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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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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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Photo story: Public servants enjoy Eastbourne Airshow
Public sector and civil service membership club Boundless invited its local members to attend the Eastbourne International Airshow on 18-21 August 2022. It was Boundless’ fifth year supporting the event, which is one of the UK’s largest air shows. Over 1,200 Boundless members and guests enjoyed…
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Public servants enjoy Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Public sector and civil service membership club Boundless invited its local members to attend the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta on 11-14 August. It was Boundless’ fifth year supporting the event, which features the mass ascent of 130 balloons of different shapes and sizes into the sky. More…
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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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Is saying ‘thank you’ the key to keeping employees happy?
Research ahead of the International Week of Happiness at Work, which begins on 21 September, reveals that a simple ‘thank you’ from employers could be the key to keeping staff happy. It comes as no surprise that for the 2,003 people surveyed by public sector membership club Boundless about what…
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Dramatic change in the way public sector workers are appreciated in Belfast
From 86 days since they were last thanked to just 5 days A remarkable turnaround in the way Belfast people feel about public sector workers has been underlined by a survey – which says appreciation has increased 91 per cent in the space of a year. Just 12 months ago a survey by public sector…
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Dramatic change in the number of times public sector workers are thanked in Newcastle
From 54 days since they last received a ‘thank you’ to just 6 days – but on Public Service Day is it enough? A remarkable turnaround in the way Newcastle people feel about public sector workers has been underlined by a survey – which says appreciation for them has increased 89 per cent in…
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Edinburgh comes out top when it comes to thanking its public sector workers
From 49 days since they were last thanked to just 2.5 days this year – the best result in the UK A remarkable turnaround in the way Edinburgh people feel about public sector workers has been underlined by a survey – which says the city is top of the table when it comes to saying thank you. Just…
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Refuse collectors now the most under-appreciated public sector workers in Gloucestershire
They finish way ahead of nurses, police and care workers in local survey – with bus drivers in second Refuse collectors have been named as by far and away the most under-appreciated public sector profession in Gloucestershire. A survey by public sector membership club Boundless asked people in the…
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Remarkable rise in how often we say ‘thank you’ to a police officer
Survey shows increase of 43 per cent in the space of one year as nation prepares for Public Service Day A remarkable turnaround in the way the nation feels about public sector workers has been highlighted by a survey which says appreciation for the police has risen by 43 per cent in one year. Just…
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Remarkable rise in how often we say ‘thank you’ to a teacher
Survey shows increase of 88 per cent in the space of one year as nation prepares for Public Service Day A remarkable turnaround in the way the nation feels about public sector workers has been highlighted by a survey which says appreciation for teachers has risen by 88 per cent in one year. Just 1…
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Remarkable rise in how often we say ‘thank you’ to civil service workers
Survey shows increase of 81 per cent in the space of one year as nation prepares for Public Service Day A remarkable turnaround in the way the nation feels about public sector workers has been highlighted by a survey which says appreciation for those working in the civil service has risen by 81 per
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Dramatic change in the way public sector workers are appreciated in Cardiff
From 68 days since they were last thanked to just 4 – and nurses no longer seen as least-appreciated profession A remarkable turnaround in the way people in Cardiff feel about public sector workers has been underlined by a survey – which says appreciation has increased 94 per cent in the space
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Dramatic change in the way public sector workers are appreciated in Bristol
From 55 days since they last thanked to 13.5 – and nurses no longer seen as least-appreciated profession A remarkable turnaround in the way Bristol people feel about public sector workers has been underlined by a survey – which says appreciation has increased 75 per cent in the space of a year.
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Care workers now more under-appreciated than nurses according to latest poll
Care workers have risen to second on a list of the most underappreciated public sector roles according to the British public - overtaking nurses. A survey by public sector membership club Boundless asked workers across the country to name the profession they felt was most under-appreciated in the…
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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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Remarkable rise in how often we say ‘thank you’ to a public sector worker
Survey shows increase of 84 per cent in the space of one year as nation prepares for Public Service Day A remarkable turnaround in the way the nation feels about public sector workers has been underlined by a survey – which says appreciation has increased 84 per cent in the space of a year. Just…
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Dramatic change in the way public sector workers are appreciated in Belfast
From 86 days since they were last thanked to just 5 days A remarkable turnaround in the way Belfast people feel about public sector workers has been underlined by a survey – which says appreciation has increased 91 per cent in the space of a year. Just 12 months ago a survey by public sector…
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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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£100,000 of free films for public service workers from Boundless
Boundless, the membership association for public sector and civil service workers, is giving away 10,000 film codes from streaming platform Chili, worth £10 each, for public service workers as a thank you for their hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Chili service features latest films such…
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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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Public Service Day campaign wins backing of North Thanet MP
People of Kent urged to say ‘thank you’ to public service workers on June 23 A campaign asking people to say ‘thank you’ to the country’s millions of public service workers on Public Service Day has won the backing of North Thanet MP Roger Gale. The day, on June 23, was officially launched…
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Public Service Day campaign launched by Brighton’s Boundless wins backing of MP Peter Kyle
People of Sussex urged to say ‘thank you’ to public service workers on June 23 A campaign asking people to say ‘thank you’ to the country’s millions of public service workers on Public Service Day has won the backing of Hove MP Peter Kyle. The day, on June 23, was officially launched by…
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Public Service Day campaign wins backing of MP Johnny Mercer
People of Plymouth urged to say ‘thank you’ to public service workers on June 23 A campaign asking people to say ‘thank you’ to the country’s millions of public service workers on Public Service Day has won the backing of Plymouth Moor View MP Johnny Mercer. The day, on June 23, was…
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Public Service Day campaign wins backing of Poplar & Limehouse MP
People of Tower Hamlets urged to say ‘thank you’ to public service workers on June 23 A campaign asking people to say ‘thank you’ to the country’s millions of public service workers on Public Service Day has won the backing of Poplar & Limehouse MP Jim Fitzpatrick. The day, on June 23, was…
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Leading with Boundless enthusiasm
Introducing Heather Glanville, new Association Chair of Boundless Boundless, the membership club for civil service and public sector workers, has announced a new Association Chair. Heather Glanville has been appointed as the first female chair in 45 years. Having spent the last 20 years as a…
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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…
