More birthday wishes, from Alan Preece, Senior Warden at Saltwells Nature Reserve and a long time friend of CJS.
Happy birthday CJS! 25 years is a long time and has seen a
lot of changes within the Countryside sector.
I first came across CJS 20 years ago when I was volunteering
at a local country park. Each Ranger read it eagerly and then us volunteers
scoured it looking for the next handful of jobs we would be applying for over
the coming week.
Over the following years I’ve subscribed on and off as
circumstances have changed and seen CJS increase in scope and quality. Now I am
always drawn to the news and grants sections of CJS Professional to help me
deliver my various roles in ever shifting circumstances.
When my employer has vacancies I always call for them to be
sent to CJS. It is still essential reading for anyone looking to get their foot
on the ladder or to move up and onwards.
A few years ago I began as committee member of Countryside
Management Association which has had a long and productive partnership with CJS
for many years. For a time CJS carried out our admin and also brought fresh
eyes and experience which helped us with moving forward as an organisation.
They are still key partners and continue to help us to serve the Countryside
Management sector.
So much has changed over the last 25 years, but CJS has
always played an important and evolving role.
So happy birthday and thank you for all you have achieved
both for the individual ranger and the industry as a whole. I’m looking forward
to seeing you continue your great work well into the future.“
Alan Preece, Senior Warden, Saltwells
Nature Reserve
Reminder that this month's Birthday Present is from Forestry
England marking their centenary and change of name to Forestry England, we have
a year's membership to any of their 30 forests.
Each is tailored for visiting and supporting a specific
forest or wood. It’s an ideal way for our visitors to help us look after their
local forest and save money through free parking and a variety of other
benefits and discounts. Find out more about our membership.