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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

So excited for this - please watch along tonight and vote for us in the Volunteer Involving Category! ⭐

EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's always nice to hear you're doing a good job! If you'd like to learn more about what we offer, from reclaimed wood for DIYers to bespoke outdoor wellbeing spaces for corporate and public sector partners, please get in touch: 0161 223 8200.

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

♻️ Recycling Week is a reminder that small actions add up to big change. At Touch Wood, every piece of wood we rescue is given a new purpose, helping reduce waste, support communities & protect our planet. Together, we can build a more circular future.Read more 👇 www.touchwood.org.uk/waste-is-not...

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Waste is not inevitable: Building a circular future with reclaimed wood | Touch Wood

Waste is not inevitable: Building a circular future with reclaimed wood thanks to reclaimed scaffold boards & pallet wood

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🤎 Another bespoke piece of #reclaimedwood craftsmanship, ready for its new home. This stunning radiator cover has been handcrafted out of MDF with a reclaimed scaffold board top. ♻️ Looking to add some reclaimed wood character to your home or workspace? 📞 0161 223 8200 📧 info@touchwood.org.uk

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🚴 One year until the Tour de France Grand Départ arrives in Greater Manchester! Did you know we rescued part of the iconic Manchester Velodrome track when it was replaced in 2018? Read the story and discover how you could own a piece of it. www.touchwood.org.uk/giving-manch...

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Giving Manchester Velodrome’s Historic Track a Second Life | Touch Wood

Discover how Touch Wood rescued the iconic Manchester Velodrome track & preserved a unique piece of cycling history

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Would you like to join our sister organisation FareShare Greater Manchester and help fight food waste and food insecurity? Full details below👇

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Every plank has a story. 🌳 This reclaimed timber has already served one purpose - now it's ready for its next. Perfect for DIY projects, furniture makers and creative minds while helping keep quality wood out of waste. What would you make? #ReclaimedWood #TouchWood #CircularEconomy

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

⭐You don’t need stacks of spare time to become a #volunteer ⭐We offer volunteer opportunities for people with just a few hours spare each week ⭐If you'd like to find out more, please get in touch 📞You can call 0161 223 8200 or email voladmin@emergemanchester.co.uk #VolunteersWeek

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Before ➡️ After What was once raw live-edge sweet chestnut has been transformed into a beautiful handcrafted table proving that rescued wood still has so much life left to give 🌳 At Touch Wood, we love seeing forgotten timber become something useful, unique and full of character once again. ♻️

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🐝 This #WorldBeeDay, small garden changes can make a big difference. ♻️Using reclaimed wood for planters, bug hotels, bird boxes & garden features helps create sustainable spaces that support bees and wildlife. www.touchwood.org.uk/celebrate-wo... #BeeFriendly #SustainableLiving #ReclaimedWood

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Celebrate World Bee Day with a More Nature-Friendly Garden | Touch Wood

Celebrate World Bee Day with a More Nature-Friendly Garden at Touch Wood, for waste wood recycling services.

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Give materials a second life - and wildlife a safe space 🐦🌱 From hedgehog houses and planters to large outdoor wellbeing areas, Touch Wood creates bespoke items using reclaimed wood - nothing gets incinerated! Something to celebrate on #EarthDay2026

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Spring clean your outdoor space 🌿 Skip new. Choose reclaimed ♻️ Get summer-ready with sustainable wood that gives materials a second life. Planters, benches, pergolas etc made to order. Give us a call to find out how we can help! 📞0161 223 8200 #ReclaimedWood #SustainableLiving #Manchester

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EMERGE Recycling @emergerecycling.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

EMERGE Recycling is recruiting! We’re looking for a Customer Services Coordinator to join the team. Full details about the job are available at www.emergerecycling.co.uk/about/job-va... Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 7th April 2026. #ManchesterJob #ManchesterRecruitment #EnviromentalJob #GreenJob

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

There will be a planned power cut happening at Touch Wood HQ from 12 noon to 5pm on Wednesday 18th March, so our phone will be out of action, urgent enquiries via email please: info@touchwood.org.uk We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and hope to be back to normal as soon as possible.

