Every penny matters

Hi my name is Brian and I am a disabled veteran. In 2021 I was diagnosed with severe cardiomyopathy (heart failure) and in March 2022 I underwent spinal surgery. These two illnesses have meant huge changes in my life. No longer able to continue working in my chosen field and dealing with a terminal diagnosis have all taken there toll. With huge help from a veterans charity (Tri Services Veteran Support Centre) I have been provided with a small workshop and the necessary equipment to make and sell handmade pure woollen clothing. This has been a real lifeline both financially and mentally. I want to give something back to the community that has given me so much and would like to complete a WOODSMITH GREENWOOD FOUNDATION COURSE which would give me the skills to be able to pass on these woodland crafts to others. The course is 24 Training days and includes:

Induction Day (1 day) 14 Jan

Shrink boxes (1 day) 15 Jan

Small woodland management and traditional coppice craft (2 days) 21-22 Jan

Charcoal Production (2 days) 28-29 Jan

Willow structures (2 days) 4-5 Feb

Make a pole lathe (2 days) 11-12 Feb

Make a shavehorse (2 days) 25-26 Feb

Hazel baskets (2 days) 4-5 March

Tool sharpening (1 day) 11 March

Wooden bowl carving (1 day) 12 March

Spoon carving (2 days) 18-19 March

Willow baskets (2 days) 25-26 March

Cleft ash gates (2 days) 1-2 April

Business planning and start-up (1 day) 8 April

Catch-up day (1 day)

if you’re able to spare the price of a brew to get me towards my goal of being able to attend this course and being able to give back, not only to the charity and volunteers that have helped me so much, but also to the wider community.

I’ve been overwhelmed by all the support I’ve received in such a short space in time and have already reached my target of £1650. Thank you all so very much, I promise to stay around long enough to complete the course and to pay it forwards by passing on what I’ve learned

Thank you so very much

Brian