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CarouselA fantastic International Women's Day event this week, held a the @thecarriagehall in Nottingham. Empowering and engaging speeches from Jody Tableporter, Amy Haroff and Lindsey Harrison-Grimes. All incredible women championing equality and sharing their own journeys to leadership. Our key takeaway from the event was Curiosity - that is how we move things forward and that's how we reach our potential. It may not always mean we follow the 'sensible' path but it means we fulfil ourselves and open new doors. Thank you to Claire Spencer who invited MD Sara. Sponsored by @nelsons_solicitors @natwest and @pkfsmithcooper #internationalwomensday #womeninleadership
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CarouselLily, our Edinburgh-based student who is working with us on a part-time basis until she graduates and joins us full-time, attended a fantastic event in the city about how Edinburgh and Glasgow councils are working towards safer cities for women and girls. Lots on policies, funding and research, and shocking statistics were presented on violence against women and girls. Lily had positive conversations with planners and councillors who are working towards safer cities. Landscape and public realm can play an important role in safer towns and cities. #edinburgh #landscapearchitect #designassistant #landscapedesign #publicrealm
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CarouselCongratulations to our colleague Kathryn who took part in the Big Newark Sleep out on Friday and who has now reached her £500 fundriaring target for youn homeless charity Newark Emmaus Trust and YMCA Newark & Sherwood. Let's hear from Kathryn on the experince. "It was a fantastic turn out at the YMCA on Friday night for the Big Newark Sleep Out 2025. "We were lucky with the weather, with an un-seasonally balmy 10 degrees recorded at midnight. There was a campfire and quiz before everyone bedded down for the night and whilst not much sleep was had (for me anyway) there was a great feel of camaraderie. "We were lucky not only with the weather but also being in a safe environment, but of course because we could all return to our beds the next day. It really brings it home that for many people, for whom this is the norm, they are outside in all conditions, in potentially hostile environments, and have no home to return to. "Over £11,000 has been raised for the charities, however, fundraising is open until the end of March so we’re hoping to push this even further - please let friends and work colleagues know! "I’ve managed to reach and surpass my target of £500 so a big thank you to everyone who has sponsored me so far!" #ymca #ymcanewark #homelessness #helpthehomeless #newarkbigsleepout
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PostTonight is the night 😴🌛✨ Kathryn will be sleeping under the starts tonight as part of The Big Newark Sleep Out 2025. She is just £75 away from reaching her fundraising target of £500 for @newarkemmaustrust - Can you help get her there? To donate please follow the link and click 'search for a friend' then type Kathryn. https://ow.ly/34QL50Vcymo By taking part in the Big Newark Sleep Out, Kathryn is stepping into the shoes of those in our local community who face the harsh reality of having no place to call home and are forced to sleep rough each night. All the best for tonight Kathryn from the team. #bignewarksleepout #homelessness #homelesscharity #helpthehomeless
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CarouselAnother excellent Property Face2Face Curry Club last week – this time with speed networking! A great format for building contacts and having fun over delicious food. 🥘 Thanks to organiser Sasha Stewart. #propertyface2face #nottinghambusiness #landscapearchitects
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PostThis Friday, Kathryn will be having a night under the stars as she takes part in the Big Newark Sleep out at the @ymcanewarksherwood As a Newark Business Club member, we are pleased to be raising funds for the homeless in the town where we are based for the @newarkemmaustrust If you would like to sponsor Kathryn, we would be most grateful. Please follow the link, select sponsor a friend and type in Kathryn’s name. https://the-big-newark-sleepout-2025.raiselysite.com/
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CarouselMany congratulations to Waldeck for opening its Nottingham office, which we celebrated at a great launch event this week at Browns in the city. The Nottingham branch is its 10th in the country. #waldeck #nottingham #engineering #landscapearchitecture #businessgrowth
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CarouselInga in our team had a fantastic time at the NG1 Club event which brings together young professionals for networking opportunities. Thanks to sponsors Devello, BSP Consulting and Botham Accounting for organising a great event to help build confidence and contacts for young professionals. Already looking forward to the next one. #ng1club #networking #nottingham #landscapearchitect #landsapedesign #nextgeneration
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PostDesign assistants Tierney and Jake and director Shona recently attended a careers event at King's School in Grantham, Lincolnshire. They discussed our industry with the students and the paths they both took to get where they are today. As a team we are passionate about introducing landscape architecture to the next generation and we really enjoy going to schools, colleges and universities to provide an insight to students on their future career options, especially to those who may be unsure of the pathways available to them after school. #kingsschoolgrantham #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #townplanning #designassistant
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PostWe're pleased to be part of a movement of thousands of organisations, businesses and people across the UK, who believe everyone needs a wage that covers their everyday needs. Living Wage employers must pay the real Living Wage to all directly employed staff and provide a commitment that third party contracts will be renewed at the Living Wage By paying the real Living Wage, employers are voluntarily taking a stand to ensure their employees can earn a wage which is enough to live on. #livingwage #livingwageemployer #teamfirst
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CarouselBon voyage Charlotte Dring ✈️ 🌎 Our wonderful landscape assistant Charlotte is about to start her next adventure as she goes travelling. Charlotte has been a key member of our team and while we wish her all the very best with her travels, she will be greatly missed. We came together as a team over lunch to share gifts and stories. Have a great time Charlotte! #travels #gapyear #travelling #worldawaits #travel2025 #bonvoyage
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PostMaxine joined the First Thursday Club Nottingham meet last week at Browns. The presentation was from Waldeck who had big news – they are opening an office in Nottingham on Park Row in the City. Congratulations to Linzi Ross and the rest of the team. #firstthursdayclub #nottingham #landscapearchitect #landscapedesign #construction
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