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Touch Wood? From salvaged timber to finished item - here’s a little glimpse into our workshop and the skilled hands that make it all happen. What would you like us to create for you? 📞 0161 223 8200 #TouchWood #ReclaimedWood #RecycledWood

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FareShare Greater Manchester @faresharegm.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🎉 We did it! 🚚 Our Winter Van Appeal has reached its target - thank you to everyone who supported, shared and donated. Because of you, food will keep moving to communities across Greater Manchester 💚 #ThankYou #FareShareGM #KeepUsOnTheRoad

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FareShare Greater Manchester @faresharegm.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🚚💚 Less than £4,000 to go! We’re so close to funding a new delivery van and keeping food moving to communities across Greater Manchester. Every donation helps - let’s finish this together 💚 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/van... #FareShareGM #FinalPush #KeepUsOnTheRoad

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Visitors to China Town in Manchester during the Lunar New Year festivities over the last few days may have spotted some new benches. We were thrilled to be asked to create these new benches in time for this special time of year. All handmade by our Touch Wood craftspeople using reclaimed wood.

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

🌳Wood is good for you! 💚 Research shows that being surrounded by wood and wooden furniture can lower your heart rate and your blood pressure? ♻ We have a large range of reclaimed wood in our workshop if you are a DIYer, or we can make something for you! 📞 Give us a call on 0161 223 8200

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🔨 In the workshop this week... 📺David has been working on this lovely #ReclaimedWood TV bench. We've all be admiring the neatness of his joints! ♻ Are you looking for bespoke reclaimed wooden furniture for your home? Get in touch and see how we can help! 📞 0161 223 8200 📧 info@touchwood.org.uk

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We were thrilled to supply trophies for the 2025 #ManchesterSportsAwards - the annual event celebrates local athletes, coaches & clubs. By asking us to make these reclaimed wood trophies, MCRActive, celebrated the importance of sustainability and investing in our social enterprise too. Thank you!

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Please support our sister organisation FareShare Greater Manchester with their fundraising appeal! 👇

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

🌳It’s #NationalTreeWeek this week and this 👇 is why it’s so important that we rescue and reclaim waste wood rather than sending it to incineration where that carbon gets released back into the atmosphere. Give us a call to give your waste wood a new lease of life & save trees! 📞 0161 223 8200

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FareShare Greater Manchester @faresharegm.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🚛Our Van Fundraiser appeal has hit 10% - thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We’re hoping to raise £25,000 to keep us motoring and delivering food to community groups across Greater Manchester. Please donate today and help us stay on the road: www.justgiving.com/campaign/van-fundraiser

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Looking for a job which would have a real impact? Check this out 👇

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

We helped rewild the grounds of Fairfield Hospital in Bury 🌿 Plants, insects and birds have benefitted alongside patients, staff and visitors to the hospital. Read the full story here: 🔗 touchwood.org.uk/rewilding-fairfield-hospital #rewilding #greenhealthcare #touchwood

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

This development really will be a "Timber Triumph"! We can't wait until it's finished and helping add value to everything we do here, training volunteers, creating pathways to employment into construction & supporting the housing growth ambitions of Greater Manchester! bdaily.co.uk/articles/202...

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Timber triumph as Touchwood gets new base

A Manchester-based social enterprise has received a brand-new facility to boost its training and recycling efforts. Touchwood, which repurposes unwanted timber… | North West | Construction | Charity |...

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

@emergerecycling.bsky.social & Touch Wood are proud to be a community cooperative (aka Community Benefit Society). Owned by our 130 members who are committed to building a fairer, more sustainable economy & environment. Join us 👉https://www.emergerecycling.co.uk/share-offer/ #IYC2025 #CoopFortnight

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Check out this brilliant upcycling project using unwanted pallets created by our talented Touch Wood team. Get in touch if you would like some bespoke indoor or outdoor furniture making! 📞0161 223 8200 or email info@touchwood.org.uk

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

As a shareholder, how will your investment be used? * With marketing & sales campaigns, to promote the real 3Rs, through @emergerecycling.bsky.social services, across GM & Liverpool * Make our shop more accessible so clients can access more wood. Check out our plans 👇 bit.ly/37ihlRg #SHARE2EMERGE

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

🌳 Why reclaimed wood? It’s seasoned, stable and full of character. 🔨 We have a wide range of timber in our workshop just waiting for your Bank Holiday DIY project this weekend. ☎️0161 223 8200 #DIYWithTouchWood #ReclaimedWood #Sustainability #DIY #TouchWood #EcoFriendly #Upcycling #ZeroWaste

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Here at Touch Wood we are proud to be a certified #LivingWageEmployer, and celebrate over three years of accreditation. What does this mean? • We are publicly committed to #FairPay • We are certified by @livingwageuk.bsky.social • We give annual pay increases linked to the cost of living

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EMERGE 3Rs @emerge3rs.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

