<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>tunstallsquareshops</title><description>tunstallsquareshops</description><link>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/blog</link><item><title>Tinsel Tunstall!</title><description><![CDATA[Mark it on your calendars! Tinsel Tunstall is bringing Christmas early to the square!Get into the spirit with some Christmas dancing, letter writing to Santa, face painting + more!Join us from 4-6pm on Friday November 30! Make sure you also keep your eyes peeled for Santa's elves handing out some sweet treats!#tunstallsquare #tinseltunstall2018<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_89af335157874e8e9d9d064d928ed8ab%7Emv2_d_2480_3507_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_376%2Ch_531/51378b_89af335157874e8e9d9d064d928ed8ab%7Emv2_d_2480_3507_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Abbey Vahrmeyer, Social Media Specialist for Tunstall Square Traders Association</dc:creator><link>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2018/11/24/Tinsel-Tunstall</link><guid>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2018/11/24/Tinsel-Tunstall</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2018 03:44:26 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_89af335157874e8e9d9d064d928ed8ab~mv2_d_2480_3507_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>Mark it on your calendars! </div><div>Tinsel Tunstall is bringing Christmas early to the square!</div><div>Get into the spirit with some Christmas dancing, letter writing to Santa, face painting + more!</div><div>Join us from 4-6pm on Friday November 30! </div><div>Make sure you also keep your eyes peeled for Santa's elves handing out some sweet treats!</div><div>#tunstallsquare #tinseltunstall2018</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Letters to Santa!</title><description><![CDATA[Christmas is coming and it's time to get that wish list together! But it's time to get creative! Write your letter to Santa (making sure you include your address - Santa and his elves will be writing back to you!) post it in one of three mailboxes and you could be in the running to win some goodies! Our mailboxes are located:1) The walkway, opposite Cafe Cube (west side)2) Opposite Bakers Delight/Bottlemart (west side)3) Coles, close to Rump Butchery (east side)They are bright red and covered<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_72a411a540434f3ca8fd814afbb14746%7Emv2_d_2159_3840_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_313%2Ch_557/51378b_72a411a540434f3ca8fd814afbb14746%7Emv2_d_2159_3840_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Abbey Vahrmeyer, Social Media Specialist for Tunstall Square Traders Association</dc:creator><link>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2018/11/20/Letters-to-Santa</link><guid>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2018/11/20/Letters-to-Santa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:14:53 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Christmas is coming and it's time to get that wish list together! </div><div>But it's time to get creative! </div><div>Write your letter to Santa (making sure you include your address - Santa and his elves will be writing back to you!) post it in one of three mailboxes and you could be in the running to win some goodies! </div><div>Our mailboxes are located:</div><div>1) The walkway, opposite Cafe Cube (west side)</div><div>2) Opposite Bakers Delight/Bottlemart (west side)</div><div>3) Coles, close to Rump Butchery (east side)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_72a411a540434f3ca8fd814afbb14746~mv2_d_2159_3840_s_2.jpg"/><div>They are bright red and covered with tinsel so you can't miss them!</div><div>Santa and his elves are eagerly awaiting to read &amp; reply to your letters! Enter now!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Tunstall Scare 2018 Overview</title><description><![CDATA[October 31 - the day where there are (usually) more treats than tricks and the costumes are more prominent than ever!This year's Tunstall Scare event saw many in attendance - the outfits all big and bright, just as big as many smiles on all the kids and parents faces. We had superheroes, animals and even Wednesday Addams made a quick appearance! Former Deputy Mayor Michelle Kleinert 'tricked or treated' leaving many very happy. As did a lot of our West side traders who also participated!We also<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_8276b9b894c34b6fb9c90d77e8c32942%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_376%2Ch_376/51378b_8276b9b894c34b6fb9c90d77e8c32942%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Abbey Vahrmeyer, Social Media Specialist for Tunstall Square Traders Association</dc:creator><link>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2018/11/12/Tunstall-Scare-2018-Overview</link><guid>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2018/11/12/Tunstall-Scare-2018-Overview</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2018 05:07:52 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>October 31 - the day where there are (usually) more treats than tricks and the costumes are more prominent than ever!