We’ve been absolutely spoiled with the weather in Greater Manchester this week.
It’s finally starting to feel like summer, with the sun shining high in the sky and the temperatures soaring – and forecasts show that it’s set to stick around for a little longer too, as a heatwave is due to bring 16 consecutive days of 20°C sunshine to our region this month.
Naturally, this means we’ll be spending lots of time in the garden.
If you’re looking for a way to keep the kids active and entertained while the sun is out, then leading online gifting retailer Prezzybox is selling a duo of large inflatable sprinklers in the shape of a monster and a unicorn to provide hours of endless fun.
As Prezzybox puts it, “if this doesn’t get you excited for summer, nothing will.”
According to the description on the Prezzybox website, the Monster Garden Sprinkler and Unicorn Garden Sprinkler is: “A must-have addition to every garden party, BBQ and birthday bash [as] the over 6ft tall inflatable monster and unicorn will cool you down on hot summer days.
“[They’re] surprisingly lightweight and super simple to use – just inflate, connect it to a standard garden hose and get sprinkling.”
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The unicorn aptly sprays water out of its horn, while the monster sprays water out of its mouth.
As mentioned, the sprinklers couldn’t be easier to set up, as all you’ll need to do is connect it to any standard garden hose, inflate it and turn the water on. Then, when it’s time to pack the fun away, there’s an easy-to-use air valve with a wide-mouth cap for fast deflation.
It’s also simple to wipe down and store as well.
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The over 6ft tall inflatable monster and unicorn will cool you down on hot summer days / Credit: Prezzybox
If these sprinklers sound like the perfect accessory to your summer season, then the Monster Garden Sprinkler and Unicorn Garden Sprinkler are each available to get your hands on for only £49.95+ delivery.
The products will be dispatched within two/three days of ordering, and will be delivered via standard delivery taking four/five working days.
You can get yours from the Prezzybox website here.
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Morrisons is introducing ‘sensory support boxes’ in stores for autistic and neurodiverse customers
Emily Sergeant
Morrisons is introducing ‘sensory support boxes’ for autistic and neurodiverse customers shopping in its stores across the UK.
Supermarket shopping isn’t always the most pleasant or manageable of experiences for everyone, especially for those who are autistic or neurodivergent – with bright lights, loud sounds, strong smells, and crowds of people making it a rather overwhelming and overstimulating atmosphere.
This is why Morrisons has decided to collaborate with the National Autistic Society to introduce dedicated ‘Sensory Support Boxes’ at its stores nationwide, as a way to both mark World Autism Acceptance Month, and help autistic and neurodivergent customers have the positive shopping experience they deserve.
These boxes have been carefully-developed in consultation with the National Autistic Society to ensure they include the most helpful items.
A range of toys like fidget balls, spinners, and squish mats can all be found inside the boxes – which will be eventually be available in all 500 Morrisons supermarkets by May – to help encourage calmness and focus.
All that customers wishing to access the items need to do is simply speak to a colleague at the customer service kiosk of their local Morrisons store.
More than one in 100 people are autistic, and there are 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
Morrisons is introducing ‘sensory support boxes’ in stores for autistic and neurodiverse customers / Credit: Morrisons
Speaking on the decision to introduce the Sensory Support Boxes into UK stores, Joseph Clark-Bland, who is the Community Manager at Morrisons, said: “It’s a priority for us to ensure all Morrisons customers feel welcomed and understood.
“We’re proud to be leading the way in creating a more inclusive shopping environment for autistic people, their families and all neurodivergent people across the UK.
“World Autism Acceptance Month has been a key moment for Morrisons for many years, and we look forward to supporting even more customers via our new Sensory Boxes.”
The introduction of the Sensory Support Boxes comes after Morrisons first trialled a ‘Quieter Hour’ in some of its stores back in 2018, before rolling it out nationwide in 2024 due to its success and positive feedback.
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Greater Manchester cinemas to screen family-favourite films for just £2.50 this spring
Emily Sergeant
Greater Manchester cinemas will be screening family-favourite films, and some new releases, all throughout this upcoming spring holidays.
The best bit? Prices start from a massively-affordable £2.50 a ticket.
With Easter right around the corner, and schools across Greater Manchester set to be on their spring holidays in a couple of weeks time, parents and carers will likely be looking for ways to keep the kids entertained while schools are out.
But now it’s time to take care of those film lovers… and also those keen to plan budget-friendly events that also take into account the classic Manchester April showers.
Cinema chain Vue has announced its lineup of family blockbusters showing at venues across Greater Manchester this spring – including Printworks, Lowry, Bolton, Altrincham, and Bury.
Arriving in time for the school holidays, A Minecraft Movie welcomes fans to their favourite cubic wonderland, while the whole family can instead transport themselves into Disney’s reimagining of the 1937 classic Snow White if they’d prefer.
Also returning to the big screen are childhood classics like Wallace & Gromit: Curse of The Were-Rabbit, 20 years after its original release, and the beloved Babe, to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary.
Greater Manchester cinemas will be screening family-favourite films for just £2.50 this spring / Credit: Disney | Aardman Animations
And as part of Vue’s ‘Mighty Mornings’ offering, film fans can enjoy pre-releases of family-friendly flicks like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Moana 2 every day throughout half term, all from just £2.49 per ticket when booked online.
“A trip to Vue this Easter break is the perfect opportunity for families to immerse themselves in the magic of their favourite big screen characters,” commented Rob Lea, who is the Head of Screen Content at Vue UK & Ireland.
Emily Sergeant -
4th June 2021 