SPRING INTO VOLUNTEERING! Volunteer with FareShare! @faresharegm.bsky.social needs volunteer drivers to help get food to community groups. If you're aged 25+, with a clean driver's licence (or max 3 points), we'd love to hear from you! E: voladmin@emergemanchester.co.uk T: 0161 223 8200 (option 6)

SPRING INTO VOLUNTEERING!
Volunteer with FareShare!
FareShare Greater Manchester needs volunteer drivers to help get much-needed food to charities and community groups across Greater Manchester.
If you can regularly spare a few hours a week, are aged 25 or over, with a clean driver's licence (or maximum of 3 points), we'd love to hear from you!
For more information, please email voladmin@emergemanchester.co.uk or call 0161 223 8200 (option 6).

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

🌳At Touch Wood, we believe every piece of wood has a story — and reclaiming wood gives it a second chapter. Every time you choose reclaimed, you’re not just building something beautiful & you’re helping build a more sustainable future. Join us in making conscious choices. www.touchwood.org.uk

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

It was a thrill to produce the awards for this event using reclaimed wood and celebrating the brilliance of community impact organisations! Congratulations to all the finalists! #SustainableTrohpy #CommunityImpact

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

☀️Get Your Garden Ready for Summer! It’s the perfect time to update your outdoor space. 🌷Our handcrafted garden furniture & planters, made from reclaimed wood, bring beauty, sustainability, and character to your garden. Let’s make your outdoor space green in more ways than one! #Sustainability

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

🌿 Wondering what to do next weekend? Why not join us for our next EMERGE & Touch Wood Gardening Club and Open Day? ♻Come along and find out more about what we do here as we put the Real 3Rs into practice. 10-2:30 on Saturday 15th March #Real3Rs #Sustainability #EMERGERecycling #TouchWood

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Did you know we have apprenticeships here at Touch Wood? Want to find out more about what we do? Please check out our latest blog post: www.touchwood.org.uk/national-app... #NAW2025 #Apprenticeships

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

We’re thrilled to be supporting National Apprenticeship Week! We’re shining a spotlight on our inspirational apprentices at Touch Wood. Apprenticeships offer learning on the job and skills for life. We are proud to have apprentices working with us here at Touch Wood. #NAW2025

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

📣Call out to Community Shareholders - why not join us for our Gardening Club and Open Day on Saturday? 10am - 1 for raised bed building and filling then homemade soup lunch & open day from 1 until 3pm.🌷🌼

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Another great podcast episode from our sister organisation in the EMERGE Collective, FareShare Greater Manchester. Please give it a listen to hear how corporate partnerships are helping to support vital work saving good-to-eat surplus food from going to waste and fighting food insecurity.

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

🗓New year, new plans? Why not start #sustainable and kick start the year by giving old timber a new lease of life? From corporate wellbeing spaces to bug hotels, bird boxes and planters for your own garden, we can help you make your outside space a great place to be! #Manchester #Local #Ethical

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

How do we employ the real 3Rs in Touch Wood? Join us as a community shareholder and support the work we do at Touch Wood. See the full details about the share offer here 👇 www.emergerecycling.co.uk/share-offer/ #Real3Rs #RealRecycling #WoodRecycling #WoodReuse #LandfillReduction #Share2EMERGE

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FareShare Greater Manchester @faresharegm.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

🍏Are you passionate about reducing food waste and food poverty & looking for a new challenge for the New Year? Our busy warehouse team is hiring a Food Allocations Coordinator. For a full job description 👇 www.faresharegm.org.uk/careers/ #Careers #CharityWork #CommunityImpact

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Since the last EMERGE share offer in 2022, Touch Wood has rescued 1280 tonnes of wood from construction & other sites. Help us make an even bigger impact by investing in the 2nd @emergerecycling.bsky.social share offer 👇 www.emergerecycling.co.uk/share-offer/ #touchwood #recycling #shareoffer

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EMERGE Recycling @emergerecycling.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

♻️Since 2022 we’ve helped avoid at least 3,114 tonnes of CO2 emissions by recycling & reusing valuable resources. Help us increase the amount of valuable resources we divert from landfill & incineration, by investing in our second share offer👇 emergerecycling.co.uk/share-offer/ #EcoFriendly

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EMERGE Touch Wood @emergetouchwood.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

We heard recently that we’ve been granted £5000 to improve the outside space at our HQ from the #TRUCommunityFund. Recently, we hosted a visit from @thetrupgrade.bsky.social who came to see the area that'll be improved. We'll be building raised beds for fruit and veg & bird boxes for the garden.

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