Having A Sustainable Christmas!
When I started my woodworking career back in 2004 I decided from the beginning there was too much waste in industry and wanted to be as efficient as I could be with my materials from the very start. Fast forward 18 years – lots of hard work, sweat, many highs and lows, we are here […]
Little Wings Initiative
Little Wings was an initiative set up by myself (Ben) here at Brindley Timberworks with the intention of reintroducing nature into children’s lives, and also showing support for our great local community. Through our Little Wings initiative, we donated 2 birdboxes to 25 nurseries and primary schools within the Peak District and High Peak area. […]
Featured Projects #1 – Giant Wooden Pencil Planter
Previous Next Drawing from Previous Experience Being a joiner you can quite often get ‘drawn’ into making the same kinds of things week in week out. However, over the last year, it’s been so much fun creating such a varied portfolio of work. Well, you’d think it was varied until Sarah from Stationery Supplies in Wilmslow […]
Warmth, Waste and Light
The High Peak is a wonderful place to work and having a workshop at over 1100ft up is very scenic but there is one huge draw back, THE COLD!!!!!!!!
Why the Change?
So, for those who don’t know me, my name is Ben and I’m a joiner but I’ve not always considered myself to be one. At the start, back in 2004
It isn’t just Wood!
Many customers ask about the sustainability of the timber I use and care that it is ethically sourced. But what does this really mean?
Market and Customer Update
Many of you may have read that some market organisers are looking to restart their events
6 Weeks in at the Deep End!
So here I am again writing my second blog from the chaos of our kitchen on a Sunday
Contemplating the Future, Reflecting on the Past
So here I am sat at home on the sofa and the kids are making a den from the dining chairs and a checkered blanket