Meet The Team
ADAM
TIME AT THE PROJECT:
June 2021
PREVIOUS JOB:
Helped to build a sustainable house in Wales, and other highly classified roles.
ROLE AT THE PROJECT:
Van packing administrator - AKA collections team.
FAVOURITE HOBBY:
Taiko drumming, DIY shenanigans, wild water frolicking and not taking things too seriously.
ENJOYS MOST ABOUT BWRP:
My picture being on the BWRP website!
FAVOURITE WOOD/TREE:
Olive - smells great but we don't get much round here.
BEN
TIME AT THE PROJECT
Since the very start, 2003/4
PREVIOUS JOB
Sustainable land use projects in Dorset, UK and Malawi; Community Recycling Network in Bristol
ROLE AT THE PROJECT
My title is Co-op secretary, means communications with and organisation of the Co-op. Member of the Board of Directors
FAVOURITE HOBBY:
Figuring out how to plant more trees in the Chew Valley, protesting with XR, shnuggling with my daughter
ENJOYS MOST ABOUT BWRP:
The quality of engagement from all those who participate in it
FAVOURITE WOOD/TREE
Elm
CASS
TIME AT THE PROJECT:
May 2021 (volunteered for 2 years before)
PREVIOUS JOB:
Retail, Cafe Supervisor, Community Dietitian, HR, the list could go on!
ROLE AT THE PROJECT:
The shop and working with volunteers doing collections
FAVOURITE HOBBY:
Cooking and sharing meals, Singing, Self developmental work via reading, holistic therapies like sound baths etc, cycling, walking in wooded areas, camping and lots more in between!
ENJOYS MOST ABOUT BWRP:
1. The Vibes 2. It's ours to mould and develop as we collectively see fit, with the inclusivity of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds
FAVOURITE WOOD/TREE:
Maple tree, Cedar of Lebanon
EMMA
TIME AT THE PROJECT
April 2020 (volunteered for 2 years previously)
PREVIOUS JOB:
HR manager for a large telecoms company
ROLE AT THE PROJECT:
Mostly workshop but also help out in HR and back office. Member of the Board of Directors
FAVOURITE HOBBY:
Upholstery! I'm in the final stages of studying an upholstery diploma. I like taking unloved chairs that are heading for the skip and giving them a new life.
ENJOYS MOST ABOUT BWRP:
Meeting all the staff, volunteers and customers, the friendly and inclusive vibes here, being part of an all female workshop, being given the chance to develop my woodworking skills and being part of a cooperative organisation where everyone has a chance to have their say.
FAVOURITE WOOD/TREE:
Ash
IAN
TIME AT THE PROJECT
2016-present
PREVIOUS JOB:
Many roles including, cycle route surveys, environmental surveys and house building
ROLE AT THE PROJECT:
Volunteer Coordinator. Member of the Board of Directors
FAVOURITE HOBBY:
Cycle trips, music and flying kites
ENJOYS MOST ABOUT BWRP:
Achieving shared goals collectively
FAVOURITE WOOD/TREE:
Ash
JAMES
TIME AT THE PROJECT
2018- present
PREVIOUS JOB:
I also work as a business coach and consultant mainly with social enterprises
ROLE AT THE PROJECT:
Finance (and occasionally strategy)
FAVOURITE HOBBY:
Cycling (for transport, leisure and holidays)
ENJOYS MOST ABOUT THE PROJECT:
Great people, driving vans when I escape the office, and being part of a Bristol institution!
FAVOURITE WOOD/TREE:
Leigh Wood(s) / conker
JACOB
TIME AT THE PROJECT:
2018 (previously a volunteer)
PREVIOUS JOB:
Musician, art gallery curator, hospitality work
ROLE AT THE PROJECT:
Collections, Yard, Shop
FAVOURITE HOBBY:
Music! Playing trombone, recording bands, building audio-visual installations. Oh and cooking delicious foods.
ENJOYS MOST ABOUT BWRP:
The collective aims we work towards, and the support and trust with each other that this affords
FAVOURITE WOOD/TREE:
Used to be Yew and Willow, but I have been really enjoying the immensity of Elm over the summer months
JENN
TIME AT THE PROJECT:
2018 (previously a volunteer for 2 years)
PREVIOUS JOB:
Speciality coffee shop manager at Picnic Coffee
(still works there too!)
ROLE AT THE PROJECT:
Retail and social media coordinator
Member of the Board of Directors
FAVOURITE HOBBY:
Pyrography (fire writing/wood burning). I'm part of a creatives group called the Belmont Collective
ENJOYS MOST ABOUT BWRP:
Being able to work with such an amazing group of people
FAVOURITE WOOD/TREE:
Pitch Pine
JULIAN
TIME AT THE PROJECT:
2019 - Present
PREVIOUS JOB:
Mentor at a mental health charity, farm work, economic development consultant
ROLE AT THE PROJECT:
Collections Coordinator
FAVOURITE HOBBY:
Trail running, football, yoga, meditation, gardening/farming, cycling
ENJOYS MOST ABOUT BWRP:
Working as part of a team and enabling social inclusion
FAVOURITE WOOD/TREE:
Maple (syrup)
LIZ
TIME AT THE PROJECT:
2018 - Present
PREVIOUS JOB:
Chef
ROLE AT THE PROJECT:
Workshop Team member
FAVOURITE HOBBY:
Mountain biking
ENJOYS MOST ABOUT BWRP:
Everyone gets a voice
FAVOURITE WOOD/TREE:
Willow
MATT
TIME AT THE PROJECT
2017 (previously a volunteer)
PREVIOUS JOB:
Volunteered at the project!
ROLE AT THE PROJECT
Coordinator in the yard, shop and sometimes volunteers
FAVOURITE HOBBY
Drumming, climbing mountains, riding bikes on and off road, and trying to get enough sleep whilst bringing up a toddler.
ENJOYS MOST ABOUT BWRP:
My colleagues and the values we share, and working alongside our lovely volunteers.
FAVOURITE WOOD/TREE
Yew
WILL
TIME AT THE PROJECT:
February 2022
PREVIOUS JOB:
Hospitality, market trader, body piercer
ROLE AT THE PROJECT:
Collections team
FAVOURITE HOBBY:
Playing music, football, yoga, going camping
ENJOYS MOST ABOUT BWRP:
Working with volunteers from all sorts of different backgrounds who all have a different reason for volunteering
FAVOURITE WOOD/TREE:
Sycamore