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In Chris’s latest blog, he is indebted to a Mrs Trellis from Torquay who had some useful thoughts about LandWorks – and a pertinent question about the ‘looming structure’ in Quarry Field…

“Chris can you describe me, you know, what you see now, in a few words?” At that precise moment my thoughts were more around tea break. So I wasn’t ready for such a profound question nor…

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

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

This is the second instalment of a special two-part blog – read part one here. “Oi oi oi oi” The face disappears from the window and seconds later Brian bounds into the portacabin. He looks happy,…

Once upon a time in the South Hams… 21 years ago, I had a young family and a growing landscaping business. We were on the look out for our first employee, ideally a motivated and experienced…

“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 Chris admit to the trainees that savings need to be made at LandWorks, advice to ‘deny everything’ to ‘the beak’ isn’t quite what he was expecting.

A different perspective from LandWorks, as trainee Grayson reflects on his time spent in prison and at Quarry Field.

‘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.

Local Staverton employer KJ Thulborn has given two LandWorks trainees their first vital step back into employment. Managing Director Kevin Thulborn shares his experiences.

Involved with LandWorks from the beginning, Det Sergeant Anya Teakle offers an honest and compelling perspective on rehabilitation from the ‘other side’ of the fence, persuading you to answer some tricky questions.