IT’S “business as usual” at Frodsham’s Will to Work Workshop – despite the sad death of its founder Geoff Prince.
Trustees, volunteers and workshop members are continuing to run the valuable occupational therapy workshop and are to hold an Open Afternoon on Wednesday, November 18 to highlight the work being done.
The workshop, near Frodsham Leisure Centre, will be open to all-comers between 12 noon and 3pm when tea, coffee and cakes will be available and visitors will be able to see some of the items made in the workshop and offered for sale including garden benches, bird tables and nesting boxes, wooden toys, bowls and candlesticks.
It will also be an opportunity to talk to members and volunteers, to find out about the workshop and the help it can give to people affected by disability.
Will to Work was set up by Geoff Prince about 14 years ago after he suffered encephalitis, an acute inflammation of the brain, which left him unable to continue his former trade as a builder.
After finding the occupational therapy sessions he attended at Liverpool’s Walton Centre beneficial to his recovery, he decided to set up a charity to continue this type of support for when people leave hospital care.
Geoff was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours list in January 2013 for
his voluntary work in the community. Sadly he died earlier this year.
But the charity he created will live on and the workshop is still turning out beautiful, hand-made products which are much sought after in Frodsham and beyond.
On Thursday December 3 Will to Work will be holding a coffee morning in the Parish Hall, Church Street – another chance to see the work produced and possibly buy some Christmas gifts.
Pictured: Trustees, volunteers and members with some of the products they make.
