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Open Day

• Posted On: 14 June 2017

We would like to invite YOU! Chopsticks is holding an Open Day on Monday 24th July 2017 from 10am to 3pm to raise awareness for our Charity that helps adults with disabilities by providing them with work opportunities which they may not find elsewhere. We will be holding a range of great activities and stalls such as:  Terrific Tombola  Cake Stall  ChopArts Glass Crafts  Guess how many sticks are in the bag Crafts stall  Live Music...

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John Wray Stoves

• Posted On: 11 May 2017

Our 'Garden In The Yard' scheme has been beginning to gain the interest from other local businesses all round! Our most recent project was at John Wray Stoves in Brompton On Swale.  This lovely cafe area seeked a bit of a refresh and of course Chopsticks members and staff welcomed the job. The project was a two part process, the first consisting of weeding and a tidy up with the help of our hardworking members. We then progressed to produce benches, raised beds, trellis and...

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Veg Out

• Posted On: 10 May 2017

Chopsticks are currently focusing on their 'Garden In The Yard' scheme which consists of greenscaping for local businesses. The members and staff tidy up business areas and produce and refurbish the grounds with our wooden products which includes, horse shoe planters, benches and trellis!  We visited 'Veg Out' in Barnard Castle who have a sensory garden for people with Alzheimers as part of our 'Garden In The Yard' project. Our members and staff worked very...

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