As the leaves turned golden and Halloween excitement filled the air, October proved to be a wonderfully busy and spooky month here at Chopsticks. Our outreach team has been out and about attending a variety of Halloween-themed events and we were thrilled to see strong sales of our Halloween products, all carefully crafted in our laser room.
Alongside the seasonal fun, everyone has continued to work hard producing kindling and supporting one another to achieve great things. We hope you enjoy reading about the highlights from another productive and enjoyable month at Chopsticks.
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Supporting Choking Prevention
This month, we were proud to purchase three LifeVac devices from the Emmerson Kelsey Choking Prevention Foundation.
LifeVac is an innovative choking rescue device that has helped save many lives around the world. We felt it was important not only to improve safety within our services but also to support the incredible work of the Foundation.
The Foundation was established by a devoted mother who tragically lost her son, Emmerson Kelsey, to choking. Since then, she has dedicated herself to raising awareness and helping to prevent similar tragedies by donating LifeVac devices to schools, nurseries, and other community settings.
We are delighted to support such a meaningful cause and are pleased to have these potentially life-saving devices available. By purchasing our three LifeVac units, we have also contributed towards the Foundation's ongoing mission to make choking prevention equipment more accessible to those who need it most.
We would like to thank the Emmerson Kelsey Choking Prevention Foundation for the valuable work they continue to do in helping keep people safe. β€οΈ
πΈ Archie enjoying some delicious pumpkin-themed treats made by his mum.
πΈ Josh showing off his brand-new boots.
πΈ Eddie and Jonathan hard at work on the Kindlet.
Product Spotlight π₯πͺ΅
Warm Up This Winter with Our Kindling!
Our high-quality kindling continues to be one of our best-selling products, and it's easy to see why. Paired with our handcrafted kindling boxes, it's the perfect combination for keeping fires lit and homes cosy. Made with care by our talented team, every purchase supports the valuable work we do at Chopsticks.
Perfect for log burners, open fires, and cosy nights in! β¨
Handcrafted hardwood kindling storage box, with or without handles.
Size Width 39cm, Depth 23.5cm, Height 23cm
Not suitable for postage. Local collection or stockist pickup only.
Handmade in our Northallerton workshop using clean, dry softwood offcuts. Every piece is chopped, checked and packed by hand by our supported team members, creating meaningful work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Woodsure Ready to Burn certified, this kindling lights easily, burns well and offers reliable, low-moisture performance for log burners, open fires, fire pits and chimineas. Supplied in a biodegradable Chopsticks-branded bag.
By choosing our kindling, youβre helping reduce waste and supporting our inclusive community workshops.
Woodsure Ready to Burn certified
Clean, dry softwood
Packed by hand in our workshop
Biodegradable and recyclable packaging
Providing supported work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism
If youβd like to see how our team makes and packs our kindling, visit our Workshop page.
Not suitable for postage β available via local collection or stockist pickup.
You can collect your kindling from our Northallerton workshop or find a nearby retailer on our Stockists page.
Looking for a smaller option? Try our Small Kindling Bag.
Laura and John had a fab time at the town hall showcasing our Spooky Halloween decorations.
Oreo's Corner πΎ
Oreo was so excited to see his best friend before nursery that he couldn't wait inside, he sat outside patiently waiting for her to arrive! π₯°
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to sharing more of our projects, achievements, and adventures with you next month! ππβ€οΈ