Author: Leah Metcalf

Heidi and Ross were very busy on Monday preparing customer orders behind the counter. They are each working more independently as they make drinks and serve sweet treats and cakes ready for other members of the team to take on...

Aaron took lots of customer orders and payments at the till earlier this week – as well as making customers feel welcome, this requires clear communication and listening. Aaron ensures each customer request is understood and relayed to our kitchen...

Congratulations to Meishan and Eden for completing our S3 Work Experience Programme today. This is open to all schools. They were each presented with a certificate by Alana and Liam, and were congratulated by Mentors and other team members as...

Last week we said goodbye to Eva, Noemi and Leah who have been with us for the past six weeks on our S3 Schools Work Experience Programme in collaboration with Dumfries High School. It’s been wonderful to see how involved...

We are so proud of Harry, who has completed his training at The Usual Place and is moving on to further education computer course. We are also very pleased that Harry will still be part of The Usual Place team...

Huge congratulations to Jack, who has completed his SVQ in Professional Cookery here at The Usual Place. He completed his final module and was presented with a certificate of achievement. As for everyone who trains at The Usual Place, there...

Today is Katy’s last day with The Usual Place, we have really enjoyed having her volunteering here on our 12 week programme of work experience. This programme is a great way for young people aged 14-26 with additional support needs...

Congratulations to Brooke and Scarlett on completing their 6 week Work Experience Programme for S3 students in collaboration with Dumfries High School. Lived Experience Mentor, Kat and Trustee and Volunteer, Tadashi were very happy to present their certificates of achievement....

We are celebrating achievement again! Abi completed her Food Health and Hygiene Course last week and lots of team members got together at the end of the day to congratulate her and present her certificate. Abi has worked very hard...