A Hive of Activity: Welcome to The Yard 2021

Welcome to The Yard!

We’re settled into our fabulous new premises. This extensive move which involved knocking down walls, tiling, painting and installing new ventilation gave some of the young people skills beyond those which they’d signed up for! It was a team effort so everyone got to take ownership of our new home for wood-turning.

Inside it’s doors you’ll find a hive of activity and a great buzz.

Speaking of buzz, we’ve expanded our range of products over the last year including one of the newest developments: our honey dippers. These have been designed in partnership and produced for local and organic business Open Hive Honey.

You’ll also find us at our online shop, We Make Good, The Green Kitchen, Fumbally Cafe and Copper Lane cafe.

We had a great uptake at Richmond Barracks, Inchicore Christmas market this month and look forward to showcasing our popular handmade gifts at other local markets.

The Yard’s mission statement is:

To produce quality handcrafted products, by empowering young people to fill their professional and personal potential, while creating a sustainable society.

This year we introduced a new bonus system and have extended working hours, now opening three days a week. Uptake has been very positive with a keen interest from young people.

Last but not least, we’ve been very fortunate to have Nicola Bigatti Woodwork Instructor with us over the last few months. We also welcomed Leisha McPartland, with experience and qualifications in both carpentry and youth work (it’s a miracle!). The team will continue to support The Yard crew of young people and bring this unique social enterprise to greater heights still.