#SmallCharityWeek

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We have the pleasure of working with The Genesis Trust in Bath. They have been established in the city for over 21 years, and are the first point of contact for homeless and vulnerable adults in Bath.

The Genesis Trust are running a fundraising coffee morning tomorrow at Three Ways School in Odd Down as part of #SmallCharityWeek.

Donation match - Thursday 22nd June only!
If you can't make it for coffee  but would like to make a donation - you can! As part of Small Charity Week, 'Local Giving' is matching funding gifts up to £25 only on Thursday 22nd June. Click here to donate.

 

 

Thank you from Melissa

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“Thank you so much for the card and flowers that are currently brightening up my sitting room!

Thank you too for the messages I’ve been getting, you are all very kind!

I am so pleased to say that the operation went well and instantly my leg pain has gone! We are still waiting for histology results and there is still a way to go yet with my recovery but I’m up and about and came home from hospital after just two days which is incredible!

We are so thankful to God for bringing me through yet another operation and I hope to be back in the office before to long.

Thank you so much! ”
— Melissa

SRA Team Bath Boules

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Thank you to everybody that came along on Saturday to Bath Boules and made it such a fun day!

The team spirit certainly was apparent as we cracked open the beer and pimms around 11am. This spurred us on winning a total of 3 games. 

Here are some photos from the day. Click on the photo to see the full image. 

 

 

 

First family holiday with Evie

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For those that weren't here last week, Jane popped in with little Evie. She shared a few pictures from their first family holiday with Evie. I couldn't resist posting them as they are so cute!

 

Two tunnels run in the sun

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Well done to Amy, Emma, Jimi, Oliver and Karen for completing the Two Tunnels run yesterday morning!  They all managed to do a better time than before. Taking part in the Two Tunnels series is helping to build their fitness. And in Emma's case recovery from a bad knee.

Next race is on 9th July. More details available on the blog soon!

That's the Ping Pong spirit!

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Lizzie, Alex and Amy had a ping pong stand-off last week at the Bath Brew House.  Look out for details of the return match soon!

Quiz masters... well nearly!

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The star quiz team this week was Lizzie, Alex, Amy, Jonathan, Karen and a stranger called Adam!

It was a challenging 60 question round, which we were surprised to win third place in. Perhaps the cocktails helped?

Look out for more details of the next team quiz night, which we hope to get together for in June.

 

Staff news

 

 

 

RIBA Pension update

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The Partners’ have confirmed that SRA will use the ‘RIBA Pension’ for the practice’s  workplace pension scheme.

We have agreed to bring forward our staging date to 1st April to coincide with the accounting financial year. This provides additional time to get things up and running in advance of our formal staging date which is August .

We’re  expecting RIBA to be in touch in the next week or two to get us set up on the portal, following which we will be able to explain the process and provide more detail. The first payment into the scheme will be made at the end of April (i.e. when April’s salaries are paid).

In the meantime we’ve attached a few documents that we hope are useful for you all to read, also the link to the powerpoint from the webinar Jan did can be found here. We particularly encourage you to read the ‘introduction for employees’ guide which provides some more detail about eligibility, joining the scheme and contributions.

If you have any questions please discuss with Beth. 

An Introduction for Employees

Member Guide

Freestyle Funds

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making our laugh matter - 24th March

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Join the Friday fun and help change lives.

Friday 24th March is Red Nose Day. We want to do our bit and raise some money towards the projects that are being supported this year. All you need to do is wear something red to work or bring a red accessory (or both)!

Please pay £1 to Emma or Amy tomorrow (or more if you like). They will leave a pot on top of reception with a team list to tick off your payment.

Next week I'll pay in the money online to go directly to the Red Nose project fundraising.

The difference we make: read more

 

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An eventful week

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A message from Matt

“Jack Henry Slinn was born at the RUH on Wednesday 8th March, weighing 7lb 9 oz. We are now safe at home and enjoying life as a little family. Obviously everything is a massive learning curve; we’ve only had one night at home so far and you guessed it, it was no holiday! We are still very much in love, however.”

Gender pay equality

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With the recent release of the AJ Annual Women in Architecture survey results, the Practice took the opportunity to look at salaries at SRA to see how we match up. 

After analysis, the Partners are very pleased to report that at all levels our salaries are gender-blind.

There are many considerations when deciding salary levels, including qualifications, level of experience, and contribution to the practice. Throughout SRA, wherever there are members of staff at the same level doing the same work, they are paid the same.

In spite of this, the Practice chooses not to be complacent. We strive to continue to be an equal opportunities employer and employ the best of those available.

To read further information about SRA’s equal opportunities policy and procedures, please refer to section 6 of the office handbook. Please direct any questions to the Partners or the HR Manager. 

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Cups of tea, chocolate and jelly babies

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Latest news from Jane

So, she doesn't really do sleeping and really enjoys eating. She's very strong and lifts herself up on her arms and her long legs pummel me when she is cross.  We've a passionate little girl on our hands. And it's beyond exhausting....

We've sent Tom out to work to bring us back news from the big outside world of grown-ups. Our aim is to be dressed, fed and alive when he returns (and preferably not crying).

But, Evie is so cute! Something about that makes it possible to keep going (that and cups of tea, too much chocolate and too many jelly babies). 

A video is available offline. The link has been circulated via the staff news email. 

We made it!

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Two Tunnels 5K run

A breakthrough (cold) morning!

Amy, Emma and I, along with Jimi and Oliver, tackled the Two Tunnels 5K run yesterday morning. Emma, Oliver and Jimi completed the run in graceful style.

Karen and Amy were delighted to run most of the distance with some short interludes of walking on the hills!

We look forward to the next Two Tunnels event on 14th May. 

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Name that song!

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Current SRA team play list

If you have Spotify, you can access the playlist here. 

 

  • Mumford & Sons - I will wait
  • London Grammar – wasting my young years
  • Simon & Garfunkel – Frank Lloyd Wright
  • Elton John - Daniel
  • Sentimental - Kenny G
  • Alt j – left hand free
  • Team me - show me
  • Villagers - Everything I am is yours
  • AC/DC - if you want blood (you got it)
  • Walk The Moon - Shut Up and Dance
  • Texas – Inner Smile
  • Whitney Houston - I wanna dance with some body
  • Swedish house mafia – don’t you worry child
  • The Contours - Do you love me
  • Massive Attack - Angel
  • Kings of Leon – Find Me
  • Disturbed – Sound of Silence
  • Starsailor - Alcoholic
  • Pompeii - Bad Blood
  • Chuck Berry - Johnny be Goode
  • The Weeknd - Rockin
  • The Who – Baba O’Riley
  • Creed – My Own Prison
  • McAlmont and Butler - Yes
  • Amy Winehouse – Valerie
  • Credence Clearwater Revival - Heard it Through the Grapevine
  • Tenacious D - Tribute
  • Tupac – changes
  • Leftfield - Release the Pressure
  • Kendrick Lamar - King Kunta
  • Blink 182 - Feeling This
  • Gloria Jones- Tainted Love
  • John Martyn - Man in the Station  
  • Belle and Sebastian - Boy with the Arab Strap.
  • Tracy Chapman – Fast Car
  • Nickleback - Savin’ me
  • Darude – Sandstorm
  • Intouchable - Intouchables
  • OMC - How Bizarre
  • Inner City - Pennies from Heaven

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