Starting Step will be a learning hub for the benefit of the local community and others. This will be a flexible working space that can adapt to the needs of both Starting Step and the people within the community.​We want to empower disenfranchised people to take control of their future.We will offer training opportunities for disadvantaged people with support to move on to worthwhile employment. There are many opportunities in the hospitality industry and there is a growing… Show more Starting Step will be a learning hub for the benefit of the local community and others. This will be a flexible working space that can adapt to the needs of both Starting Step and the people within the community.​We want to empower disenfranchised people to take control of their future.We will offer training opportunities for disadvantaged people with support to move on to worthwhile employment. There are many opportunities in the hospitality industry and there is a growing need for staff; this gives our people a real chance to move forward and improve their lives, benefit their families and help to eradicate the stigma of past mistakes. Show less

We are based in Norwich in the UK. We are run by freelance artist and founder Jennie Pedley, artist gardener Tara Sampy and horticulturalist Nik Thomson.We work with many local partners across cultural, scientific and food growing sectors. We work with other artists linking them to local science research on health and food security. We offer bespoke workshops and cultural experiences such as exhibitions and outdoor trails. See our News and Events page for our previous workshops and our… Show more We are based in Norwich in the UK. We are run by freelance artist and founder Jennie Pedley, artist gardener Tara Sampy and horticulturalist Nik Thomson.We work with many local partners across cultural, scientific and food growing sectors. We work with other artists linking them to local science research on health and food security. We offer bespoke workshops and cultural experiences such as exhibitions and outdoor trails. See our News and Events page for our previous workshops and our Trail page for our Norwich Art Science Trail which explored the Future of Food. Show less

Passionate about Gardens and Gardening,A Creative Enterprise linking my skills and experience of horticultural education and practice and online learning. Partnerships with creative and not for profit enterprises & individuals. Applying for grants for my own projects. Activities include AR and VR enhancement of garden visits with interpretation, adapting Virtual Learning Environments to complement and enhance personal development projects, including online gamification. Offering a mix… Show more Passionate about Gardens and Gardening,A Creative Enterprise linking my skills and experience of horticultural education and practice and online learning. Partnerships with creative and not for profit enterprises & individuals. Applying for grants for my own projects. Activities include AR and VR enhancement of garden visits with interpretation, adapting Virtual Learning Environments to complement and enhance personal development projects, including online gamification. Offering a mix of my practical horticulture and horticultural design, training and consultancy, Including a collaboration with a Charity on the rehabilitation of prisoners at an open prison, and a Directorship with Editable East. Partnerships include Science, Arts and Writing (SAW), the Food and Farming Trust, the John Innis Foundation, the Norfolk Museums Service, the Ministry of Imagination. Menscraft and the Common Plot. This Enterprise was established as a result of suffering from, being diagnosed with, treatment for and recovery from Primary Hyperparathyroidism. Show less

Member of the guidelines committee representing the views of Patients, careers and family members of those that are affected by Primary Hyperparathyroidism. I was in this role pre and post operation.

Lecturer in Sustainability (course delivered as part of role at Abingdon and Witney College)

Delivering and assessing courses from level 1 to higher education including managing Abingdon and Witney’s full time horticultural course provision. With responsibility for the maintenance of excellence for the gardens and horticultural Unit at the Common Leys Campus.

Delivering and assessing courses in Horticulture and Countryside Management at levels 1 to 3, tutor to all full time horticultural students. Leading development and the use of ICTat the Common Leys Campus as an e-learning advisor initially under the e-CPD programme. During the period September 2011 to July 2012 on a 0.5 contract supporting the staff in the migration from Blackboard to Moodle, with full training and support for staff developing Moodle Pages for all courses. On-going support and… Show more Delivering and assessing courses in Horticulture and Countryside Management at levels 1 to 3, tutor to all full time horticultural students. Leading development and the use of ICTat the Common Leys Campus as an e-learning advisor initially under the e-CPD programme. During the period September 2011 to July 2012 on a 0.5 contract supporting the staff in the migration from Blackboard to Moodle, with full training and support for staff developing Moodle Pages for all courses. On-going support and training was provided during the period from 1:1 training to presentations at college development days. Show less

Contributing to the delivery and assessment of horticulture programmes including units in plant science, soil science, P&D. Tutoring students. Liaising with Kings Heath Park staff in the use of their facilities for student projects.

Horticultural and educational consultancy to a range of clients including National Council for Conservation and Plants and Gardens, National Trust for Scotland, investigating future possibilities for their horticultural education and working with their gardens for life project, and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew as well as a number of private clients.

Lecturer in Horticultural and Garden History. including plant physiology, soil science, Pest & Diseases History of Glasshouses, History of Tools & Mechanisation and History of Food Production, including the influences of ancient civilisations from all over the world on all aspects of English Gardening.

Lecturing on the Horticulture, Floristry and Land & Environment Courses.Developing and managing the grounds and production facilities at the college, including associated staff. Developing a permanent garden at the Three Counties Showground.Developing and delivering courses for adults and young people with special needs.

Managing and delivering Kew’s educational programmes, off-site, using a mobile classroom. Delivery to students of all ages and abilities across the curriculum up to post graduate students, day to day management of the vehicle, developing outreach education policy, preparation of educational materials and evaluation, publicity and marketing of the programme, providing off-site training for teachers.Assisting the educational staff of the RBG and Wakehurst Place with the preparation and… Show more Managing and delivering Kew’s educational programmes, off-site, using a mobile classroom. Delivery to students of all ages and abilities across the curriculum up to post graduate students, day to day management of the vehicle, developing outreach education policy, preparation of educational materials and evaluation, publicity and marketing of the programme, providing off-site training for teachers.Assisting the educational staff of the RBG and Wakehurst Place with the preparation and delivery of the site-based education programme and assisting with teacher/student placements. Providing horticultural support to the department including training and tours of the Gardens. Show less

Inspecting sites for compliance with contract. Updating site information and altering computerised maintenance schedule, liaison with school staff on site development including ornamental planting and wildlife areas. Landscape design, tendering for works and managing awarded contracts. Tree inspection including searches for TPO’s and conservation area status, organising any subsequent remedial tree work.