Posts by Steven Cotton
Top Tips For Working From Home
Top tips for working from home: 1. Find somewhere to work that feels vaguely work like (not your bed!) 2. Try and keep work hours – structure is good for us! 3. Take proper breaks #workhardplayhard 4. Set goals – a realistic task list each day will keep you on track! 5. Keep in touch…
Read MoreBusiness Unusual: Covid19 Update
Grow Update Due to recent government announcements we have made the difficult decision to close our doors for the foreseeable. All Grow meetings and events are postponed (for now). We are however about to post some exciting content and updates so keep your eyes open. We will be hosting online coaching sessions with our trainees…
Read MoreGrow Curry Night Online Auction NOW LIVE
The Grow Curry Night is fast approaching. We know lots of you wanted to attend but were unable to make the date so we thoughts we’d do something to make sure you didn’t feel to left out. The online auction is NOW LIVE and we have a whole host of fantastic prizes you can bid…
Read MoreVolunteer With Grow This Spring
It’s a very exciting time to be a part of the Grow team. It feels as though things are developing fast and the opportunities are quickly coming our way. We’d love to be able to do more. Grow relies upon a fantastic team of volunteers to keep running. These volunteers contribute in a range…
Read MoreGrow Spring 2020 Programme
Referrals are now open for our Spring 2020 Programme. We kick off on the 3rd of Feb at 1:30pm. To refer, click here
Read MoreGrow Curry Night Volume 2
The Grow Curry Workshop is back! After a fantastic event of last year, we’ve decide to have a second curry workshop! This event includes a workshop where you get to learn how to make a classic curry. You then get to eat your creation whilst raising money for a fantastic cause! Details are as follows:…
Read MoreVolunteer with Grow
Volunteer Employment Coach Role Description Grow exists to inspire hope and unlock potential in young people. We do this by running an 8-week employment programme that integrates employment coaching with horticultural work experience. Job title – Volunteer Employment Coach Contract – Volunteer Hours – 5 hour per week (minimum) Location – The Print House, 21-23 North…
Read MoreGrow Christmas Cards
We are very excited to be selling Christmas cards inspired by our friends at Holly Hagg Farm. The details of the cards are as follows: Size – a6 Pack – 5 cards per pack Cost – £4.50 per pack To order your cards, email admin@growuk.org Thanks all
Read MoreRun For Grow
We have a fantastic troop of runners taking part in the Monsal Trail run on the 21st of March 2020. We are looking for more people to join. There’s a 10k run and a half marathon – so options for newer runners as well as those who are a little more experienced. We…
Read MoreLucy’s Story
Lucy was a part of our pilot programme in October 2018. On day one Lucy walked in to the Grow training room on edge and nervous. Turning up was a huge step! Lucy had been out of education and unemployed for several years, having been deeply affected by anxiety. Initially Lucy felt hugely apprehensive…
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