</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_8276b9b894c34b6fb9c90d77e8c32942~mv2.jpg"/><div>This year's Tunstall Scare event saw many in attendance - the outfits all big and bright, just as big as many smiles on all the kids and parents faces. </div><div>We had superheroes, animals and even Wednesday Addams made a quick appearance! </div><div>Former Deputy Mayor Michelle Kleinert 'tricked or treated' leaving many very happy. </div><div>As did a lot of our West side traders who also participated!</div><div>We also had exclusive performances by Superhoodz and Juniorhoodz dance groups, showcasing some amazing talent to some spooky and latest tracks!</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_62831eb06c7f4912a110cb9eda350536~mv2.jpg"/><div>Our photo booth was a great success for those to get snap happy and our costume contest left nothing but grins to the winners.</div><div>A big thank you to Ingrid Ward and the Woodards Manningham team for supporting a great community event, as well as to Irene Goonan and to anyone else to whom make the event possible! </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_449d2ceba16445489d98562b9e7e6cbd~mv2.jpg"/><div>Remember to follow us on our socials to keep up on all things Tunstall! </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Fang-tastic! Tunstall Scare is BACK!</title><description><![CDATA[After many messages, we are happy to announce that Tunstall Scare is back this year!From 4-6pm on Wednesday October 31, head on over the west side of Tunstall Square for live music, games and of course trick or treating!* Just don't forget to rock up in costume as there's a prize for best dressed! Will we see you there? :)*Selected traders. Facebook: @tunstallsquareInstagram: @tunstallsquareshoppingcentre<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_8966548cce5f44aea83f90fd47c23bd7%7Emv2_d_2472_3508_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_888/51378b_8966548cce5f44aea83f90fd47c23bd7%7Emv2_d_2472_3508_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Abbey Vahrmeyer, Social Media Specialist for Tunstall Square Traders Association</dc:creator><link>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2018/10/11/Fang-tastic-Tunstall-Scare-is-BACK</link><guid>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2018/10/11/Fang-tastic-Tunstall-Scare-is-BACK</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 05:13:32 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>After many messages, we are happy to announce that Tunstall Scare is back this year!</div><div>From 4-6pm on Wednesday October 31, head on over the west side of Tunstall Square for live music, games and of course trick or treating!* </div><div>Just don't forget to rock up in costume as there's a prize for best dressed! </div><div>Will we see you there? :)</div><div>*Selected traders. </div><div>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tunstallsquare">@tunstallsquare</a></div><div>Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/tunstallsquareshoppingcentre">@tunstallsquareshoppingcentre</a></div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_8966548cce5f44aea83f90fd47c23bd7~mv2_d_2472_3508_s_4_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Tunstall Square Carpark Art Installation</title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday September 9 & 16, the Tunstall Square Traders Association, in conjunction with Manningham City Council and Deakin University had a vision to revamp a small portion the carpark on Tunstall Square's west side. With an array of groups, ranging from local and indigenous artists, to school and community groups, the painting was quick to start, and ended of course, with a variety of beautiful and creative works.Hours of work went in to make this project possible, so a huge thank you to<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Xc8EAyD7Y6k/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Abbey Vahrmeyer, Social Media Specialist for Tunstall Square Traders Association</dc:creator><link>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2018/09/30/Tunstall-Square-Carpark-Art-Installation</link><guid>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2018/09/30/Tunstall-Square-Carpark-Art-Installation</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2018 05:33:06 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>On Sunday September 9 &amp; 16, the Tunstall Square Traders Association, in conjunction with Manningham City Council and Deakin University had a vision to revamp a small portion the carpark on Tunstall Square's west side. </div><div>With an array of groups, ranging from local and indigenous artists, to school and community groups, the painting was quick to start, and ended of course, with a variety of beautiful and creative works.</div><div>Hours of work went in to make this project possible, so a huge thank you to everyone whom made this a success!</div><div>Watch the link below, filmed by Manningham City Council, to look at the project in full swing, as well as hear what some had to say about it! :) </div><div>Do you like it?</div><div>Read all about it - click below!</div><div><a href="https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/tunstall-square-is-getting-creative-with-vibrant-art-project">Manningham City Council Media Release:</a></div><div><a href="http://www.instagram.com/tunstallsquareshoppingcentre">Tunstall Square Official Instagram - look at our 'Projects' story to see more behind the scenes and follow all things Tunstall here!