Safety

Halloween is almost upon us, which means it is party time. Few times of year lend themselves so perfectly to a good old fashioned knees-up asHalloween, with its tricks and treats, its scary costumes, and the general feeling that literally anything could happen.If you are planning on throwing a Halloween party this year, be sure to remember one thing;  glow...

It’s sun time in the southern hemisphere and for us at Handband that means a fair amount of slip on a shirt, slop on the sunscreen, slap on a hat for the kids and lots of outdoor living.  If you’re in the northern hemisphere there’s still plenty of ways to keep the kids safe this holiday period.  Children safety should also be number one priority. Children Safety with Handband Children Safety, children safety, children safety cannot be emphasised enough these days - consider using handbands with your name and mobile number for your little ones to wear. If they get lost in a crowd, Continue reading →

Summer in the sun, days at the beach and holidays at theme parks – we’re an outdoor bunch in the Southern hemisphere and generally there are no problems with keeping children safe. But do watch for the little ones in those crowded situations at a beach or theme park. It’s very easy to lose sight of youngsters while you’re distracted with other kids, noise, phones and all the organised chaos of a day out. Happily Handband can help - and it's simple, cheap and effective. Continue reading →

Goodbye 2014 and hello 2015! Michael, Landy, Elke and Alyssa at Handband wish you all the best for a brand new year. May your world be bright, your memories fabulous and your aspirations gigantic! It’s sometimes hard to remember that New Year’s is the culmination of all the events in the last 365 days – and the many happy memories of the things you’ve done in that period. It’s also the start of the next 365 day period – and all the lovely memories you will create in the coming year. New Year’s is your time to reflect on what you’ve done and what you’ll do. Make no mistake, you’ve done plenty. And don’t worry, you’ll do just as much in the coming year. Think for a moment of what you’ve achieved work wise. Consider what you’ve done with your family. If you have children you’ve no doubt created many childhood memories for them – the things that they’ll recall as adults. Continue reading →

A DEVELOPER has teamed up with a town school to keep pupils safe during the winter months. McCarthy & Stone, the UK’s leading retirement developer, has donated 250 reflective wristbands to children at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ombersley Way. The wristbands are to help raise awareness of road safety and to make pupils more visible to passing motorists during busy rush hour conditions. Headteacher from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Miranda Gibbs, said: “We actively encourage our pupils to walk to and from school; it’s a great way to keep healthy and active and reduces road congestion. However, many are now finding themselves doing their journey in the dark, Continue reading →