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Bertie the Bedford joins Brum at Cotswold Motoring Museum following remarkable restoration
Two star-studded pieces of British motoring nostalgia have been brought together at the Cotswold Motoring Museum, where a fully restored 1962 Bedford ice cream van has been unveiled at the home of children’s television favourite Brum. Affectionately known as Bertie, the vintage ice cream van has…
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Boundless scales public sector benefits offering via Charity for Civil Servants and Each Person partnerships
Boundless, the membership club for public sector and civil service workers, has expanded its employee benefits reach through new partnerships with the Charity for Civil Servants and employee rewards platform Each Person, extending access to more than 80,000 public sector employees across the UK. The…
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£50,000 renovation for flagship Cotswold Cottage
Cotswold Cottages, picturesque holiday accommodation in the heart of Gloucestershire’s Bourton-on-the-Water, has unveiled a major refurbishment of its largest property, Stepping Stones. The spacious three-bedroom cottage – which has appeared on the likes of Kourtney Kardashian’s Instagram…
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One in three Brits feel disconnected from their community – but some cities are bucking the trend
New research has found one in three Brits say they feel disconnected from their local community, highlighting a growing social connection gap across the UK and stark regional differences in a sense of belonging. The national study, commissioned by public sector membership club Boundless, found that…
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New benefits for V&A Dundee as Boundless launches employee offer
Boundless, the membership club for public sector and civil service workers, has expanded its offering with a new employee benefits package, which is being rolled out to the team at V&A Dundee. All 80 staff members at Scotland’s design museum are eligible, with the club’s Boundless Plus…
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Enjoy magical winter days out for less with Boundless
With dazzling discounts on some of the UK’s most enchanting days out this winter, families can make the most of the festive season for less with Boundless, the membership club for public sector and civil service workers and retirees. Boundless members enjoy unlimited complimentary access to…
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Boundless expands member benefits with National Art Pass, unlocking entry to more than 1,000 cultural sites
Public servants can now enjoy free and half-price entry to hundreds of galleries, museums and historic houses across the UK with Boundless membership club, which has added Art Fund’s National Art Pass to its range of benefits. Boundless Plus members (£68 a year) will be able to access more than…
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Say thank you with a Boundless membership gift
Boundless – the membership club for public sector and civil service workers – has launched a new way to say thank you with the gift of year-round perks. For the first time ever, family and friends can now purchase a Boundless or Boundless Plus membership as a gift – just in time for those…
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Pod goals: Whitemead Forest Park reveals glamping glow-up
Whitemead Forest Park, a woodland getaway in the heart of the Forest of Dean, has unveiled major upgrades to its glamping accommodation in time for the summer season. Approximately £95,000 has been invested in refurbishing four Megapod Deluxes and 11 Megapod Premiers in The Hollow, a charming…
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Cotswold Cottages unveils stunning £100,000 renovation
Cotswold Cottages, set in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water in Gloucestershire, has completed a major refurbishment to transform its accommodation and visitor experience. A total of £100,000 has been invested in upgrading the four one-bedroom cottages, which now feature fully renovated kitchens and…
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Paws for a brew at Whitemead Forest Park’s new pet-friendly café
Whitemead Forest Park, nestled in the heart of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, has unveiled its first pet-friendly café and indoor area for pets. The Wild Boar Coffee café is in a newly restored building in the central area of the park, offering guests the perfect hangout for them and their…
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Visit iconic palaces and 100+ Scottish sights with Boundless Plus
Public servants can now enjoy free unlimited access to Historic Royal Palaces sites and more than 100 National Trust for Scotland places thanks to a new membership package from Boundless, opening the door to £599* in total annual savings. The new Boundless Plus membership package offers four…
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About Boundless Membership
Boundless is the membership club that gives great deals all over the country to public sector and civil service workers, current or retired (membership costs just £40 a year). These include: Unlimited complimentary access to Kew Gardens in London and Wakehurst in West Sussex, with 50 per cent off…
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Easter breaks under £150
As Easter approaches, many are searching for opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends. Nonetheless, organising a holiday can be costly, so that’s why we've collated this list of low-priced Easter getaways that can be enjoyed for under £150. A diverse range of UK holidays…
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Save money on Glow Wild at Wakehurst and other festive fun this Christmas with Boundless
This festive season, public sector and civil service membership club Boundless is offering discounted tickets for members to Glow Wild 2022, the magical winter night-time lantern trail at Wakehurst in West Sussex. Boundless membership costs £32 a year and is open to anybody working in or retired…
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Revealed: the UK’s top 40 best value days out for summer
The staycation trend is here to stay in 2022, and with the summer holidays just around the corner, families throughout the UK will be looking for fun ways to spend their days for less. Civil-service and public-sector club Boundless compiled a list with the help of four experts and asked thousands of…
