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Latest News
An interview with Lead Carpenter, Chris Boreham
It's a pleasure to introduce Chris Boreham, our lead carpenter here at Oxford Wood Recycling. We asked him a few questions about his role and what it is like working here. Q: How are you finding your new job as lead carpenter at OWR? A: So far, so good. No woodwork...
A Big Step In The Right Directon
In today’s world, sustainability is fast becoming a major point of consideration for consumers when making a purchase. Oxford Wood Recycling (OWR), are a busy social enterprise who are doing all they can to lessen the impact on our environment and give back to the...
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We've had reports of a computer glitch in the Support Us page on the website - thank you to all who let us know 👍 - so just wanted to say that it's all fixed now.
The original post is repeated below in case you missed it.
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Every pound adds up – Monthly Giving helps to support our essential work in protecting our environment through reducing landfill, encouraging Makers and DIYers to reuse wood, and year long support for individuals at a disadvantage to gain employment.
There’s no minimum term – you can cancel at any time.
At OWR we’re not standing still – we have big plans for 2021 including a training facility, a summer exhibition and re-instating the Repair Café.
Get started supporting us below – it’s quick and easy to set up.
We collect these via monthly Direct Debit, so you are fully protected with the Direct Debit guarantee.
If you wish to make a one off donation please visit our supporter web page
https://www.oxfordwoodrecycling.org.uk/monthly-supporter/
You still can't call in to visit us 😞 but we're working hard to get back to all your phone (01235861228) and email (info@owr.org.uk) enquiries and have teams on the road delivering every weekday.
Thank you for your patience, take care and stay safe 😷
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We remain open for online and telephone enquiries for a 'delivery only' service.
Please see our web site for delivery charges further afield.
https://www.oxfordwoodrecycling.org.uk/delivery/
Every pound adds up – Monthly Giving helps to support our essential work in protecting our environment through reducing landfill, encouraging Makers and DIYers to reuse wood, and year long support for individuals at a disadvantage to gain employment.
There’s no minimum term – you can cancel at any time.
At OWR we’re not standing still – we have big plans for 2021 including a training facility, a summer exhibition and re-instating the Repair Café.
Get started supporting us below – it’s quick and easy to set up.
We collect these via monthly Direct Debit, so you are fully protected with the Direct Debit guarantee.
If you wish to make a one off donation please visit our supporter web page
https://www.oxfordwoodrecycling.org.uk/monthly-supporter/
150x40x20cm
Originally for storing core samples.
4x2 is £1.50/m and the ply sheets are £12 - £16 each.
To order please call 01235861228 (option 2) or email info@owr.org.uk
Previous News
Help us and you could be with in a chance of winning a £50 John Lewis voucher
Invitation to Oxford Wood Recycling Customer survey – Can you help? At Oxford Wood Recycling Now, as we’re nearing the end of another year, we’d really like to know from you, our customers, if we’re succeeding or not. We’d like to know what we could do to improve our...
A Free 1 hour woodwork lesson at Oxford Wood
Whether you've never picked up a saw before or you would like to practice your mortice and tenon joint, then our 1 hour taster lesson this Saturday 13th October at 4, Suffolk Way, Abingdon OX14 5JX is for you. Led by OWR's Joiner, Rob you will quickly gain in...
Please join us at OWR on Social Saturday 13th Oct.
We hope there's something for everyone at OWR this Saturday morning 10am - 2pm. We have wood work lessons (bookable) for anybody wishing to kickstart their upcycling career or DIY. Giant wood games for the kids, and a mini wood university from our resident professor...
Clean and Green!
We're delighted to share the news that we have won an award for being 'Clean and Green' at the recent inaugural JackFM Brick Awards. We enjoyed a fun evening of dinner and entertainment at the Bodlean Library in Oxford and it was a privilege to be in the room with...
OWR nominated for Green Award!
We’re really pleased to have been nominated for an award at this year’s Jack’s Brick Awards, the awards for trades in the Jack FM area. We have been short-listed for the Clean and Green Award, which is especially gratifying as we have been dedicated to helping...
What a screen
Picture of a “screen made by our colleagues at Somerset Wood Recycling – wood recyclers are stronger together” A beautiful and useful room divider made from re-claimed pallet wood. On sale at OWR price £120.
Forest Defenders Conference
This very interesting and timely Forest Defenders Conference highlights the ongoing plight of indigenous peoples from forested areas. Their misfortune is to be in the way of (often illegal) logging operations to harvest valuable tropical hardwood timber. Their...
