Thanks everyone. The local press (not surprisingly since they seem to do their best to ignore us) don't seem to be picking up on the award but it probably doesn't help that there was no one answering the phone / emails yesterday. We didn't win: but second is a good start.
I hope it will help with funding: for starts we either need a new roof or more wet floor signs
Had a text from the boss asking what teaching qualifications I have. I'm assuming that the lack of will be a good way for them to get rid of me as "it's a requirement of the new project" as he's still not mentioned when my contract will be renewed. I will happily take any courses as required but can't afford to pay for them myself and training doesn't seem to be forthcoming.
Lots of temporary jobs available at my local supermarket but not much else.
Do they pay you the equivalent of a qualified teachers salary? Don't answer that - but if they don't, can they afford to pay a qualified teacher, whether it's you or someone else?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Also, are you a union member? If not it might be a good idea to join Unison - they can be very helpful with advice over employment contracts and just what can and can't be demanded of you.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Congrats Clari. Maybe contact the local press yourself if you're in today?
P'Doc, maybe some gabions to reinforce your stream edge if flooding is likely to happen again? So sad to lose plants like that.
Pat E - looks like you have your 3 things in the bag but they don't all have t be major. Small things like a cup of tea at the right moment count too.
27 again today so we're off to walk the dogs and then head out to the coast in search of moules frites or crab for lunch. I have a shiny new weather station to install to record temps, wind and rain. Grey and drizzly this morning but we're still getting into the teens by mid afternoon so very mild still.
Have a good day everyone.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
You don't have to wait for jobs to be advertised Clari.
You could try some letters to other museums or other places of employment which really interest you. You have transferrable skills in marketing, event coordination / hosting and in training. Sing your own praises. Highlight the increase in museum visitor numbers. Stress how much outreach work you've done & the successful varied programme of events you now offer at museum. It's a good time to do it when you've just received official recognition for your hard work. (make a lot of the commendation).
Employers really like proactive people - especially for events / marketing / fund raising posts. Even if they don't have vacancies right now they will remember that you were interested enough to contact them. Has to be worth a few hours of your time.
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
Pat the parrots are lovely and colourful. It's so nice to have exotic visitors. Hope the rain has made a difference to your water levels.
Congratulations Clari. All your hard work has made a difference and you'll just have to hammer that fact home to the 'powers that be'.
Fed up with gift shopping so today will be a baking for the freezer day. At least the oven will make the house warmer. It's brrrrrr out there this morning.
Feeling very gloomy. The French pension people say that now I'm over 65 my pension will be less than it was. I've lost around 200€ a month off the English one thanks to Brexit and the exchange rate.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
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While you're in the kitchen, another coffee would be good 
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thanks everyone. The local press (not surprisingly since they seem to do their best to ignore us) don't seem to be picking up on the award but it probably doesn't help that there was no one answering the phone / emails yesterday. We didn't win: but second is a good start.
I hope it will help with funding: for starts we either need a new roof or more wet floor signs
Had a text from the boss asking what teaching qualifications I have. I'm assuming that the lack of will be a good way for them to get rid of me as "it's a requirement of the new project" as he's still not mentioned when my contract will be renewed. I will happily take any courses as required but can't afford to pay for them myself and training doesn't seem to be forthcoming.
Lots of temporary jobs available at my local supermarket but not much else.
Do they pay you the equivalent of a qualified teachers salary? Don't answer that - but if they don't, can they afford to pay a qualified teacher, whether it's you or someone else?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
And would a qualified teacher tolerate the working conditions and erratic pay arrangements?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning all
Cute birds Pat. Glad you have had some rain.
A really thick frost this morning. . . . hope the sun appears later.
Also, are you a union member? If not it might be a good idea to join Unison - they can be very helpful with advice over employment contracts and just what can and can't be demanded of you.
Last edited: 23 November 2016 08:36:23
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Good morning everyone.
Congrats Clari. Maybe contact the local press yourself if you're in today?
P'Doc, maybe some gabions to reinforce your stream edge if flooding is likely to happen again? So sad to lose plants like that.
Pat E - looks like you have your 3 things in the bag but they don't all have t be major. Small things like a cup of tea at the right moment count too.
27 again today so we're off to walk the dogs and then head out to the coast in search of moules frites or crab for lunch. I have a shiny new weather station to install to record temps, wind and rain. Grey and drizzly this morning but we're still getting into the teens by mid afternoon so very mild still.
Have a good day everyone.
You don't have to wait for jobs to be advertised Clari.
You could try some letters to other museums or other places of employment which really interest you. You have transferrable skills in marketing, event coordination / hosting and in training. Sing your own praises. Highlight the increase in museum visitor numbers. Stress how much outreach work you've done & the successful varied programme of events you now offer at museum. It's a good time to do it when you've just received official recognition for your hard work. (make a lot of the commendation).
Employers really like proactive people - especially for events / marketing / fund raising posts. Even if they don't have vacancies right now they will remember that you were interested enough to contact them. Has to be worth a few hours of your time.
Good morning all, hi Pat
Many happy returns Obelixx
. Have a lovely day.
Pat the parrots are lovely and colourful. It's so nice to have exotic visitors
. Hope the rain has made a difference to your water levels.
Congratulations Clari
. All your hard work has made a difference and you'll just have to hammer that fact home to the 'powers that be'.
Fed up with gift shopping so today will be a baking for the freezer day. At least the oven will make the house warmer. It's brrrrrr out there this morning.
Have a good day everyone
Happy birthday, Obelixx. Enjoy your lunch.
Feeling very gloomy. The French pension people say that now I'm over 65 my pension will be less than it was. I've lost around 200€ a month off the English one thanks to Brexit and the exchange rate.