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Park Lane Fencing Limited

park lane fencing limited

West Midlands,

Park Lane Fencing Ltd are the nationwide & Birmingham market leaders in the supply and installation of permanent fencing and gates . Formed in 1996, over the past 25 years we have established our commercial fencing business as a dynamic forward thinking fencing contractor, with highly customer lead approach. We can manufacture, supply and install a range high-quality commercial fencing and gates to your specification at our Small Heath, Birmingham residence. Over the years we have established ourselves as more than just specialist Fencing Contractors in the Midlands. Gate Manufacturing Our in-house fabrication facility, enables us to manufacture gate products to your specific requirements and gives us control of lead times to site. Products can be hot dip galvanised or galvanised and powder coated to any colour of your choice. APPLY FOR A QUOTATION A Team of Skilled Fencing Contractors We have a large team of 35 professional and highly experienced staff who are always available for advice and consultation, as well as project installation. We offer free site surveys and quotes and can make the best recommendations for your commercial fencing needs. During busy periods and for large jobs with tight deadlines we have another 20 sub-contractors who we know and trust and work with regularly. As well as being highly knowledgeable and skilled, all of our team are helpful and friendly and will go the extra mile to make sure our clients are happy with their fencing solutions. "We have worked on various different fencing projects where Parklane Fencing have always performed above and beyond our expectations." STEVEN SMITH - MD, BENNIMAN Fencing Suppliers in Birmingham All of our fencing Installations at Park Lane Fencing are carried out by our highly skilled and experienced installation teams. All of our operatives have all received the required health and safety training and Park Lane Fencing is a CHAS registered company. Our Clients include: Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Schools, Building Contractors, Developers etc - the list goes on. We are one of Birmingham’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of Commercial Fencing. Whether it’s an installation of Timber Fencing or you wish to enquire about our high-quality Security Fencing - we can provide you with a fencing solution.

Balsall Heath Is Our Planet

balsall heath is our planet

London

Criminals have been breaking into Balsall Heath City Farm to steal the animals. This is upsetting for the staff and volunteers who look after them, at this much loved family learning facility (open daily). Donations are being collected through crowd funding to make the site secure, so together we can stop the abuse. MAKE A DONATION Vote for a Neighbourhood Council 05/12/2022 at 10:02 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment Tags: Balsall Heath Good news. Many residents of Balsall Heath have voted Yes to setting up our own Neighbourhood Council to improve the area. All the money raised will be spent here. But it will take every vote, to get over the threshold. Due to postal delays, residents are asked to send the green voting paper as soon as they can, to be sure your vote is counted before 15 December. Anyone who has lost the ballot paper can be sent another by emailing Name, Address Postcode, subject BH Neighbourhood Council Vote bids@cesvotes.com Energy saving grants for Balsall Heath 18/11/2022 at 11:49 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment Tags: Balsall Heath Homeowners and tenants living in Balsall Heath can apply to have work done on their homes that could significantly reduce their energy bills. Funding has been attracted by Retrofit Balsall Heath for up to 700 homes. Deadline for return of applications is Wednesday 23 November . Delays and even disappointments are possible with a free scheme, but “if you don’t ask, you dont get”. There’s no household income cap, or requirement to be on benefits, but the scheme is for older homes with poor energy rating (D,E,F,G EPCs). The scheme is completely free for eligible owner-occupiers. Private landlords need to pay a one-third contribution. A 3-page form needs to be filled in by the resident to apply and agree for a surveyor to visit. These can be got from BH Library, Baths, BH Children’s Centre, Jericho Foundation. Completed forms – please email form to RetrofitBalsallHeath[at]gmail.com or drop in at MECC, 93 Court Road, B12 9LQ MECC 0121 440 3500 9am-4pm Vote for a Neighbourhood Council 04/11/2022 at 9:51 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment Tags: Balsall Heath Voters in Balsall Heath are receiving postal ballot papers from the city Elections Office, this month, November. If enough people vote Yes, the new council will be set up and the councilors recruited. They will then draw up a plan and a budget and set the “precept” (a small charge) to pay running costs. There is a new webpage that tells people more about the case for setting up this new structure, separate from Birmingham City Council, (but working with it of course) to power up our ability to solve problems, find opportunities and get communication and coordination working in our complex and multicultural neighbourhood. Advance Website Our Garden of Balsall Heath 16/08/2022 at 2:34 pm | Posted in Gardens, Green Spaces, Trees | Leave a comment Tags: Balsall Heath With the 2022 Commonwealth Games came an arts project called Our Garden and this has produced some great videos about people appreciating green spaces and trees in our neighbourhood. With the heat wave people have really appropriated the shade of all the trees planted over the last 40 years in the greening of Balsall Heath. Watch the videos Action at the Pocket Park 20/06/2022 at 4:29 pm | Posted in Green Spaces, Streets | Leave a comment Tags: Balsall Heath A team assembled to replace planter at Balsall Heath Pocket Park. We learned that a vehicle had smashed into it and driven off, but we were able to put in a new and more robust one. Passers by said they really appreciate this space for walking, cycling and sitting down in the busy centre of our neighbourhood. Thanks go to Hywel and the Countrymen group from BH City Farm, as in the pictures. A Council of Balsall Heath – more time to have your say 27/04/2022 at 3:30 pm | Posted in uncategorised | Leave a comment Tags: Balsall Heath Sunday 15th May is the extended deadline, for people to say if they favour an elected body, with the powers of a parish council. The City Council’s survey is quite brief and is at BeHeard. If you can introduce this as a discussion for a group that you know, then, please contact me for help with that. John Newson bhiop[at]jericho.org.uk

Ben England Music

ben england music

Bradley Stoke

Ben England BA (Hons), PGCE, BEM is a music graduate of Bristol University, where he specialised in musical analysis, composing and musical direction. He trained as a conductor with Dr Alan Rump and Dr Adrian Beaumont, before going on to study conducting with Denise Ham of the London Conducting Academy. After graduation, Ben sang with groups as diverse as the New English Orchestra, the Bristol Chamber Choir, Bristol Opera, the Exultate Singers and the Choir of Clifton Cathedral. A bass baritone, he has performed widely as an oratorio and operatic singer, including lead roles in The Cunning Little Vixen and Der Mond (for Bristol Opera), The Magic Flute and the Pirates of Penzance. Ben currently teaches singing to adults and young people across the Bristol area. Ben is a former Musical Director of Bristol Opera, where he led the company in successful performances of Handel’s Samson and Lakmé by Delibes and he has led numerous choirs in and around Bristol for the past 20 years, including the large Bristol Cabot Choir and the Bristol Gilbert and Sullivan Operatic Society and a number of smaller choirs. Having qualified as an Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) of Music through the DfE Fast-Track Teaching programme, Ben worked for South Gloucestershire as a Head of Music and county Music and Music Technology specialist for eight years. In 2011 Ben took up the role of Director of Music at Colston’s Girls’ School, where he ran music across five schools (including four primary schools) from 2011-2016. His work as an educator brought him to the national stage on numerous occasions, as he lectured on music and leadership at conferences for the DfES and the National Association of Head Teachers. Ben has worked extensively with professional composers to champion their music, often commissioning and performing new works. These composers include local musicians Richard Barnard and Eric Wetherell, as well as more recently the eminent John Rutter and conducting a premiere by the renowned composer Patrick Hawes. Since leaving teaching, Ben has worked on a freelance basis for Bristol Plays Music, the music education hub for the City of Bristol, based at the Bristol Beacon (formerly Colston Hall). In this role he has organised and coordinated major performances at the Colston Hall, Bristol Cathedral and further afield. He managed the Bristol Youth Choir from 2016-2017 and coordinated the live BBC Radio/TV music broadcast from Southmead Hospital on BBC Music Day 2017. He has written award-winning education materials and been nominated for three national Music Teacher awards for his work on projects such as the Bristol/Monteverdi 450 choral workshops and university seminar and the Bristol Minute of Listening. He is the author of the curriculum materials for the planned international 2021 Berlioz celebrations. During the Coronavirus outbreak of 2020, Ben established HOMECHOIR, a free YouTube channel on which he broadcasts a range of free musical and educational programmes including choir rehearsals, music theory teaching and a Sacred Sing on Sunday mornings. In October of 2020, Ben (as founder of homechoir) was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) by Her Majesty the Queen for services to the community during the COVID-19 outbreak. Following the success of the Quarantine Choir, Ben was appointed Musical Director of the Self-Isolation Choir (founded by inspirational business leader Mark Strachan) which in 2020 has grown to one of the largest choirs in the world. Their inaugural project Messiah at Home was produced with some of the world’s greatest musicians including Laurence Cummings, Carolyn Sampson and Jennifer Johnstone and gained international attention. Messiah at Home was featured on the national BBC Evening News, all the BBC radio stations, NHK (Japan) CBS (USA) and many more – and has become part of the official Wikipedia entry for Messiah. The choir has grown to 12,000 strong and has recorded such amazing works as Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Mahler’s 2nd Symphony, Mozart’s Requiem and Allegri’s Miserere – working with the world-famous choir Tenebrae and their conductor, Nigel Short. Ben conducted the Self-Isolation Choir in the World Premiere of Still, Still the Night by Patrick Hawes in December 2020, and their version of Hawes’ Quanta Qualia was played on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs in March 2021. Ben is much in demand as a choral leader and has taken on the Musical Directorship of the UWE Singers, a large SATB choir based at the University of the West of England. Ben lives in the South-West of the UK with his wife Ana and their children Katie and Bobby.

The Muddy Puddle Teacher

the muddy puddle teacher

London

What is different about our outdoor learning training from others is that it has been created by teachers specifically for schools and nurseries. Plus, we have developed a specific approach to help make the teaching of outdoor learning easy for the practitioner but also to help with the quality of our sessions and to ensure we are out there for a reason. The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach is a much-loved teaching method created by teachers to better support vulnerable learners. Including those children who struggle to meet average age expectations, neurodivergent children and those with varying learner types who typically do not flourish from an indoor environment and indoor methods. The approach is worksheet-free, book free and uses active, playful methods to engage children in academic areas of learning. The resources and training provide lessons for all curriculum areas, including maths and English and support the EYFS, NC, Curriculum for Excellence and Welsch Curriculum. See Plan & Prices Ask us a Question The method involves teaching the curriculum using the outside to allow space, freedom for movement, collaboration, rich speech and language opportunities, and time for play. This is alongside only using natural materials to teach with. This creates an environment of learning that has enhanced creativity, cross-curricula links, and sensory experiences and is entirely sustainable and caring to the outside space. Children who this approach can have profound benefits from: Neurodivergent children, including autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Aspergers. Children of varying learner types who do not stereotypically learn from an inside environment and indoor methods. Including those will slow processing speeds. Lower ability or working towards children who thrive in active, collaborative and practical teaching methods. Obese or children with poor fine and gross motor skills. Children with SEMH – the outdoors has been proven to positively impact both the child and educators’ mental and physical well-being. Children with speech and language difficulties – our approach provides an open, non-judgmental space for children to express themselves and have more peer conversations. EAL – for children with additional languages, the outdoors can provide like-for-like opportunities so children can experiment with and use their own and new languages. See Plan & Prices Ask us a Question What ages is this for? Typically from babies to age 11 years. However, we have Special needs schools up to secondary, inclusion units and secondary schools supporting those still at the primary level using our approach. Who can do the training? We have different pathways. One route for those in formal settings such as schools and nurseries such as early years educators, LSA’s and teachers. Another is for home settings such as childminders and home educators. There are different pathways for the different age ranges. If you educate all ages, then go down them all! FAQS: Are you like Forest Schools? We are NOT Forest School. We often get confused with Forest School, but we are entirely different. Many of our schools have Forest Schools and Muddy Teachers trained and use both approaches effectively. Forest School is holistic and encourages high risks to promote social and emotional well-being, such as tools and fire and typically is in a woodland area with prolonged amounts of time outside, such as a full day or entire afternoon. The Muddy Puddle Teacher is an Outdoor Learning Approach, essentially an extension of inside teaching and taking lessons outside. We typically use our school grounds and there are no set periods to stay there. It can be anything from 10 minutes to full days in the summer. What is involved in The Muddy Puddle Teacher Training? Individuals & International Schools Individuals and schools abroad typically take the online route and complete the training using an easy-to-use online format. It is very interactive with audiobooks and demonstration videos. It has four stages and each stage takes around 2 hours. There is no written work, just a questionnaire to ensure you get the most from us. You send that once complete and we send back a certificate and a unique MPT Code; a crest can also be requested. Whole Schools or Nurseries We offer 1-year mentorships to schools and nurseries. We have a 100% success rate with this method. 1 x Initial Meeting – Create a bespoke plan with us, just for you and your school. Initial talks will create aims and action plans with your allocated teacher-consultant. 1 INSET Day or 2 Twilight Training Sessions on the Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach 1 Year Subscription to all of our Resources and Additional Courses 4 x Additional Zoom Training Sessions per season to cover Q&A and offer additional support

National Safety Passport

national safety passport

Redcar

The EMSS approved National Safety Passport training has been developed by a highly experienced and knowledgeable team; the content being checked by many highly qualified HSE professionals from various industry sectors with decades of experience. The course is updated regularly based on industry best practice and changes to legislation so you can be assured your workers hold the most up to date information to keep them safe and free from harm. EMSS Overview Essential Minimum Safety Standard (EMSS) The EMSS Safety Passport Card first and foremost demonstrates that its holder has an audited and approved level of underpinning knowledge and provides evidence of their ability to understand further site specific training, instruction and inductions enabling them to work in high hazard environments. Our Training Course Our training comprises of 21 comprehensive modules. The completion of our training entitles the user to the EMSS Safety Passport and the EMSS competency management system. This cloud based system enables the instant on-line checking of all candidates and ensures the integrity of the safety passport card. In addition the card holder or employer is able to upload additional qualifications to the workers profile with relevant evidence such as certificates, induction cards, licences and professional/trade qualifications to ensure the worker can show competence and the client sites assured of compliance. Safety aware workers engaged by compliant companies in possession of the latest industry best practice training can only serve to improve OSH performance across all high hazard industries and ultimately save lives.

Lovo

lovo

London

LOVO is a Community Interest Company with a focus on supporting women at all stages of their life and journey. For us that means offering a safe community both online and physically that engages, equips and empowers women. We offer a range of programmes, events and activities that encourage and improve the wellbeing of women who as keystones bolster the wider community around them. Ladies of Virtue Outreach is a growing community based organisation working with local women and girls, mostly from the BAME communities. Currently based and operating in, but not limited to, Southwark, London, where we have been working for over ten years. We provide access to care, support and services that will improve life quality, health and well being. We are local women from all over the world working with local women from all over the world, exchanging learning, knowledge and experience as we go, with particular focus on supporting women with mental health challenges, who are marginalised, wanting to build their skillset, or feel vulnerable or isolated. We collaborate with a number of statutory and community partners to strengthen our offer. We are a Community Interest Company (CIC), and have a focus on innovation and enterprise alongside our wellbeing initiatives to support and sustain our work, as we offer free and affordable services to those who would benefit. Our vision is to be the number one trusted link for solutions to challenges affecting local women and their families and communities, with a mission to encourage, enlighten and equip them for a better tomorrow.

Fajinternational Academy

fajinternational academy

5 Best Courses for Online Earning in Pakistan TODAY’S DIGITAL WORLD, MAKING MONEY ONLINE HAS BECOME MORE ACCESSIBLE THAN EVER, ESPECIALLY IN IN TODPAKISTAN. WHETHER YOU'RE A STUDENT, A PROFESSIONAL SEEKING A SIDE HUSTLE, OR SOMEONE CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE, LEARNING THE RIGHT SKILLS THROUGH ONLINE COURSES CAN PAVE THE WAY TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND PERSONAL GROWTH. IN THIS ARTICLE, WE WILL EXPLORE THE FIVE BEST IT COURSES [https://www.fajacademy.pk/] FOR ONLINE EARNING IN PAKISTAN. THESE COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO EQUIP YOU WITH MARKETABLE SKILLS THAT CAN HELP YOU START EARNING QUICKLY IN THE GLOBAL AND LOCAL DIGITAL ECONOMY. 1. MASTERING DIGITAL MARKETING Digital marketing is an essential skill in today’s internet-driven economy. Businesses, small and large, are constantly searching for professionals who can manage their online presence, boost brand visibility, and engage with customers effectively. Digital marketing opens up numerous income streams, from freelancing to running your own digital agency. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A DIGITAL MARKETING COURSE: * Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Learn how to optimize websites to rank higher in search engines like Google. 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SEO specialists help websites rank higher in search results, thereby increasing traffic and sales. This skill is in high demand, especially in the e-commerce, blogging, and digital marketing sectors. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN AN SEO COURSE: * Keyword Research: Learn how to identify and use keywords that potential customers are searching for online. * On-Page SEO: Understand how to optimize web pages through proper use of titles, headings, and meta descriptions to improve ranking. * Technical SEO: Learn about optimizing website speed, mobile-friendliness, and structured data to improve SEO performance. * Link Building: Discover strategies to acquire high-quality backlinks, which are essential for improving search rankings. * Analytics and Reporting: Use tools like Google Analytics to track performance, measure key metrics, and refine SEO strategies. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN SEO: * SEO Consultant * SEO Strategist * Content Marketing Specialist RECOMMENDED COURSE: * SEO (Basic to Advanced) Course by FAJ International Training Academy or HubSpot Academy’s free SEO certification. 4. WEB DEVELOPMENT Web development is a highly lucrative skill, with immense demand both locally and internationally. Whether you want to create your own website, work as a freelancer, or get a job in a tech company, web development is a valuable skill set. With many businesses moving online, the need for well-designed, functional, and responsive websites has skyrocketed. 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From blogging and social media posts to sales copy and technical writing, content writers are essential for digital marketing, website development, and e-commerce. With the right writing skills, you can work as a freelancer, start a blog, or join a marketing team. WHAT A CONTENT WRITING COURSE TEACHES: * Writing Techniques: Learn about different writing styles, tones, and structures for blogs, articles, and marketing materials. * SEO Writing: Discover how to optimize your content with keywords to improve its search engine ranking. * Research Skills: Understand how to gather information from credible sources and integrate it into your content. * Editing and Proofreading: Hone your skills in revising and polishing content to ensure clarity, coherence, and correctness. * Content Strategy: Learn how to plan and develop content that aligns with business goals and engages the target audience. CAREER PATHS IN CONTENT WRITING: * Freelance Writer * Copywriter * Content Marketing Specialist * Technical Writer RECOMMENDED COURSE: * The Complete Writing Course available on Udemy or a local training academy like FAJ International. CONCLUSION The digital economy is booming, and these five courses—Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, SEO, Web Development, and Content Writing—are your ticket to online earning in Pakistan [https://www.fajacademy.pk/]. Whether you’re a student, freelancer, or professional looking for a new direction, gaining these skills will help you tap into new income streams, both locally and internationally. Choosing the right course depends on your interests and career goals. Start by identifying the field that excites you the most, and invest your time and effort into mastering that skill. The sooner you start, the quicker you'll see the rewards—whether it’s through freelancing, landing a full-time job, or launching your own business. So, what are you waiting for? The digital world is full of opportunities, and by enrolling in any of these top courses, you can begin your journey to financial freedom and career success.

Brighter Futures @ Safer Places

brighter futures @ safer places

Essex

Safer Places (formerly known as Harlow Women’s Aid) has over 40 years’ experience in delivering holistic support services to adult and child survivors of Domestic Abuse across Essex and Hertfordshire. Over the years we have grown and adapted our services to meet the needs of the communities we serve. Domestic abuse has both a devastating and radiating impact and affects the survivor and their families, friends, colleagues and communities. Our team take a non-judgemental and respectful approach to their work and we will do all that we can to ensure that everyone who needs our services can use them, how they want to, when they want to, and where they want to. Domestic abuse does not discriminate and happens in every community. We are proud to work inclusively with anyone who has experienced abuse and our services are designed to reach everyone impacted by abuse. To do this we offer a range of services and work collaboratively with our partners in a range of venues. The support that we offer is holistic, trauma informed and individually tailored to each survivor as we know that although there are common behavioural patterns, not one experience is the same as any other and there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution. We know that survivor’s needs are better met when they are involved in creating solutions as equals so our support is co-produced alongside survivors. Our highly qualified staffs are there to empower survivors, giving them the knowledge and confidence to choose the steps on their journey to recovery. Many go on to achieve things they once thought of as impossible. The foundations of our organisation were built by survivors – as were the foundations of one of our refuges. A former project saw a number of survivors qualify as carpenters, bricklayers, painters, plasterers and amenity horticulturalists. The refuge now accommodates 10 families in separate self-contained flats built solely by survivors, for survivors. We recognise that if we are to see our vision materialise and help to create a world where everyone lives a life free from fear and abuse, we need to respond to abuse together, as one. Our training helps professionals and members of the community to recognise the signs of domestic abuse, understand the issues and respond quickly and effectively when a survivor chooses to access support. From short awareness sessions to full IDVA and ISAC qualifications we are committed to sharing our experience and what works to make more families safer. Safer Places vision is a society where everyone lives a life free from fear and abuse Mission Safer Places exist to drive down the incidence and impact of domestic and sexual abuse and to support those who use our services in their journey to recovery, resilience and independence. Values These are the values we promise to uphold so we never loose sight of our mission: Client Led – We empower our clients to exercise choice and control of their support. We ensure client’s voices are heard and that they impact our decision making and shape our services Accessible – We work inclusively with our clients, partners and communities. Anyone who is at risk of experiencing abuse can access our services when, how and where they need them. Respectful – We adopt a trauma informed, holistic approach to support. We listen and believe, are non-judgemental and open and honest about what we can and cannot do. Effective – We deliver high quality services that work for our clients. Our practice is informed by our clients, research, evidence and learning from experts by experience.

The Yoga Village

the yoga village

Nottingham

At the Yoga Village our ethos is inclusive and independent. There need be no barriers to practising yoga and so our classes welcome everyone, young and old, people with medical conditions, people who have practised yoga for years and people who are completely new to it. The Yoga Village began when we – a couple of yoga teachers – moved to Nottingham in 2005. We are now known throughout the city for our wide-ranging antenatal and family-centred yoga classes, which includes pregnancy yoga, birth workshops, postnatal classes, parent and toddler groups, kids’ yoga and mini retreats for mums. We love and value these classes immensely and believe that they are able to provide deep support for women and men through the intensity of early years’ parenting. We’re delighted that hundreds of friendships have been born out of these classes. We are also experienced and highly qualified teachers of general yoga classes for adults. We started out as general yoga teachers and have taught for two decades. Our style of yoga is essentially restorative and meditative with a focus also on physical practice and health. This style and training is the underpinning of all our classes and in particular gives us the tools to work with a broad range of students. We have run specialist classes for people who have suffered strokes, for prisoners, for people with ME, MS, addiction and more. Our general classes are for anyone interested in a style of yoga that is relaxing and holistic. The somatic (body) awareness practised can lead to a transforming relationship with our bodies which can gradually free us from old patterns (physical and mental) leading to more resilience (eg from the effects of stress) and improved mental and physical well-being. As teachers we’ve been fortunate enough to spend over twenty years training with a much loved senior teacher and in ashrams. When we started teaching, yoga wasn’t the big business it is today – with quick teacher-training courses and multiple franchises. We have been blessed to experience and value depth of training, long term commitment and a sense of integrity which honours the subject of yoga. Yoga means union: this can be union with ourselves, with our friends and family, and with our community and planet. Simple yoga techniques can help us live a healthier life that is more balanced and harmonious.