Handmade Christmas decorations from Worklink
Tue 19th December 2017
Holly wreaths, wooden reindeer planters and festive tree decorations are just some of the items being produced by students enrolled on courses at Worklink.
Worklink is run by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and provides accredited employment training in horticulture, woodwork, catering and hospitality for adults with learning disabilities.
The innovative scheme has a learning resource centre in Cottingham and outreach centres at Sewerby Hall and Gardens, and the Sobriety Project in Goole.
Products available to purchase include small reindeer planters at £12 each, tree decorations at 50p each, wreaths at £8 each, and Christmas table decorations priced at £5 each.
Woodwork students have also been busy creating a wooden replica steam train, pictured, in time for the festive period.
Councillor Richard Harrap, portfolio holder for adult and carer services, said: “Our Worklink students work incredibly hard to make a wide range of fantastic Christmas products at this time of year, so this is the perfect time to snap up something decorative for your home while supporting a truly innovative scheme.”
For further information or to make a purchase contact Worklink’s Learning Resource Centre, on Eppleworth Road, Cottingham on (01482) 842009 or visit the centre Monday-Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm, Fridays 8.30am-4pm.
Photo caption: East Riding of Yorkshire Council Chairman Councillor Caroline Fox, Worklink’s senior employment officer Debbie Pratt (centre) with woodwork students Joe Morton and Garry Fisher and the replica steam train they have helped create.
