Enjoying being semi-retired with a consultancy portfolio. Former Charity MD & LA Director. Safeguarding Trustee British Exploring Society. Views are my own.
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Joined December 2009
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We're excited to announce our collaboration with award winning local distillery Cooper King.
We've produced gin liqueurs, carefully crafted in small batches using fruit handpicked from the Abbey estate and gin from Cooper King.
Available in our gift shop now! @CKdistillery
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This week we're doing the first round of Leader placements for each of our expeditions in 2024!
If you're an assessed & registered member of our Leader community and want to join one of our teams in 2024 don't forget to express your interest - Check your email inbox🔥📬
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Applications for our 2024 expedition programmes are officially open! Including the brand new Pinnacle Wild Leadership programme🔥
Ready to Find Your Fire, or know someone who is? Spread the word and apply today🔗 britishexploring.org/join-us…
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Only two weeks now until our event with @RoryStewartUK! We are also very excited to announce that it'll be hosted by broadcaster @TinaDaheley🙌
This small and private event is capped at 70 participants. Don't leave it too late, get your ticket today!
britishexploring.enthuse.com…
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Tickets are limited so get yours today! britishexploring.enthuse.com…
Thanks to the generosity of @RoryStewartUK and Bain & Company, every penny raised from this evening will directly support British Exploring Society's youth development programmes.
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The orchard is currently bursting with all different kinds of apples.
From these apples, we will create our tasty juice and cider, which you can order for delivery at: ow.ly/yfL350PvYPr
#AmpleforthAbbey #AppleOrchard #FreshHarvest #ArtisanCider #AppleJuice
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On Sunday 20th August, we will be hosting the 2023 Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix.
If you would like to spectate, entry is free, and a catering van will be onsite.
Good luck to everyone taking part!
@britishcycling #CyclingEvent #AmpleforthAbbey
📷 credit: @swpixtweets
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Happy Friday!
We hope you're all enjoying the lovely weather that has returned. If you're walking around our grounds today, don't forget to rest and admire the fantastic views.
#AmpleforthAbbey #HappyFriday #countrywalks #SereneScenery #naturelovers
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The buds on our orchard trees are now opening into beautiful pink and white flowers.
Around August, when the petals fall, pollinated flowers will turn into apples from which we make our juice and cider.
You can order our produce for delivery at: ow.ly/gsjv50OmoU9
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Congratulations to our consultant architect, Keith Hardcastle, on receiving the Best Multi-Sector Architecture award from Build Magazine.
Keith directed The Grange's refurbishment and is currently renovating Alban Roe House, which will host our new Visitor Centre Experience.
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Held our 1st YJS case formulation panel led by our brilliant @WiganCouncil Ed Psych Team. Fab multi agency input & a palpable sense of collective warmth, care & love for the child we discussed. Also a desire to use this approach to think creatively to make the difference.
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Just a few days to go until our BBC Radio 4 Appeal is broadcast! Presented by @AndySerkis, your donations to the Appeal will give more young people the opportunity to visit remote locations, face challenges, gain skills & learn about themselves & the habitats they are exploring.
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With @andyserkis presenting our BBC Radio 4 Appeal tomorrow, we thought it might be fun to take a quick look at what Andy and his fellow Young Explorers got up to on their expedition to Iceland back in 1981.
All footage: BES Archive
#besfindyourfire
youtu.be/lJ65TEUhVrs
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Since 1932, British Exploring Society has been changing lives by taking young people to extraordinary remote destinations. We want equal access to challenging learning and adventure in the wilderness as an unbeatable preparation for adult life.
youtu.be/oIFcgnT9rKI
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Our BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal is broadcast this month! One of our awesome corporate supporters is match-funding every £1 donated up to £5000. The Appeal will be presented by an award-winning actor, director, producer and British Exploring Society Member. Can you guess who it is?
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Discover the making of our apple juice and cider on Thursday 13th October at 10:30am
Tour the orchard and cider mill, participate in the apple harvest and pressing, sample fresh cider and enjoy complimentary tea and cake round the campfire!
Tickets here: ow.ly/3kBv50KSTtu
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About 70% of children known to YJ have a speech or communication difficulty. This is an ideal role for a SaLT who wants to make a difference with Wigan children in YJS. 9th March closing date fast approaching! @FeTaylor25 @NWestRCSLTHub findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/…
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Delighted to be working with Leeds
Council Fostering team and The Gambia Welfare Society in Leeds to reach more diverse foster carers.
Please do share and tag local networks to help us reach more good folk. Everyone is welcome Sat 26th Feb 1-3pm @Farrahkhan152 @sarahjohal1
