.

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“[This] means even more opportunities for youngsters in the city to go along to their local park, maybe try something new, have fun, meet friends and even make new ones.”

Find out everything happening this summer here.

Featured Image – Artem Kniaz (via Unsplash)