</a></div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xc8EAyD7Y6k"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Tunstall Scare! - 31st October 4pm till 6pm</title><description><![CDATA[WHY KIDS DRESSING UP HELPS THEIR LEARNING!Dress ups is a simple way to bring out the endless imagination in children. It allows children to not only develop life skills, it also allows children a chance to dream, and live out those dreams through play.Children learn some things about themselves, but more importantly, adults learn lots about the children by watching and listening closely as they engage in role play. Adults get an opportunity to peer into the window of their child's thinking and<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_8835cd83e58a49808bf736d5a8eaac43%7Emv2_d_1784_2536_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_275%2Ch_393/51378b_8835cd83e58a49808bf736d5a8eaac43%7Emv2_d_1784_2536_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2017/09/25/Tunstall-Scare---31st-October-4pm-till-6pm</link><guid>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2017/09/25/Tunstall-Scare---31st-October-4pm-till-6pm</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2017 05:16:09 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_8835cd83e58a49808bf736d5a8eaac43~mv2_d_1784_2536_s_2.jpg"/><div>WHY KIDS DRESSING UP HELPS THEIR LEARNING!</div><div>Dress ups is a simple way to bring out the endless imagination in children. It allows children to not only develop life skills, it also allows children a chance to dream, and live out those dreams through play.</div><div>Children learn some things about themselves, but more importantly, adults learn lots about the children by watching and listening closely as they engage in role play. Adults get an opportunity to peer into the window of their child's thinking and emotions.</div><div>Play is not a departure from learning – learning is at the heart of play. In dressing up they represents themselves as someone else. Playing with costumes is a strong lesson in empathy. By “living” the life of someone else, your child has to put themselves in that person’s shoes. How do they feel? What are their motivations? How would they behave in certain situations?</div><div>Dressing up gives children the opportunity to be creative. The props don't have to be overly detailed. A scarf can serve as a cape or an upside-down bowl can serve as a firefighter's helmet. The important criteria are that the child has the authority to determine what they will use and how it fits into their play. </div><div>Dress-up play encourages teamwork -children to learn to negotiate. “All</div><div>of us can be firefighters, if we have enough hats.” They take turns,cooperate, agree on topics and play by the rules.</div><div>One important part of dress-up play is that kids learn about skills for different careers and jobs. As adults, we sometimes mistakenly assume children know these things. Children develop fine motor skills by putting on dress-up clothes, whether buttoning a shirt, zipping up pants, or tying on a pirate’s bandana</div><div>They use their large motor skills when engaged in role-play, whether they are jumping like a superhero, running like a basketball player, or twirling like a ballerina.</div><div>Dress ups and dramatic play provides opportunities for growth in the areas of social and emotional development. Children can play out situations that are troubling them. Sometimes this can help them work out the world around them in a safe space. If participating in pretend play with other children there may be negotiations involved and turn taking. These are great skills to learn for life.</div><div> Dress up play improves communication and forces children to experiment with new language. They have to anticipate what, for example, a ballerina would say, or how a space explorer would speak. This gives them chance to practice with words and phrases they wouldn’t normally use.</div><div>Create a dress-up box for your child that includes everything from a doctor’s jacket to a police officer’s badge, and his imagination will kick into high gear.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Pop up Park - 10am till 2pm, 7th October</title><description><![CDATA[Come join in on the fun down at Tunstall squares new plaza on Saturday 7th October! Family fun, food and music from 10am till 2pm. Everyone welcome!<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_66043419ed924c6180084668808056c5%7Emv2_d_1771_2505_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2017/09/04/Pop-up-Park---10am-till-2pm-7th-October</link><guid>https://www.tunstallsquareshops.com.au/single-post/2017/09/04/Pop-up-Park---10am-till-2pm-7th-October</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2017 04:38:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/51378b_66043419ed924c6180084668808056c5~mv2_d_1771_2505_s_2.jpg"/><div>Come join in on the fun down at Tunstall squares new plaza on Saturday 7th October! Family fun, food and music from 10am till 2pm. Everyone welcome!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>