“Christmas was just a couple of telephone calls home and before you know it, it was here and gone, wasn’t it? There were no parties going on, but most people just locked their door and the odd person would go and bang on the doors and wished people a merry Christmas and a happy new … More George says: “It is hard to go through prison.”
Troy says: “I have been working with Graham, I’ve been doing quite a lot of carpentry and stuff like that, yeah it’s been interesting, it’s work that suits me to be fair, being out and practical, and stuff, they’re pretty simple to make as well, it’s all pretty simple, you don’t realise, it’s just … More Troy says: “if I’d gone to a place like this, it would have probably stopped me going in the second time…”
Marshall says: “I’ve been doing woodwork and I’ve even started doing a bit of pottery as well, ‘cos I got kicked out of school when I was about 14, all I’ve ever done is cook, I’ve been a chef about 8 years now, so I haven’t done anything else, so as soon as I … More Marshall says: “just coming out here clears my head…”
James says: “I like Christmas, it’s funny how it changes, when you’re really young it’s all about you, and then as you get older and more mature it’s not about you anymore, it’s about the children, no matter what you want it’s about making the children happy… I saw her [my eldest daughter] on Monday… … More James: “I like Christmas”
Rodney says: “[the box for sale on the stall] took two or three days, something like that… it’s one of those things where practice makes perfect, I mean once I’ve got it… once I get spot on with my, one of my things is my accuracy when I chop wood, when you’re making things, even … More Rodney: “me personally I hate Christmas”
I’ve still got plenty of room to learn… my skills have expanded hugely since I got here, but there’s always room for improvement you know… and someone will suggest something and oh yes, that’s a good idea… and everyone is constantly learning new things… you know all the time… there’s no shame in not … More Rodney: memory box
I teach the lads now to make wood products, bowls, plates, chopping boards, mirrors, anything out of timber really, candle holders… clocks, we make clocks… Rodney has made a bowl as well, he loved it… he got on really well with it… I’ve done loads now; I was never interested in wood turning [before], … More Graham: it started with a blank
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