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Shout-out to the supportive team at The Walled Garden & Wisecraft!
Here is a video from David Batchelor telling us what he appreciates about his colleagues at The Walled Garden & Wisecraft. We'd love to...

Ethel Mendius
Mar 5, 20251 min read


Tesco Donation
PKAVS Big Hoose Project would like to say a massive thank you to Tesco in Perth who, last week, donated a substaintial amount of goods to...

Gareth Lalewicz
Feb 28, 20251 min read


🎶‼️MUSICIAN APPEAL‼️🎶
On Saturday 17th May 2025 we are holding the opening day of our annual Plant Sale.🪴🪴 We love to make this an inclusive family fun...

Alana Jones
Feb 18, 20251 min read


Employee Appreciation Day is coming up (7 March)
With Employee Appreciation Day coming up on 7 March, we'd like to know you appreciate about your colleagues at PKAVS! If you have...

Ethel Mendius
Feb 18, 20251 min read


When should we hold the 2025 Staff Connect Day?
Last year, you told us that Staff Connect Day fell during a busy period, and we’ve listened! This time, we want to ask you what date...

Andrea Balogh
Feb 10, 20251 min read


David: Local Hero at The Walled Garden
We'd like to share a story in the local press about David, Peer Support Worker at the Walled Garden. David has been dubbed a 'Local...

Ethel Mendius
Feb 5, 20251 min read
PKAVS Volunteer Committee Meeting – 30 January 2025
The PKAVS Volunteer Committee met for the first time in 2025, and we had a great discussion. One of our volunteers joined us, which was...

Andrea Balogh
Jan 31, 20251 min read


Ensuring Transparency and Standing Strong Together
Hello, PKAVS! As your Senior Management Team , we'd like to share an update following a recent news story about PKAVS based on the...

Senior Management Team
Jan 27, 20252 min read


Meet the SMT!
Here's an introduction to the senior managers working across the PKAVS services. Read on for a profile of Raymond , Sarah , Melanie and...

Ethel Mendius
Jan 24, 20253 min read
Celebrating Shopmobility
Here is an exciting update from Raymond, Carers Centre Manager, about the Shopmobility service. Congratulations, Rusit and Jack! Morning...

Raymond Jamieson
Jan 23, 20251 min read


PK Anti-Poverty Taskforce: A Year in Review
Here is an update from Juana Sahagun, Project Manager for the Perth and Kinross Anti-Poverty Taskforce , about this steering group's work...

Juana Sahagun
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Soap Carving Workshop
In addition to our collage workshop on 31st January, The Walled Garden will also be hosting a further FREE soap carving workshop on...

Alana Jones
Jan 20, 20251 min read
A Year in Volunteering
Here is an update from Emily, the TSI Development Officer - Volunteering, on her 2024 achievements supporting organisations and expanding...
Emily Skilton
Jan 16, 20251 min read


Collage Workshop at The Walled Garden
The Walled Garden and Wisecraft is hosting a FREE collage workshop on Friday 31st January, delivered by artist Hannah Ayre. This will run...

Alana Jones
Jan 14, 20251 min read


Christmas Music Videos!
To get in the festive spirit, the clients and volunteers at The Walled Garden and Wisecraft have made two music videos for some...

Alana Jones
Dec 24, 20241 min read


Carers Centre Newsletter - January 2025
I am pleased to share our January 2025 Newsletter with you all, please take a minute to read about what the Carers Centre has coming up...

Gareth Lalewicz
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Merry Christmas, PKAVS!
We hope you all enjoy a well-deserved break and time with family and friend this Christmas and new year. See you in 2025! To close the...

Andrea Balogh
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Difficult Conversations Matter
A group of 20 colleagues recently participated in the Difficult Conversations Matter workshop, delivered by Fiona Matthews and Leigh...

Andrea Balogh
Dec 13, 20241 min read
Be the Change Live
The TSI is launching its first ever virtual volunteering fair. Featuring our very own Walled Garden and Wisecraft, it's sure to be a hit!...
Emily Skilton
Dec 5, 20241 min read
Mindful Movement Lesson - Relaxing the Eyes
Let’s face it, sitting at a desk can be tiring. At work (and at home generally), we tend to spend most of our time focusing on objects...

Darren Forbes-Kindlen
Dec 2, 20244 min read
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