Earlier this year, my amazing dad was sadly diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer, which was a complete shock to us all. It’s been a difficult time as we’ve come to terms with this as a family. Although there is no cure, my dad’s medical team are positive around his prognosis and he is currently undergoing treatment, which are rapidly developing all the time.
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My dad wanted to do something positive after this difficult year, and we’ve decided to hold a fundraising Maker Raffle, with all proceeds going to Friends of ANCHOR, to try and create something positive from a difficult year.

 

 

Friends of ANCHOR are a charity who directly support people affected by cancer and their families in the north of Scotland, The ANCHOR Unit (Aberdeen and North Centre for Haematology, Oncology and Radiotherapy) is a collective of specialised wards and clinics within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. It is the central hub of cancer and haematology care for the north of Scotland.
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While we both planned to donate some of our own handmade work to the raffle, I put out a call to the local Maker Community, and I've been absolutely overwhelmed by the response to the raffle, and I'm delighted that we have nearly FORTY handmade prizes that have been donated, with all the proceeds raised from the raffle going to support the incredible work that the ANCHOR unit does for cancer patients in the NE of Scotland.

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There are so many incredibly generous prizes, and I've had some really emotional conversations with makers who have had family members use the ANCHOR unit, or who have been affected by cancer in some way.  Thank you so much to all the makers who donated to the raffle, I appreciate it so much. 

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I'm absolutely delighted to share the prizes below, with more information about the raffle dates at the bottom of the post. 

1. Infinity Scarf by Agate & Ayre 

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2. Ceramic Plate by Aimee Catherine Morris 

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Notebook & Print Bundle by Angela Kelman Artist

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4. Frame Loom Workshop Space by Arra Textiles

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5. "Formica" Pendant by Aubin Jewellery

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6. "Memories of Ochre" by Barbora's Art Bubble

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7. "Follow the River" by Barbora's Art Bubble  

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8. Concrete hexagonal piece by Concrete Copper & Wood

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9. Concrete Plant Pot by Concrete Copper & Wood

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10. Original Artwork by Di Bumpus

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11. Blue Wool Felt Necklace by Elaine Grant

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12. Enamel & Silver Pin Brooch by Emma Louise Wilson 

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13. Zero Waste Selvedge bag by Fernweh UK

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14. "MUICK" Waxed Cotton Backpack by Fernweh UK

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15. Waxed Cotton Plant Pot by Hackley Design Studio 

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16. "Hooligan's Ball" Silk Neckerchief by Helen Ruth Scarves

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17. "Zig" Colour Pop Socks by K.Moods

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18. Polymer Clay + Resin Necklace by Knitty Kitty Bang Bang

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19. Porcelain Bird by  mags gray ceramics

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20. Torch Fired Enamel Earrings by Maria Laidlaw

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21. Textured Silver Earrings by Megan Falconer

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22. Sunflower smoothie cup by Mhairi McBeath Designs 

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23. "Fish Eye" print by Moira Milne

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24. Trio of Prints - Greyhope Lighthouse by Moira Milne

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25. Trio of Prints, batik fish artwork by Moira Milne  

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26. "Signals" Wash Bag by Paper Houses Design 

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27. Handmade Earrings by Pauline Paxton 

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28. Print + Card Bundle by Portia Knight Seaweed

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29. Tweed handmade bear by Rach Mac

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30. Floral Handmade bear by Rach Mac

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31. Pink Lambswool Scarf by Rachel Louise Creates

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32. "Fetteresso Church" Print by Rachel Louise Creates 

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33. "Wildflower" Bundle by Sarah Leask Studio

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34. Printed brushstroke  scarf by Stef Macari Art 

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35. Unique 12x12 illustration by Steve Duke, host of The Factory Next Door podcast

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36. "Ripple Effect" by Val Thomson

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37 & 38. Issue 10 + 11 bundle by We Are Makers

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39. Wooden turned bowl by Wid 'n' Things

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The raffle will be running from my studio, during my NEOS opening hours pf 10am-4pm, during the 7th-15th September. CLOSED Tues/Wed 10th/11th

Tickets can be purchased in person, with the chance to win one of nearly forty prizes kindly donated from the local maker community.

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Studio Address

Fernweh UK - Studio 4/5

Unit 4, Deemouth Artist Studios

Deemouth Business Centre

S Esplanade East

Aberdeen

AB11 9PB 

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With 17 makers opening their studios at the same time, NEOS is a great way to spend the day discovering the creativity in the NE.
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I hope you can join us in raising money for an incredibly worthwhile cause, and one that is really close to our hearts right now. 

Laura

Fernweh UK

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