This deserves a page of its own. New member Able, is a Maori of the old school, He does traditional carvings of TIKI's , I call it that because I couldn't spell the name he gave them. Anyway they are beautifully carved he is patient, I mean patient. Then when he completed his first one… Continue reading July 2021 News Letter
Wombat's our go to man when it comes to rocking horses. He pleaded with the Shed Manager to be allowed to take on this project and with Kevin (who just about volunteers for everything) they have made great progress. Thankfully Kev cleaned up the rocking horse shit before we took this photo. It has been… Continue reading June 2021 Newsletter
What happened in the Shed in May? Mac's wine tables were so successful, once he sorted out the issues with the table legs, that when he and Rita set up their picnic on the front lawn and the neighbours noticed, orders came rushing in. I am reliably informed that the lawn picnic has been considered… Continue reading May 2021 Newsletter
Doug, Gary, Kevin and Jim have completed a commendable job in presenting the two picnic tables in the front yard of St John's Church. It is pleasing to see the quality of work that can be attributed to the Men of the Shed. Graham signs were spelt correctly. Great job lads. The twisting and scrolling… Continue reading April newsletter
Its only Easter and the Elves are busy making and repairing toys for the Mudgee Pre-school. Geoff, Kevin, Wombat Eadie and Mick have been champing at the bit for more toys to work on. See what I can do lads, there is a big one coming up. Neil is trying out the new Plasma cutter… Continue reading March Newsletter
Arnie's getting back his muscle tone, Chris does all he can to hold the wall from pulling in on JB. Yes, its Banksie in the Gym, can't get enough of it. We have a good roll up, especially on Friday's, and I can see the difference its making in tone and mobility. We had another… Continue reading February Newsletter
This is a the resting place of the 1930 PMG phone box restored by Kevin, Geoff, Doug Garry, have I forgotten anyone? Such a great job, and now retired to Storm’s backyard. Well done everyone. Rumor has it that calls will be coming in from every museum in the district. Just give them Kev’s number.… Continue reading New Year 2021 Newsletter
A sad note John Banks has retired from the garden. Here he is handing over his ceremonial tomato stake. We need another gardener, volunteers ? There was a bit of an issue at the Shed this month. The blank space in the workshop indicated a story. No one reported the alarms going off, no sign… Continue reading October newsletter
Report by John Witheriff Colin and Geoff and Mac have nearly completed the nesting boxes for the Shire to install for homeless Fauna. I did notice that here is a double bed under repair on the next bench, beefing up the springs. Someone must have got over excited by the nesting boxes. Meanwhile Graham’s mower… Continue reading What’s Happenning At the Shed This Month
Report by John Witheriff Graham’s mower has been at the Shed for so long we hope he can remember how it was dismantled. We think Philip is indicating he can’t find a pulse and that the training on the De-Fib may very well come in handy. Meanwhile in the leadlight room, John is reflecting on… Continue reading August at the Shed
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