Activities at LandWorks

Hello Hammers! Now here is a thing to be writing about. Such a simple tool, used for millions of years and so easy to misplace (a personal note). “Phwoooaarr this hammer is a bit tasty.” Vince…

LandWorks is an independent charity providing a supported route back into the community for current and ex-prisoners.

“Start with I thought LandWorks was weird, proper weird. It’s still a bit odd, Chris.” …he sniffs, scrunching a fag end between his fingers. “You’re a bit posh, I’m more council house me, you like them…

‘When you come to a fork in the road, take it.’
That’s the mantra of Sue Mahon, LandWorks cook and confidante extraordinaire. She tells us about the journey that brought her to LandWorks.

An update on the land art sculpture being created by the trainees with artist-in-residence Sarah Jane Hodge, and how you can support future projects at LandWorks.

As Christmas approaches, Chris is struck once again by the power of faith – and realises the LandWorks library is missing a rather key tome…

In this week’s LandWorks blog, a comment from one of the trainees leaves Project Manager Chris Parsons reeling…

This year has seen the beginning of a market gardening enterprise at LandWorks, headed up by Project Team Leader, Mark Mitchell. As it flourishes, Mark talks about his experiences, lessons learned and plans to expand further.

LandWorks began in July 2013, with an overgrown quarry site and a huge amount of hope. New volunteer Gill looks back and summarises the first two years.

LandWorks Project Manager Chris first met Luke in May 2013. He was 28 and had spent too many unproductive years in prison. He was one of the first to graduate from the scheme – and now, he’s coming back.

LandWorks’ new fruit and veg stall has an honesty box, and the trainees are sceptical (hardened bunch that they are). Are their fears unfounded?

Two men on a train appear to have nothing in common. However, it soon transpires they share a mutual bond…