Own a Unique Silver Deuce Case... for Charity

Along with the more obvious problems associated with the cancellation of this year’s Wakefield Acorn & RISC OS Computer Show came two less expected ones.

As befitted the 25th show organised by the Wakefield RISC OS Computer Club, Andy Marks of RISCOSbits had produced us a very special silver edition Deuce case for the first prize in the raffle that we had intended to hold. With no show and no raffle, the Club is now in possession of a totally unique, and very special item.

The case is silver coloured, with the Club’s acorn logo on the lid, and the Wakefield 2020 (25 years) show banner engraved on the side. It is designed to take a Raspberry Pi 3+, and comes with an adaptor plate for a Pi 4.

Details and more photos can be found on the WROCC website.

The loss of the show also meant that we were unable to organise our regular Charity Stall in support of Wakefield Hospice. Over the years the stall has raised in excess of £20,000 to support their work, and at a time when COVID-19 is having a great impact on charities, it was a shame not to be able to add to that figure.

To this end, the Club will be listing the silver edition case for auction on eBay on Thursday 3rd September, with the specific intention of raising money for Wakefield Hospice. The retail price of the standard case is £30, but given the unique nature of this particular one, we are very much hoping that we can raise even more for the Hospice.

We would like to think that those who bid on the case and fail to win would consider donating a similar amount in order to support the important work of the Hospice in its 30th anniversary year at this difficult time. This can be done via our JustGiving page, which passes the money direct to the Hospice: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/wakefield-2020

In addition, donations from all members of the RISC OS community will be gratefully received.

The Club would like to thank all of our exhibitors and visitors at past Wakefield Shows, and hope that we will be able to see you all again in person in April 2021.

To this end, the Club will be listing the silver edition case for auction on eBay on Thursday 3rd September, with the specific intention of raising money for Wakefield Hospice.

I can confirm that the eBay listing is now up and will close on Sunday 13th September.

Please bid generously for this unique item!

Full details are on the WROCC website, and it’s also possible to donate to the Hospice via the Club’s JustGiving page.

No international shipping options given, so I cannot be generous at the moment…

No international shipping options given

I’m led to understand from the person listing the item for us that non-UK shipping will be investigated “on demand”. It should simply be a case of using the eBay “Contact Seller” facility to ask, if I’ve understood correctly.

Apologies if that could have been made clearer.

Just out of interest, how much did it go for in the end?

Just out of interest, how much did it go for in the end?

£56.55 according to the eBay listing.

Just out of interest, how much did it go for in the end?

As Andym says, £56.55; so far, we’ve just topped £300 by the time the donations are also included (and the page is still open for a couple more weeks if anyone would like to add a last minute contribution).

Apologies for having not yet announced the outcome: we’re due to do it internally within WROCC in the next week or so on our monthly newsletter cycle, and will be following that up with a public announcement as well.

In the meantime, thanks to everyone who bid and donated. We didn’t raise as much as a physical Charity Stall at a real show, but it’s definitely not bad for a virtual effort!