Published in Buckinghamshire Council Staff blogs·Jan 10Keeping active and managing stressHi, my name is Hannah Tomlin and I’m the Food Support Coordinator in the Helping Hand team, I am also a member of our Physical Health Staff network. This time of year is notoriously difficult for people experiencing poor mental health. …2 min read2 min read
Published in Buckinghamshire Council Staff blogs·Dec 13, 2022Tackling Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and GirlsHi, I’m Steve Kensington and I’m the council’s Domestic Abuse (DA) and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Lead, working within the Community Safety Team (Adult and Health Directorate). …4 min read4 min read
Published in Buckinghamshire Council Staff blogs·Dec 7, 2022Welcome to our digital post grottoHi there, I’m Oscar and I work in the Digital Post Room. I’m also the animated star of the Digital Post Room training videos on The Source, and recently made the finalists in this year’s Proud of You awards. …4 min read4 min read
Published in Buckinghamshire Council Staff blogs·Dec 5, 2022Inside Aylesbury foodbankHelping people in crisis since 2016 Hi, I’m Alison and I work in the communications team. Ever since I learnt about the council’s volunteer leave benefit, I’ve wanted to spend mine helping at our local foodbank. …4 min read4 min read
Published in Buckinghamshire Council Staff blogs·Nov 29, 2022A day in the life of Wenlock HouseWelcome to Wenlock! We are a team of 15 hard working individuals, many of us are still here from our opening day back in May 2019 and have known each other for nearly 4 years, welcoming new colleagues along the way! Our teamwork is our strength and shines through on…4 min read4 min read
Published in Buckinghamshire Council Staff blogs·Nov 22, 2022Why there is always a Crisis at Christmas in our houseWe first got involved with volunteering for Crisis at Christmas back in December 2012. I blame my husband as he suggested we sign up after his employer at the time (a large housing association) named them as their charity of choice. We thought we would give it a whirl and…2 min read2 min read
Published in Buckinghamshire Council Staff blogs·Nov 8, 2022Definitely maybe — my cancer journeyImagine being told that you’ve got cancer — I had the testicular variety, which I later found out was not uncommon for someone of my age (late 20’s). It’s not the sort of thing you ever want to hear, least of all when you’re trying for a baby. A few…5 min read5 min read
Nov 8, 2022How to have a more sustainable ChristmasHi, I’m Ellie Powell and I work in the Waste Prevention Department. Our main aim is to encourage Buckinghamshire residents to recycle more and waste less. …4 min read4 min read
Published in Buckinghamshire Council Staff blogs·Oct 21, 2022Work Smart — how does it work for meMy name is Ruth Cover, and I am the Business Strategy Manager for the Planning, Growth & Sustainability and Communities Directorates. My team are based on the second floor in the Gateway where the first WorkSmart pilot for the Council has been running for a few months. …2 min read2 min read
Published in Buckinghamshire Council Staff blogs·Oct 21, 2022‘He is marching with his comrades’As a child there was always a photo of my Uncle George in pride of place and my mother would talk fondly of her beloved clever, funny and mischievous younger brother. When she died the photo came to my home and I shared her stories with my children. George was…4 min read4 min read
