Author: Leah Metcalf

Leah has two different roles with us here at The Usual Place. Today she is training in our cafe and learning the different aspects of customer service with Mentor Tina. Leah also works one day a week as an Information...

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...

Huge congratulations to Jack Earlier this week, Jack was presented with two certificates of achievement. He now has a Food Health and Hygiene Certificate and a School Placement Achievement Certificate. Congratulations Jack

Wow, Ryan what a great achievement! Today is the Ryan’s last day of his school work experience placement. He has done well around the cafe; welcoming customers, checking stock levels, washing dishes, helping in the kitchen, baking, clearing and cleaning...