UAL BLOG 18 (August 2025) – Holidays Fly by so Fast, Make the Most of Every Family Moment

UAL BLOG 18 (August 25):

Holidays Fly by so Fast, Make the Most of Every Family Moment

We’re well into the summer holidays- for some but there’s no downtime for people like festival workers, ice-cream sellers, soft-play centres, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and of course, us here at Uniform and Leisurewear!

While it’s lovely to be off with the kids and enjoy leisure-time together, I know most of us don’t have the luxury of downing tools for six weeks. And forget all those jokes about teachers and endless holidays, with a new years’ worth of lessons to prepare.

Doesn’t it make you think how precious, and fleeting, childhood is? Our kids grow up so fast; turn around and they’ll be teens, or out of the door. You’ll miss them, even the squabbles, sulks and “I’m bored”s! But we’ve still got lots of long, lovely light evenings, perfect for family time (and dog walking!).

There’s lots you can do together, even when attractions are closed for the day. Locally, we are very lucky to have lots of open parkland and public footpaths, so you can enjoy lots of countryside, canalside, woodland and beach walks for free! Café closed? Take a picnic tea (and, of course, take all packaging to the nearest bin, or home).

As Stella reminds me, evenings are much nicer for dogs too, when the sun isn’t toasting their fur coats, and pavements are cooler for their paws. Hiking boots, socks, dog accessories, sports kit, games and accessories, our shops stock lots of quick-pick-up items for whole-family summer fun.

There’s no holiday-time in the UAL shops! We’ve welcomed our brilliant seasonal staff, who are learning fast on-the-job and just as keen to give you the best care, attention and quality shopping experience.

It’s always best to get organised and get your uniform shopping done EARLY. Even more so if you need smaller or larger sizes as their ordering time may be a little longer than standard sizes… so what we are saying is, don’t leave it until the last minute.

Want a sneaky tip? Our shops are quietest just after opening in the morning, with the least queues, bustle, and most individual attention. So if you can lever them out of bed, it’s definitely worth it (and time for fun afterwards!)

Our Lancaster shop is now more comfortably double the size, now housing uniforms on two floors, but we do ask that with double the amount of customers expected since closing the Morecambe branch that you are patient and kind. We will get to you, you will be served, there is room to try things on and you will be looked after.

For anything that doesn’t need fitting, check our speedy website delivery; the same for workwear for all you stars working through the summer heat (and showers!)

Whatever you’re doing, be kind to yourself, and enjoy it, Vicki x