Kate Maynard

Environmentalist, Emergency Planner, Snow Observer, Tuck shop volunteer, Music Mum & Hiker.
I'd rather be on a wild beach.
All views my own

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

@clipperteas Is your hot chocolate carton recyclable? I can't see any symbols on it?

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

@mtthwhgn The 'never had a job title that captures what I do' resonates loudly!

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

@FEWeek @ucas_online @CareerEnt Missed the opportunity to talk about funding, and the need for parents with deep pockets to support young people through apprenticeships. No access to student funding, and not paid enough to cover private rental accommodation. Great opportunities, for those that can afford it

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

@EvaWiseman You've hit the nail on the head. As my youngest child prepares to leave school, I reflect that our education system is really not meeting the needs of children and young people. We need to thoroughly rethink childhood and education.

[HydrometryEA @HydrometryEA]

World Rivers Day. A brief video of some of the work hydrometry teams do to monitor the water environment. Quantifying the flow informs teams managing the delicate balance of demand from business, river users and nature. #worldriversday

[BBC Bristol @BBCBristol]

Absolutely incredible 👏🚑
Trowbridge Rugby Women, take a bow ❤️

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

Roadtrip! Tempted just to follow the Ice-cream Van covoy

[Lucy Easthope @LucyGoBag]

If you want to understand a little more about how emergency preparedness in the U.K. actually works may I softly and respectfully suggest this:

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

My friend and colleague, Maddy. Well said! #Solidarity #EAFairPay

[Prospect Union @ProspectUnion]

“You need to get the environment that you pay for.” 🗣️

Prospect member Maddy is striking for better pay at the Environment Agency #EAFairPay

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

On the picket line again today for #EAFairPay @UNISON_WET @unisontheunion It's time to start paying public sector workers fairly

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

I'm taking part in a second day of strike action today for #EAFairPay

[Christina McAnea @cmcanea]

🔓The government must unlock EA pay talks.

Solidarity to all environment agency workers taking strike action today.

It’s the second day on the picket line for many of these essential workers. They deserve fair pay. Show them your support today #EAFairPay 👏 👏 👏 @UNISON_WET

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

#EAFairPay @UNISON_WET @unisontheunion

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

Getting lots of support #Reading @UNISON_WET @unisontheunion #EAFairPay

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

It's a cold morning, but I'm heading to the picket line. Public services will simply collapse if we don't pay people fairly #EAFairPay @UNISON_WET

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

Workers at the Environment Agency will strike tomorrow for the first time over pay in the Agency's history

These dedicated and skilled staff are out all hours, all weathers, protecting our communities. Please support them #EAFairPay

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

I will be striking tomorrow for #EAFairPay

[UNISON - UK's largest union @unisontheunion]

Workers at the Environment Agency will strike tomorrow for the first time over pay in the Agency's history

These dedicated and skilled staff are out all hours, all weathers, protecting our communities. Please support them #EAFairPay

[Dave Harford @dharford79]

With many flood warnings in place around the UK, as rivers & Ford levels rise quickly, it’s imperative you DO NOT try to cross a flood in your vehicle.

Just 12 inches of moving water will float a family size car.

32% of flood related deaths occur in vehicles.

#RoadSafety

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

Over half of our electricity generation came from #Wind yesterday. #ThingsThatGiveMeHope https://t.co/2hhsiEDhAy

[Wind - GB Grid @UK_WindEnergy]

GB Grid: Yesterday's #Wind generation.

Wind generation: 346.21GWh (51.01%)
GB total: 678.76GWh #WindDayCharts #GridDayCharts

[Dave Throup @DaveThroup]

No specific location, timing or forecast peaks in flood warnings due to industrial action at @EnvAgency

All incident response roles at the Agency are filled by volunteers who receive modest reward for filling 24 hour rosters

Not sure if flood defence operation is also affected

[Kate Maynard @Justk8M]

'Kids' may all be teens and young adults, but there is still #Lego construction to be done at Christmas 🎄😃