If you hate pink.....

[Gav]

Here's a pen and box I've made for a charity that's very close to me.

I was diagnosed with depression back in August 2011 (which basically explained why I was such a miserable git through my 20's!) and since then I've been living with depression.

Through a combination of medication, talking therapies and some seriously hard work, I'm now able to manage my depression, and a big part of that has been down to the confidence and esteem I've gained from woodwork and wood turning.

Time To Change is a charity that is trying to end stigma against Mental Health issues and Time to Change Wales is their Welsh arm (surprisingly) and I am a Champion and Ambassador on their behalf carrying out media duties and such in Welsh and English.

The box is chestnut with a zebrano lid, and the Time to change logo and the words "ydy'r ci du yn dilyn ti....." or for you lot "does the black dog follow you...."

So, here they are:







Thank you for looking!

Gav

 

[Woody]

Both very well made and finished Gav I hope they raises a lot of awareness and cash for you

 

[Jim]

Very well made Gav and for a very good cause also, it is something that i can relate to .. That blank is very nice, do you mind sharing the whereabouts of its location ... :wink:

 

[Gav]

Hi Jim,

It's this one from Vince, lovely to work and looks great.

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[bluntchisel]

Good work, Gav, and for a great cause! I wish you every success!
Bob.

 

[Terry]

Lovely set Gav and for a very worthwhile cause!!!!!

 

[stevenw1963]

Both look cracking Gav, well done & here's hoping the charity make a mint from it.

 

[L200arg]

Hope you make a fortune from it gav, good cause that's close to my heart, all the best

 

[edlea]

Heyyy Gav ! both box and pen look fantastic and expertly turned out . The pen is both striking and beautiful.

 

[Gav]

OK, this may sound daft, but I hadn't thought about selling it!

I've offered it to the charity for whatever reason, but maybe selling it would be good!

Anyone had any experience of doing this for charity?

Gav

 

[Jimjam66]

Very nice one, Gav! Charities are usually happy to arrange auctions and raffles so chat to them about selling it. I've heard of the black dog, but my experience was/is more one of 'grey days'. Whatever helps us manage, I guess!

 

[Doug]

Wonderful pen & box Gav, I wish you all the best in raising money for the charity :bravo::bravo: