"Hi Cat
Sorry to take so long to respond; it was not through lack of interest.
I'd very much like for LJN and our members get involved in trying to influence areas that impact on our professional lives (I tried this once before after your help…"
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Challenge for the Network
Started this discussion. Last reply by John www.acegardenservices.co.uk Nov 28, 2009. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Miffed about the £1000 and the message it sends about the value of gardening services?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cat Fereday Oct 19, 2009. 4 Replies 0 Likes
What's best on the road?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin www.classicgardens.org Aug 2, 2009. 19 Replies 0 Likes
What to do with all the empty tins after the G&Ts?
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Cat Fereday posted a blog postMaking yourself heard - responding to consultations
Hi.I've been thinking about doing a blog or forum post like this for a while as I've seen a number of forums discussing the pains which result from changes to legislation and thought that this may be helpful...Very little changes without public consultation and debate - this is part of the democratic process. Anyone can get involved in a public consultation, you don't have to be a trade association or a big company. Although trade associations like the Federation of Small Businesses are quite…See More
Cat Fereday replied to Gary RK's discussion Equality Act 2010 & employing staff"It may be worth checking the ACAS guidance on the Act. You can still ask health related question, but the circumstances in which you can do so are limited. In the ACAS guide, they explain that one circumstance where it is allowable is to decide…"
John www.acegardenservices.co.uk commented on Cat Fereday's blog post Customer Service gone mad!"The email is probably full of cookie crumbs. Horrible on bed sheets."
Cesare Harradine commented on Cat Fereday's blog post Customer Service gone mad!"It's ok thanks. I've opted for a sleeping bag! I'm guessing you get in through the hole at one end."
Cat Fereday commented on Cat Fereday's blog post Customer Service gone mad!"Do you want me to forward on the email?"
Cesare Harradine commented on Cat Fereday's blog post Customer Service gone mad!"Oh! Where to start? Were there clear instructions as to which sheet should be placed on the bottom. What is the exceptable depth of turn over on the top sheet? What is the advisable distance between the top sheet and the head of the bed? Are hosptol…"
Cat Fereday posted a blog postCustomer Service gone mad!
I've received an email this evening from a well-known retailer which has perhaps the best reputation in the country for customer service.....this email was headed... "We're here to help you if you need advice on your recent purchase"Now, this is nice, indeed it's very nice... there's someone waiting on the end of a phone to give me advice if I need it - well, great....But then try as I might, I can't imagine what kind of advice I am going to need on a single size cotton white flat sheet and…See More
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Making yourself heard - responding to consultations
Posted on August 21, 2010 at 11:30 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hi.
I've been thinking about doing a blog or forum post like this for a while as I've seen a number of forums discussing the pains which result from changes to legislation and thought that this may be helpful...
Very little changes without public consultation and debate - this is part of the democratic process. Anyone can get involved in a public consultation, you don't have to be a trade association or a big company. Although trade associations like the Federation of… Continue
I've been thinking about doing a blog or forum post like this for a while as I've seen a number of forums discussing the pains which result from changes to legislation and thought that this may be helpful...
Very little changes without public consultation and debate - this is part of the democratic process. Anyone can get involved in a public consultation, you don't have to be a trade association or a big company. Although trade associations like the Federation of… Continue
Customer Service gone mad!
Posted on August 15, 2010 at 21:27 4 Comments 0 Likes
I've received an email this evening from a well-known retailer which has perhaps the best reputation in the country for customer service.....
this email was headed... "We're here to help you if you need advice on your recent purchase"
Now, this is nice, indeed it's very nice... there's someone waiting on the end of a phone to give me advice if I need it - well, great....
But then try as I might, I can't imagine what kind of advice I am going to need on a single… Continue
this email was headed... "We're here to help you if you need advice on your recent purchase"
Now, this is nice, indeed it's very nice... there's someone waiting on the end of a phone to give me advice if I need it - well, great....
But then try as I might, I can't imagine what kind of advice I am going to need on a single… Continue
The Dryad in the ballistic trolleys.....
Posted on August 14, 2010 at 11:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Friday was a work from home day. The GPRS card only works in the bedroom upstairs, so I had a 'branch-side' seat to watch the tree surgeons take down the tree which shades the terrace. Said tree was in prime position to reek serious damage in the event of high winds bringing it down. Last year a whipping branch had threatened to lift the roof off the landlord's two-storey workshop in the back garden, and so it had to go....
Tree surgeons arrived just after 11... two young chaps and… Continue
Tree surgeons arrived just after 11... two young chaps and… Continue
SERIOUS fauna....
Posted on July 23, 2010 at 23:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
We are very slowly adjusting to the flora and fauna of the south..... as far as the flora goes, what's really great is that plants grow like, well, they grow like, .... (I can't say 'weeds', can I??)..... okay, they grow exponentially like the world's disaffectedness with the Doha trade rounds... zzzzzzzz ..... nah, they just grow like weeds when all is said and done... and I'm fairly happy about that - I'll perhaps rethink the amount of space I leave between perennials (read: the amount of… Continue
Bees (Erics)
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 17:19 4 Comments 0 Likes
Just been down to the courtyard for a 'reward' ciggie after completing summarising and analysing 10 speeches..... ARGH!
At this point, I feel like the chap in the cigar ad as I sit outside mulling the day's efforts and trying not to worry about the 'value add'.... when Eric appears (I should perhaps explain that all bees in the garden are called 'Eric', largely because it makes it easier when you are talking to them - and, no, I don't think they talk back to me... at least, not… Continue
At this point, I feel like the chap in the cigar ad as I sit outside mulling the day's efforts and trying not to worry about the 'value add'.... when Eric appears (I should perhaps explain that all bees in the garden are called 'Eric', largely because it makes it easier when you are talking to them - and, no, I don't think they talk back to me... at least, not… Continue
Comment Wall (23 comments)
- At 16:30 on May 9, 2010,
Pip Howard said… - Hi Cat, I had posted this originally on your blog, but didn't think it suited. Made me smile on this wet day.
Yalta 1945
Off to get some contemplation in the rain with a lucky strike, wish I could write like you can.
Pip
- At 19:05 on October 20, 2009,
Kerrie John-The garden design Co said… - What's a holiday?! No am around, was busy with the HCG but that isn't going ahead now so devoting most of my time marketing husband's new venture. Wedding Photography! Website nearly done, digital albums ordered, cards and articles ready to role once web site is live.
I have the joy of going to all the wedding fairs available to see how people do it these days. Not sure super glue and skin will be featured!
At least, like Fereday, I will warrant a new suit and shoes, also handbag, hair cut and
colour, nails, facial, massage, possibly hair extensions and almost certainly a subtle face lift.
Al's corporate site is www.alwalter.co.uk
By the way, Dolly my five month old Italian Spinone is very interested in a pretty little number for the Christmas festivities. Personally I would like her to have designer gum boots and something fab to catch the water dripping from her beard after a drink, oh and anything that can stop her blowing off.
- At 13:39 on June 3, 2009,
Sustainable Land Management said… - Hope not offensive; but you've probably heard it before -
A bus load of blind, (visibly impaired), persons are travelling through the English Countryside, whereupon they arrive at a tranquil English Village.
The Bus driver parks and talking to his passengers admits his disappointment that he should not leave them alone but yet is desperate to try out a pint or two of the famed ale brewed at the local hostelry.
The passengers declare en masse that there is no problem as they can play football on the village green in his absence. The Bus driver is astonished and states that whilst not wishing to offend anyone, but how can the blind play football.
The passengers show the driver their special ball which contains a bell within it.
Confident with this answer the driver quickly establishes himself within the pub.
Not half an hour had passed when the local constabulary charged into the pub, bellowing 'who is responsible for the bus load of blind people', somewhat confused the driver admits it is himself - whereupon the constable states -
'You had better come quickly they're kicking the hell out of the morris dancers'.
- At 19:13 on May 24, 2009,
Graeme @ BGS said… - Hi Cat,
What's with the change of photo on your profile?
- At 14:12 on May 23, 2009,
Julieann Worrall Hood said… - p.s love your blog by the way!
- At 14:12 on May 23, 2009, Julieann Worrall Hood said…
- Hi Cat,
thanks for your kind comments. Yes, you may have seen my hare sculptures at shows...Tatton Park, Chelsea, The Sculpture Show and in some RHS gardens. Hope your 3 bunnies are doing well!
- At 8:19 on May 16, 2009,
The Perfumed Garden said… - Hi Cat, thanks for the invite but sadly I have to decline. I know its cold up north and it might affect my suntan (see video in near future). Have fun!
- At 20:41 on May 13, 2009, Graeme @ BGS said…
- Bless you.
- At 21:33 on May 11, 2009, Kerrie John-The garden design Co said…
- Thanks for the high five lady!
- At 14:19 on January 1, 2009, Kerrie John-The garden design Co said…
- At last, see you there!
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