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Looking for educational yet fun activities for your kids this summer? ☀️ Our latest research has revealed the top 10 educational leisure attractions that promise both learning and enjoyment. Here's where you should consider taking your young explorers: 1. Natural History Museum, London - Renowned for its vast collections of natural specimens, from dinosaur skeletons to rare minerals. 2. The British Museum, London - A comprehensive museum featuring art and artefacts from global human history. 3. Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh - A historic fortress offering insights into Scotland's royal history and city views. 4. Eden Project, Cornwall - An environmental complex with biomes housing diverse plant species, promoting sustainability. 5. The Roman Baths, Bath - An ancient Roman site with historic baths and temple ruins, accompanied by an informative museum. 6. Warwick Castle, Warwick - A medieval castle with interactive historical experiences and stunning architecture. 7. National Railway Museum, York - The world's largest railway museum, showcasing Britain's railway heritage. 8. Tate Modern, London - A contemporary art gallery in a former power station displaying modern artworks. 9. Titanic Belfast, Belfast - An interactive museum at the RMS Titanic's shipyard, telling its story through innovative exhibits. 10. Stonehenge, Wiltshire - A prehistoric ring of standing stones offering insights into ancient engineering and mystery. Each destination offers unique educational experiences that will ignite curiosity and foster learning in a fun environment. These are perfect for making summer holidays memorable and enriching! #SummerLearning #SummerHolidays #MuseumVisits #KidsActivities

In the words of Galileo: “I notice that [some] go to the universities in order to become doctors or philosophers or anything, so long as it is a title, and that many go in for those professions who are utterly unfit for them, while others who would be very competent are prevented by business or their daily cares, which keep them away from letters.” In my experience, if you see the world as it was, you are celebrated. If you see the world as it is, you are ignored; but if you see the world as it can be, you are vilified! So, as commencement approaches, I look at the list of graduates for our baccalaureate and masters students and I couldn’t be prouder; as I truly believe that they see the world as it can be; and we do need more environmental science superheroes! We at Unity Environmental University proudly provide opportunity for the latter, and continue to do our best to work with regulators, industry, and accreditors to find more ways to make our curriculum relevant, affordable, and flexible in order to facilitate more access. We will never be these institutions that are proud to announce the number of students we denied, but instead we reflect on why we aren’t able to provide increased access and support within our means to give hopeful students more equitable opportunities to try. I look forward to seeing you at commencement both in person or virtually.

How to Draw Plants and Landscapes by Hilary Newhall RHS Show Exhibitor 2024, Hilary Newhall, has created a resource pack to teach her past apprentices how to draw plants and landscapes. This valuable resource has now been transformed into a concise, bitesize video for everyone to watch. Hilary hopes you find it helpful. For any questions or more information, please contact Hilary at [email protected]. #RHSTattonPark #allchangeconsulting #TheSecretGarden #LandscapeArchitecture #RHSRecommended

Exciting news! We are launching a pro version of the Art Fair Calendar. ⭐ 📅 📩 We encourage all art fair teams to check their inbox for more information and a unique link to their Calendar profile! If you can’t find the email, please contact us and we will guide you through the process. 👉 Use the Pro feature until August 31st to register your fair's edition free of charge! 💡 What is the Art Fair Pro Calendar? Following the success of our Art Fair Calendar and important feedback from numerous art fairs, galleries and artists, we have updated our calendar to the Pro version. With the Pro version, art fair organisers can quickly and easily control the information they share with our community about their fair. 💡 How does it work? In addition to the most important information, such as date and location, art fair organisers can now enter more detailed information, revolutionising the search process for potential exhibitors and fair visitors and making their selection easier.

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If you are considering a new career or hobby in 2024, how about Heritage Skills? Here is recent article about our collaboration with Historic England. If you are interested please get in touch!

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I recently completed a specialized course with the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) and Athabasca University: Canada's Open University on Preservation Housekeeping for Heritage Sites and Small Museums. 🏛️✨ This course was a deep dive into the unique needs of historic house museums, balancing preservation needs with visitor expectations. Key topics included: 🔍 Recognizing and mitigating the "Agents of Deterioration" and documenting damage. 🏠 Understanding the building as an artefact and its role in protecting collections through proper maintenance and documentation. 🧹 Exploring the theory of cleaning, emphasizing preservation housekeeping over regular janitorial cleaning. We covered appropriate methods for handling and cleaning textiles, furniture, metals, decorative arts, paintings, glass, ceramics, and more. 📋 Developing a comprehensive housekeeping plan, stocking the right supplies, and training staff effectively. This experience has enriched my understanding of heritage preservation and equipped me with practical skills to ensure the longevity and integrity of historic sites and collections. Looking forward to applying these insights and contributing to the preservation of our cultural heritage! #HeritagePreservation #Museums #HistoricHousekeeping #CulturalHeritage #Conservation