Projects

GRoW

The Greyfriars Recycling of Wood Project started in 2008. We are open 4 days a week and have about 10 regular volunteers on each day. They transform unwanted church pews into beautiful, bespoke pieces of furniture. They work under the supervision of Tommy Steel (Workshop Manager). In due course we intend the project to become a self- sustaining Social Enterprise that does not require outside funding.

Making the most of donated pews!!

For more information or to come and see what we do for yourself visit GRoW.

PLOUGH TO PLATE

Combining Cookery classes and gardening this exciting project aims to link individuals normally detached from the food system to the entire process.

HERB GARDEN

Over two hundred varieties of herbs are maintained by participants in the project and used to make traditional herbal products.

CLOOT

Traditional textile crafts are re-introduced to our participants with an emphasis on weaving, felting, knitting and clothes making.

ARTS AND EDUCATION

Music, Drama, ESOL, Literacy, Computers and more are all on offer giving participants creative outlets and access to qualifications. 

GRASSROOTS

Grassroots is an arts and crafts workshop run most Fridays between 2pm and 4pm in the Kirkhouse. As well as a structured activity each week Grassroots offers hospitality, fun and companionship. Craft activities can include card making, tile painting, sewing, knitting, making wooden key rings and coasters, dream catchers and much more. If people would rather not participate in the set activity, they are equally welcome to sit and read a book, play the guitar, do a jigsaw or have a quiet chat with a volunteer. Some weeks demonstrations are offered by different artists. The kettle is always on and homemade flapjacks, tea and coffee play an important part in the afternoon.

Every Grassroots workshop is advertised stating each week’s activity and inviting people to come. There is no expectation to stay for the full session and people can pop in for a short time if they wish.

Grassroots helps to build trusting relationships, provides an environment where people feel listened to and respected and gives the opportunity to learn new skills and leave with a hand crafted gift.

“I find Grassroots interesting and enthralling, also the volunteers are really good and nice.”

“I feel this place offers a homely sense of friendship. The people whom I have met are a fine example of dignity and kindness – I hope it will long continue and blossom.”

“Very relaxed atmosphere.”

“Kettle always on, flapjacks brilliant, friendly company and learning new things at the same time. A brilliant new facility for us all.”

“It’s smiles all the way at Grassroots.”