A GREEN social enterprise in Newport is today celebrating the first anniversary of a unique training service for vulnerable adults.

Reseiclo, set up as a not-for-profit company in 2007 to rescue waste wood from being needlessly thrown away, has now been running the once-weekly Reseiclo Training classes from its base in Alderney Street.

Director Mike Cook started the initiative for adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues and autistic spectrum disorder a year ago, after Newport's Bryn Glas Adult Training Centre reduced its services due to funding difficulties.

He explained: "I teach basic woodworking skills in a fully operational woodwork shop. We make a variety of different things out of wood, from a chopping board to fences, gates and sheds - we are open to the public and make things to order.

"My aim is to empower and support individuals to gain experience by being part of a day-to-day working environment. It is about coaching and nurturing, while providing a supportive learning environment where individuals feel safe and valued."

Mr Cook added: "The last year has been a fantastic experience and I look forward to many more years working with these adults and establishing constructive relationships with their parents and care teams.

"I try to help individuals recognise their own strengths, thereby increasing their self-esteem and encouraging them to be brave enough to make the right choices."

To contact the project, call Mr Cook on 07967 525224 or email mike@reseiclo-traning.wales.

Reseiclo is also open to the public.