UAL BLOG 16 (June 2025) – June, Fish & Chips, Long Summer Walks and the Madness of Back To School
UAL BLOG 16 (June 25):
June, Fish & Chips, Long Summer Walks and the Madness of Back To School
Hello from Vic & Stella
Stella & I would like to tell you of our recent adventure.
As most of you know we’ve had a bad time recently, but in the true style of UAL we won’t be beaten!! Therefore, off we went walking and camping. Fully equipped in Hi-Tech boots, walking socks, leggings, base layers and waterproofs – all available from our shops; off we went walking around Ingleton and the surrounding area; and yes, we did climb Ingleborough! Of course, Stella was also prepared with reflective collar, water-bottle and bowl, again all available from UAL shops (we can’t have the MD getting dehydrated or lost on the fells).
Getting outdoors walking is not just good physical exercise but great for the mind, so parents, students and workers remember to take a break every now and then. There is so much to see, and sometimes it’s just wonderful to be outside listening to the birds. If you don’t drive, why not take a walk along the canal, river or to the nearest park, you will be surprised how much better you feel.
Now it’s June – build up has begun for our busiest time of the year – and we can definitely feel it.
Therefore, on Friday 6th June which is National Fish & Chip Day, to show my appreciation to our hardworking staff, we are having a proper chippy tea from Hodgson’s Chippy in Lancaster. Whether they are serving customers, answering your calls, prepping embroidery orders, or managing stock behind the scenes, we could not do this without them.
As the temperature starts to climb (finally!), we have just the thing for staying cool and confident in any setting. Whether you work in care, catering, construction, cosmetics, or anywhere in between, check out our smart, breathable and cool workwear range. There is no minimum order and delivery is lightning-fast, just what you need when time is tight and the job will not wait.
Our shops and website are buzzing as families begin to get organised for summer term events and (dare we say it?) the start of the new school year. Yes, we know it is early, but preparation is everything!
Behind the scenes, we are already looking ahead to back-to-school season. That means things ramping up across the board – more orders, more uniforms, more customisation, and with no more than 24 hours in a day, it means more hands on deck! We always welcome our new and returning seasonal staff to help us meet demand, and we could not be happier to have them onboard. If you are one of them – welcome back to the team!
Here is to a busy, brilliant summer – and to all the hardworking families out there juggling school, work, and life – we see you, and we are cheering you on.
Love
Vicki & Stella
x
