Wow... I can't believe that we are into August already! Apologies for the absence of blogs recently, but having had a short break away from the island we've been busy getting all the little things done back on the mainland that we don't get a chance to do here.
Following on from the last blog entry on the 21st July, we had to head back to Cardiff for a few days of training before our official "holiday" began. A very comprehensive and practical first aid course was followed the next day by formal training in the use of Trimmers & Brushcutters, both of which we were able to pass. The latter is especially good news as we are now certified to use the machines in public areas, and that opens up another possible new door for the future.
Heading back down to Kent following the training was great, although as per normal there was little time for relaxing with a large number of jobs to get done and people to see in such a small amount of time. At least the weather really played ball when we visited Mum and Dad for a Sunday afternoon BBQ where a good time was had by all!
Although we are only just over half way through our 6 month placement on Flat Holm, the search is already on for future work as most jobs with a September / October start date are already recruiting. We have put in several applications for a range of roles in the conservation sector, and we have managed to secure an interview with the Kent Wildlife Trust for a similar placement to the one that we are currently on. Hopefully it will go well as a certain amount of time we have spent back home has been used brushing up on our knowledge.
So now tomorrow we head back to our island life once again, with a stop at Maidstone along the way for the above mentioned interview. Although we have only been off the island for such a short time I have to say I am really missing it. To us the island really feels like home and an extension of ourselves and our personality. It will be very interesting to see how the island has developed in our absence, with many of the plants coming into flower and the gulls preparing to leave the island after the breeding season.
We haven't really taken any photos this week, hence the absence of the usual snaps, but here's one from the stock cupboard just to add a little colour to the page.
So to finish off this week, do you fancy winning yourself £7080? I'm sure most people would like to, and all you need to do is write the country of Switzerland a new national anthem! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23550915
Normal blogging service should be resumed this Sunday, see you all then!
Following on from the last blog entry on the 21st July, we had to head back to Cardiff for a few days of training before our official "holiday" began. A very comprehensive and practical first aid course was followed the next day by formal training in the use of Trimmers & Brushcutters, both of which we were able to pass. The latter is especially good news as we are now certified to use the machines in public areas, and that opens up another possible new door for the future.
Heading back down to Kent following the training was great, although as per normal there was little time for relaxing with a large number of jobs to get done and people to see in such a small amount of time. At least the weather really played ball when we visited Mum and Dad for a Sunday afternoon BBQ where a good time was had by all!
Although we are only just over half way through our 6 month placement on Flat Holm, the search is already on for future work as most jobs with a September / October start date are already recruiting. We have put in several applications for a range of roles in the conservation sector, and we have managed to secure an interview with the Kent Wildlife Trust for a similar placement to the one that we are currently on. Hopefully it will go well as a certain amount of time we have spent back home has been used brushing up on our knowledge.
So now tomorrow we head back to our island life once again, with a stop at Maidstone along the way for the above mentioned interview. Although we have only been off the island for such a short time I have to say I am really missing it. To us the island really feels like home and an extension of ourselves and our personality. It will be very interesting to see how the island has developed in our absence, with many of the plants coming into flower and the gulls preparing to leave the island after the breeding season.
We haven't really taken any photos this week, hence the absence of the usual snaps, but here's one from the stock cupboard just to add a little colour to the page.
Sunset over Lavenock Point
So to finish off this week, do you fancy winning yourself £7080? I'm sure most people would like to, and all you need to do is write the country of Switzerland a new national anthem! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23550915
Normal blogging service should be resumed this Sunday, see you all then!
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