Summer success at ABLE Kirklees

Since our posts in early 2010, the ABLE Kirklees team have been involved in a number of projects over the Summer. Projects included a garden furniture joinery scheme and the build of a giant honeycomb for Batley Girls Grammer School!

During this time the team have been learning new skills in construction, joinery and teamwork, which they will apply on the build of the main scheme.

The Able2Build Garden Furniture scheme was a great success. This Spring, the team created a range of furniture to sell at local shows. They built benches, tables and chairs and managed to sell over £8000 worth of furniture! All proceeds go directly back into the scheme and the team will continue with build on this success next year.
The Giant Honeycomb Pavilion is a display stand for Batley Girls Grammar School. The display is being exhibited at the Prince of Wales' 'Garden Party to make a difference' at Clarence House,as part of the START project. The START project aims to encourage all of us to live more sustainable lives, and Batley Girls Grammar school were invited to attend as an Eco School award winner.

Each honeycomb was constructed individually by the Able2Build team and encased together in a wooden frame.