Tucked away off a busy Walker street lies a hidden gem community group working to protect the planet and help people learn new skills.
It's easy to miss Newcastle Wood Recycling's Woodyard as you pass it on Welbeck Road, but stop inside and you'll find a vibrant hub for local craftspeople and volunteers where nothing goes to waste.
The community interest company collects scrap and waste wood from individuals and building companies across the North East and works to give it a new lease of life. At the Woodyard, people can pick up good-quality timber for their DIY projects for much less than it would cost to buy it new, while some of what comes in is transformed into gorgeous furniture, planters and other items by volunteers.
-copy-29e15046.jpeg?w=600)