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Treat the family more for less this Christmas with £245* worth of savings from Boundless
Civil-service and public-sector membership club Boundless announces four new benefits for members, their families and friends: Kids Pass, Dine, plus complimentary access to Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) sites, Kew Gardens and Wakehurst With just over two months before Christmas, now’s the time
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Coming soon: alfresco forest dining on the terrace at Whitemead
Alfresco dining will be the order of the day at Whitemead Forest Park in the Forest of Dean this summer after plans were announced to enhance its outdoor terrace. The plans include more space for outdoor dining and seating, complete with a new canopy to create shade – an ideal location for…
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Public Sector membership club Boundless announces new CEO
Colin Slinn steps up as part of a new-look executive team Boundless, the UK membership club for civil service and public sector workers, has announced Colin Slinn as its new CEO. Colin, who has been with Boundless since 2004, previously held the role of Chief Financial Officer and has 25 years of…
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Dramatic 95 per cent rise in the way public sector workers are appreciated in Brighton
From 77 days since they were last thanked to just 3.5 days – and nurses no longer seen as least-appreciated profession A remarkable turnaround in the way Brighton & Hove people feel about public sector workers has been underlined by a survey – which says appreciation has increased an incredible…
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Inspector Morse’s legendary Mark 2 Jaguar named most iconic British TV car of all time
Inspector Morse’s iconic Mark 2 Jaguar has been named as the top British TV car of all time. The fictional Oxford detective’s legendary burgundy motor, driven by the late John Thaw, cruised to victory ahead of rivals such as Del Boy’s Reliant Regal three-wheeler van and The Saint’s classy…
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Range Rover tops the list of the most iconic cars of all time – and not even James Bond can compete!
The Range Rover has beaten even James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 to be named as the most iconic car of all time. The legendary four-wheel drive, first launched in 1970 and still in production now, topped the list, leaving sports cars, television cars and movie cars in its wake. Bond’s famous silver…
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The UK’s top winter beach walks named – just in time for a Christmas stroll
Best places to get moving in a Winter Wanderland The UK’s best winter beach walks have been named just in time for a bracing festive stroll - with Robin Hood’s Bay in Yorkshire taking top spot. The list was put together by Boundless, the events and experiences club for public sector workers…
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More than a million public sector workers have never been thanked – is it time to show them some kindness?
Membership club Boundless calls for action on World Kindness Day Public sector membership club, Boundless, has revealed shocking statistics ahead of World Kindness Day on 13 November, which shows that a fifth of the country’s public sector workers (over a million people) have never received a
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1 in 5 teachers have NEVER been thanked – is it time to put that right?
Research ahead of World Teachers Day reveals how shockingly under-appreciated teachers are One in five teachers say they have NEVER received a ‘thank you’ for doing their job, according to a survey by public sector membership club Boundless. The research, which polled 2004 UK workers in advance…
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Revealed: the things that would make us happier at work in National Work Life Week
Public sector membership club Boundless has revealed statistics ahead of National Work Life Week (October 7-11) which suggest money is not the only key to a happier work life. The research, which polled over 2,000 UK workers in both the public and private sector, asked employees what would make them…
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Recreate James Bond’s drive on Britain’s greatest road trip… without the £5m price tag
Driving experts say Scotland’s Crianlarich to Glencoe route doesn’t need a vintage Bond car James Bond’s silver Aston Martin, like the one which stole the show on a Scottish road named the greatest in Britain, has recently been auctioned. But experts say petrolheads could enjoy the A82 just…
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It’s full steam ahead as the UK’s top seven steam railway journeys are revealed
The UK’s top steam railway journeys have been named with vintage trains in Scotland, England and Wales all making the list. The magnificent seven was put together by Boundless, the events and experiences club for public sector workers, which also named Britain’s 50 Greatest Drives earlier this…
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A fifth of public sector workers have NEVER received a thank you from the people they serve – is it time to put that right?
Research ahead of Public Service Day reveals how shockingly under-appreciated our nurses, teachers, police officers and civil servants are A fifth of the country’s public sector workers say they have NEVER received a ‘thank you’ for doing their job as Public Service Day approaches. Almost 5.4m…
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Boundless launches calendar of exclusive experiences for public sector workers
Boundless, the membership club for civil servants and public sector workers, has launched a bumper calendar of events and money-can’t-buy experiences for 2019. With 12 events throughout the year, including exclusive previews to new attractions – such as the £20 million Silverstone Experience…
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Revealed: The UK’s Top 50 greatest drives
The UK’s top 50 greatest drives have been revealed, showcasing the nation’s most scenic and exciting road trips. From the overall winner in Scotland, which was once travelled by James Bond, to a mountainous trail through Snowdonia in Wales and a winding trek in north-west England which famously…
