Friday, 4 July 2025

Blue Light Hub

West Ashland Fire Station, the newest in the Service, forms part of the Blue-Light Hub in Milton Keynes. It opened on Tuesday 30th June 2020 replacing Bletchley Fire Station and Great Holm Fire Station, bringing together all the crews, staff and fire appliances under one roof.
The Blue-Light Hub is also home to teams from Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Service, which create opportunities for collaborative working with their emergency service partners.
The fire station provides full-time cover across a vast area of Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. In addition to responding to incidents, the crews proactively seek to protect the community through prevention activities in the area.
Alex Fox

Friday, 27 June 2025

Forest Holiday

Forest Holidays refers to a tyoe of UK holiday that centers around staying in cabins or lodges nestled within forests, emphazing a connection with nature and offering opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. These holidays are designed to help people reconnect with nature and each other, often featuring woodland cabins with private hot tubs, wild adventures, and incredible views. Forest Holidays is also a Certified B Corp, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and creating a positive impact on the environment.
Forest Holidays offers unique holidays in some of England's and Scotland's most beautiful forests.
Guests typically stay in self-catering cabins or lodges, often equipped with private hot tubs, outdoor dining areas, and woodland views.
Forest Holidays provides a range of activities, including nature trails, cycling, water sports, and ranger-led adventures, catering to both adults and children.
The company is committed to sustainable practices and actively works to protect and enhance the forests where they operate.
Forest Holidays has a partnership with Forestry England, aiming to balance people and nature through their business model.
Forest Holidays emphasizes the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature, encouraging guests to relax, recharge, and reconnect with themselves and their surroundings.
Alex Fox

Friday, 20 June 2025

UK Astronomy

UK Astronomy is  a registered UK charity focused on educating and inspiring people about astronomy. It offers various activities like public talks, stargazing events, and educational workshops, and provides resources and guides for those interested in learning about the night sky. UK Astronomy aims to make astronomy accessible and engaging for everyone, from beginners to more experienced stargazers.
The charity was founded by Ross Hockham, who wanted to create a welcoming space for people to learn about the night sky.
Alex Fox

Friday, 13 June 2025

Community Assembly

These are some photographs  of residents and staff having a community assembly at the Chrysalis Theatre in Camphill Milton Keynes. We usually have these assemblies every month in the community so that we can discuss issues and bring up news about events happening in the community.
Alex Fox