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17th September 2024
Schools Teepee Competition
Can you come up with the best name, decoration and story to win this teepee for your own playground? We need a student or class to help us!
Read22nd July 2024
SWG3 Community Garden: derelict land to thriving green space
Designed by horticulturist Jeremy Needham, the SWG3 Community Garden has now been inhabited by a community growing space and a diverse range of trees and shrubbery. And with a special Glasgow International performance from S.T.A.S.I.S. and their first Community Allotment Open Day, the space is now officially open to visitors.
Read24th June 2024
Summer Timber & Furniture Sale Weekend
Our first ever sale WEEKEND: 10-11 Aug! Come along to our South Street timber yard & retail space to pick up discounts on all your favourite reclaimed timbers and garden/indoor furniture.
Read22nd April 2024
NOW CLOSED: Vacancy: Part-time Office & Retail Assistant
Could you be the next person to join the Glasgow Wood team as an office and retail assistant? We’re looking for someone who can jump right in and help us to process orders, deal with enquiries and be an amazing customer-facing representative of Glasgow Wood.Applications close on the 3rd May 2024.
Read26th March 2024
A conversation with Peter, the founder of Glasgow Wood
…or The Glasgow Wood Recycling Project as it was initially christened back in 2007! Using wood recycling as the vehicle to create valuable opportunities for people in the community, he's established one of the largest wood recycling organisations in the UK. Have a read of our brief chat with Peter as he tells us about some of his most memorable moments.
Read25th March 2024
A bespoke bookcase side unit made using 100% reclaimed wood
A great community creation made by Ryan Kerr (aka @woodworkerrs) built using completely waste wood. Who knew a combination of old floorboards, victorian pine and a decent finish could look so great!
Read21st February 2024
Spring Sale: get your outdoor spaces ready for spring and summer!
Spring is here and Summer is around the corner! On Saturday 16th March you'll find special prices on our planting equipment, reclaimed scaffold boards and Scottish spruce to get your gardens and outdoor spaces ready for the Scottish Summer. Whether you're looking for something assembled or to kick-start your DIY project, we'll be your local source. Unusual, one-off reclaimed pieces will also be available!
Read29th January 2024
Kitchen renovations using reclaimed scaffold boards
It's amazing what can be done on a small budget! Check out what Hayley and Adrian used to transform their kitchen spaces with the help of some reclaimed wood. Eco-friendly and affordable, what more could you want.
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