{"id":572,"date":"2017-08-08T16:49:24","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T16:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/?p=572"},"modified":"2017-08-08T16:49:24","modified_gmt":"2017-08-08T16:49:24","slug":"family-fun-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/2017\/08\/08\/family-fun-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids hit our campus for family fun day"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 1,000 people\u00a0flooded Sheffield Hallam University campus on Friday 28 July for a family fun day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

From icing biscuits in the\u00a0kitchen<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to having a go on a flight simulator and shooting basketball hoops, 1,200 youngsters tried a range of activities on the day.\u00a0The aim of the event was a bout building a bond between Sheffield hallam and the city as well as fostering a love of life-long learning. According to widening outreach and participation co-ordinator Jenny Lawton-Hunt the atmosphere was ‘electric’.<\/p>\n

It was an amazing day. I was thrilled with how the event turned out and this wouldn\u2019t have been possible without all our staff input and hard work. Thank you to all of your efforts. I think we were all a little taken aback by the volume of excited families that arrived at the event within the first couple of hours, indeed before the event had officially started.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Over the course of the day the university welcomed 1100-1200 guests and transformed the campus into a hub of enthusiasm and positivity. There were over 25 different interactive activities that covered the varying interests of 4-13 year olds and their families and included representation from all four faculties.<\/p>\n

Since the event, we\u2019ve been overwhelmed by positive feedback from staff and guests via email, from the comments cards we gave out and on social media. We had over 13,500 impressions on our @SHUOutreach account on Friday and the #SHUFamily was also trending in Sheffield.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Feedback includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u201cAn amazing day for children, parents and grandparents. All ages catered for. Staff and volunteers very, very good and helpful. Well impressed and would like to attend next year. Well done SHU\u201d (Mother of alumni)<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>\u201cEpic\u2026 My son wants to now be a Physicist, he\u2019s 6, so an inspiring place\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

“My childminder took my girls to the event today. They have all had an amazing time and couldn’t believe how good it was (and free!). I’m a member of staff and it’s really nice to see us working with the community and future students. Well done to all involved.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cA brilliant afternoon had by my family, the only downside was we weren’t there early enough and wish we could have stayed longer. Superbly organised and loads of interesting things for the kids to see and do. Thank you <\/em>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

There\u2019s also some great photos been shared via our Facebook Family Fun Day event page<\/a> and of course on #SHUFamily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

More than 1,000 people\u00a0flooded Sheffield Hallam University campus on Friday 28 July for a family fun day. From icing biscuits in the\u00a0kitchen\u00a0to having a go on a flight simulator and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9105,"featured_media":573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[6],"tags":[40,39,41,42],"class_list":["post-572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-engagement","tag-family-fun-day","tag-outreach","tag-widening-particiapation"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2017\/08\/family-fun-day.jpg?fit=800%2C800&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8KEAX-9e","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":307,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/2017\/05\/17\/family-fun-day-28th-july-2017-a-call-for-help\/","url_meta":{"origin":572,"position":0},"title":"Family Fun Day 28th July 2017 – A call for help","author":"Anna Gunn","date":"May 17, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Date: Friday 28th July 2017 Time: 10am \u2013 3pm Location: City Campus (Hallam Square and inside spaces dependant on number of stalls) Audience: Children and young people (aged between 5-13 years old) and their families Over the last 2 years the Widening Participation and Outreach Team have been developing a\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Events"","block_context":{"text":"Events","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/category\/events\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2017\/05\/Family-Fun-Day.jpeg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2017\/05\/Family-Fun-Day.jpeg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2017\/05\/Family-Fun-Day.jpeg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2017\/05\/Family-Fun-Day.jpeg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2017\/05\/Family-Fun-Day.jpeg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1399,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/2018\/02\/19\/science-week-sheffield-hallam\/","url_meta":{"origin":572,"position":1},"title":"Science Week at Sheffield Hallam University","author":"Sarah Briscoe","date":"February 19, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"From 12 to 18 March 2018,\u00a0Sheffield Hallam will be running\u00a0a programme of fun, inspiring and free events that showcase science and engineering. Science Week at\u00a0the University\u00a0aims to celebrate science and engineering through a diverse programme that will fascinate, entertain and engage children, young people and adults. Talks, masterclasses, events and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2018\/02\/science-week.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2018\/02\/science-week.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2018\/02\/science-week.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2018\/02\/science-week.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1732,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/2018\/04\/03\/the-14th-annual-sheffield-hallam-nutrition-fair\/","url_meta":{"origin":572,"position":2},"title":"The 14th Annual Sheffield Hallam Nutrition Fair","author":"Michael Cambell","date":"April 3, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"Tuesday\u00a017th April, 12-2pm Hallam Hall The Sheffield Hallam University Annual Nutrition Fair first opened its doors in 2004 and the scale and success of the event has increased year on year. This year\u00a0there will be around\u00a070 final year degree students presenting on 25 topics relating to food, nutrition, diet and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Events"","block_context":{"text":"Events","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/category\/events\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2018\/03\/Nutrition-Fair.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2018\/03\/Nutrition-Fair.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2018\/03\/Nutrition-Fair.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2018\/03\/Nutrition-Fair.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":3810,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/2019\/09\/02\/your-role-in-making-sheffield-hallam-a-smokefree-campus\/","url_meta":{"origin":572,"position":3},"title":"Your role in making Sheffield Hallam a smokefree campus","author":"Mark Greene","date":"September 2, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Message sent on behalf of Mark Swales, chief estates and facilities officer Sheffield Hallam University is now a smokefree campus. As part of our commitment to enabling healthier lives and for the wellbeing of our staff and students, smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on campus or next to\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Staff News"","block_context":{"text":"Staff News","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/category\/news\/staffnews\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2019\/09\/Smokefree-Campus.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2019\/09\/Smokefree-Campus.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2019\/09\/Smokefree-Campus.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2019\/09\/Smokefree-Campus.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2147,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/2018\/07\/05\/sheffield-hallam-university-celebrates-the-nhs-70th-birthday\/","url_meta":{"origin":572,"position":4},"title":"Sheffield Hallam University Celebrates the NHS 70th Birthday","author":"Sarah Briscoe","date":"July 5, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"We\u2019ve got a host of activities taking place today at our Collegiate Campus to celebrate the NHS turning 70. For more information and to book your place please click here. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/category\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2018\/07\/NHS-70th-Birthday.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2018\/07\/NHS-70th-Birthday.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2018\/07\/NHS-70th-Birthday.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2018\/07\/NHS-70th-Birthday.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":3615,"url":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/2019\/07\/04\/sheffield-hallam-appetite-research-cluster-writing-retreat\/","url_meta":{"origin":572,"position":5},"title":"Sheffield Hallam Appetite Research Cluster – writing retreat","author":"Mark Greene","date":"July 4, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"SHARE (Sheffield Hallam Appetite REsearch cluster) is a newly formed CKIP-funded cluster of around 30 academics from a diverse range of disciplines across 3 faculties.\u00a0The cluster will be\u00a0undertaking research in appetite regulation, eating behaviour, appetite modulation, obesity, weight management and associated areas. A writing retreat has been arranged for\u00a0 Wednesday\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Events"","block_context":{"text":"Events","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/category\/events\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2019\/07\/Writing-retreat.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2019\/07\/Writing-retreat.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2019\/07\/Writing-retreat.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/files\/2019\/07\/Writing-retreat.jpg?fit=1028%2C624&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=572"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":574,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572\/revisions\/574"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.ac.uk\/hwbstaffnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}