I have been working in the Education Centre as a Comms Assistant for the past month and I must say that I find it very relaxing and positively appeasing. Of course, most of all, the reason why I love working here is because I enjoy my role. However, the space also plays a crucial part in my happiness at my role. The biggest reason is the fact that I get to enjoy sitting in a vast room that used to be a stable. Although it can get breezy in here, the rustic atmosphere makes me feel like I'm home. Some days are also full of life, as I encounter small children with their teachers doing arts and crafts while learning about the site's history with Jean, the Palace's Learning Assistant. She is in on the same day as me, and has the most amazing pot of dried lavender that fills the room with its sweet scent - thanks Jean! Moreover, the children's bursts of laughter and innocent questions reach my room and give it warmth.
Also, during my time here, I have regularly met handy person volunteer Brandon who has been repainting the storage room, and the garden apprentices Josh and Daniel as they come in and out of the education centreom. It is nice to put faces to names!
The only downside to working in the stables is that I can sometimes find myself alone, as my line manager's office is one floor above me and the last thing I'd expect to see at Fulham Palace is a lift! So if you're ever close by and want to have a friendly chat, do pop in, it would be nice to meet you! Although, I should probably get back to work soon...
Sincerely yours,
Ahou
Back in the day, when horses were the popular means of transport for people & goods