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Garden Care

Chopsticks low cost garden and home maintenance service assists over 60 elderly and disabled people living in Northallerton, Thirsk and Bedale.

On a regular basis Chopsticks members support the local community by providing grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, general cleaning, and painting services. The low cost scheme is between £8.00 and £12.00 per visit and clients are normally visited on a fortnightly basis

Chopsticks’ members are supported by the full time Garden Care Supervisor to undertake their tasks.

By assisting disabled or older people with their strenuous tasks the scheme enables older people to remain in and enjoy their homes, consequently postponing the need for them to enter residential care.

All activities provide an opportunity for our members to: 

  • Access real work activities
  • Participate in a member led society
  • Overcome social exclusion
  • Improve the quality of life
  • Boost their self esteem and confidence
  • Feel valued by providing a needed service to the community

Referrals to the scheme can be made by contacting Chopsticks direct or via various agencies such as NYCC Social Services Directorate, Age Concen and Carers Centers.

Please Visit The Companies That Support Chopsticks

Living Fire Centre

North Yorkshire Timber

Timber Products Ltd

Joseph Parr

Lowe and Simpson

Yorkshire Forward