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EYFS practice in hot weather - phew – hot, hot, hot! In this video, I hope to give you at least one idea to help with this or the next heatwave. Apologies for my sketches – which I did in the wrong size for the video – but it was just too hot to go back and do them again! The message here is to plan and then review what you provide. I have suggested that this opportunity be used for your early years team to sit back and watch the children—how they learn, whom they interact with, and what they are achieving… giving themselves permission to observe and to stay less stressed and cooler by doing so. I am suggesting that your day nursery or preschool future proofs your EYFS provision by adding resources through careful selection. More money can be spent on lots of cheap resources that don’t work! Visiting charity shops and car boot sales for smaller items (especially when there isn’t a heatwave) for items that will extend children’s opportunities, make life more comfortable or easier for next time could be a good idea, all ready for hot spells to come! 👉🏼 What works well for you? Can you suggest more ideas? https://lnkd.in/egczujUk

Urban Gardening ~ creatively using our environments to grow fresh produce, encourage an active lifestyle, meet others, and reduce the pull on our international food market. While we're entering into the harvest season, I'd encourage you to check out The Gardens Network by Rooted. This is an organization who's mission is to "work toward an equitable food system by ensuring access to garden space and healthy food, and by educating beginning farmers and gardeners of all ages." Maybe this upcoming year is the time for you to learn the basics of gardening, jump back into a long-neglected pastime, or share your own horticulture expertise with someone just starting out! https://lnkd.in/gmaWGznp

Had a walk down memory lane with my Communities Director the other day. We talked about how much his role and our communities division have evolved over the years. As our unit count skyrocketed, so did our standards. He laughed about how much the bar has been raised for him too. A few years ago, our standards were pretty basic: *No trash on properties. *Grass cut. *Existing landscaping (or lack thereof). *Clean hallways. That was it. Now? We’ve taken things to a whole new level. Today, our standards are: *Properties so clean you could walk barefoot to the dumpster. *Grass cut with perfect stripes, edged, and fertilized on time. *New, symmetrical, and cohesive landscaping. *Hallways that aren’t just clean but also smell great. And those are just the basics. Our standards now go beyond appearances – they’re about the quality of our projects, the experiences of our residents, and our overall reputation. We’ve made it a habit to meet the bar and then raise it. Sure, it’s challenging, but for those who want to grow, it’s the best way to push past your limits and win.

"Foundation issues at your cottage? Let's tackle them together! Call Loralee at 613-407-8869 for expert advice. #CottageCare #FoundationRepair"

Internal view of our entrance doors - raised and fielded panels

Specifying fencing for a communal garden such as an allotment, care home, office, or charity garden? Check out our latest blog post which looks at the different types of communal gardens and which fencing and landscaping products are commonly used: https://lnkd.in/eDszYPpb #gardens #specification #products #advice #blogpost #solutionsprovider #manufacturer #installation #fencing

Rain gardens, street trees, and green roofs are all examples of "green" infrastructure that helps protect the environment. The nonprofit ecoLatinos is training Spanish-speaking landscape professionals from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. on installing green infrastructure within their communities. #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 #HispanicHeritageMonth #GreenInfrastructure

“No Mow May has now become Can’t be Arsed August” How 𝗻𝗼𝘁 to create change. 😳 This is a story about a community coming together to take action on the environment. But not in the way you might expect. They've clubbed together to 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 the council's rewilding scheme. 😮 Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand: • why community engagement is so important • the dangers of top-down action • how local change happens Take a read: https://lnkd.in/eD-Chjmk 📰 ++ P.S. I'm CEO of environmental charity Hubbub. We create campaigns with business, government and civil society that inspire environmental action. Follow me - @Alex Robinson - for insights on environmental change, leadership and more. #environment #sustainability #leadership  #communityaction #rewilding

We are hosting a Mheitheal in County Cork next week. Internal repairs to random rubble walls. Dubbing out. Base and scratch coat renders and plasters. Consolidating reveals. The Vacant and Derelict homes grant scheme is by far the best initiative by Government to address the housing crisis and rejuvenation of our rural areas. 2024 for many of us practitioners has been the year of panicked grantees, desperate for hands to help. Us practitioners, up to our eyes with work, and stretched by poor weather and a lack of hands when things get tough. We feel like we are letting grantees down by just not being available, geographically, time wise or too small a team to make an impact. If we can't pull together once in a while the level of un-claimed funds will see this funding stream fail or neglect to amend criteria in favour of the people and heritage it can help. That's why we are issuing a call out to any masons, plasterers and tradespeople in the Cork or surrounding counties. A fantastic, hardworking and skilled couple are really up against the clock. With a young family to rear and a two storey farmhouse to renovate from derelict 2024 has been arduous. So far we have a team of four committed to step in and help. If you feel like you could be of help, may learn a little about vernacular repair or see the power of giving back after a very busy year then we would love to hear from you and explain in more detail and discuss your costs. Our forefathers knew this style of life, relied on it, learnt from it and lived in communities built on it. The Meitheal never died, we just struggled on and lost the natural act of asking for help. Leaning on this tradition next week may just be a warm and productive act. #community #helpinghands #builtheritage #traditionalskills #tradition #help

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