Today the Manager of Woolworths Bateau Bay, Brett Goodwin, presented $2,222.22 to Bateau Bay Shed. This money was raised following the month of "Movember" when men from the Shed were invited to hold barbeques,raffles and Chocolate Wheels inside the store for each of the 4 Thursdays of the month.
Brett, the manager at Bateau Bay Woolworths, a die hard St. George fan, receives a framed print of 2 of their star players in action and the dragon logo. Brett has been instrumental in promoting our Shed during "Movember" and we felt he deserved a small token of our appreciation.
Following a very successful promotion during "Movember" 6 men from the Bateau Bay Woolworths store visited the Shed to have a look around and meet the men.
Alex & Cherry have only been with us for a couple of weeks but already have made themselves part of our network. Alex has a wicked sense of humour and Cherry because of her patience Cherry has a spot outside the Shed but when no one else is around is allowed to come inside where the floor is cooler.
'The Hammer" which carried Dave Betts from Port Macquarie to The Entrance in support of Mens Health is lifted high at the end of the paddle. Dave's bookends work with him and accompanied him on his trip.
Dave Betts arrives at The Entrance where a big group of supporters were present to welcome him. Men from the Bateau Bay Men's Shed were there in numbers to show their appreciation for a job well done and to thank Dave for his promotion of Mens Health and Shed sponsorship.
Dave arrives at The Entrance after paddling from Port Macquarie in support of Men's Health.
Poor Kevin, a great Secretary but not so good on knowing which of the 3 trays have the sausages in them. Woolworths have for the month of Moevember (men's health month) offered the Shed the opportunity to hold a fund raising BBQ in the store every Thursday for a month. Excellent sponsorship, thanks Woolworths.
Don't smile Graham, do you know how big Kevin's fingers are? If only Woolworths knew what the Mens' Shed were up to before serving customers at a fund raising BBQ.
Ray is really working hard on his kitchen cupboards and when he has finished sanding down all the profiles he intends to lacquer the doors and bring them back to pristine condition. Each day he brings 1 or 2 doors in and before long will have sanded back all his doors. Of course it takes a while to do each door because he has to stop for a chat or a cup of coffee!
Get Doug near a power saw, any saw, and he is as happy as a pig in mud. Here he is cutting some discs to be used in an imitation path for a small garden. The smell of freshly sawn Camphor Laurel is much nicer than that of 20+ working men.
Bob just loves to make the sparks fly in the Shed but he is always safety conscious and wears his safety glasses when using machines.
Our Shed is very grateful to the organisations who have made it possible to establish the Shed and to plan for the future with certainty.
This is how a cheeky member views the leadership team. President John driving, Treasurer Nigel safe in the middle and Secretary Kevin riding shotgun in the back. Oh for some respect please.
John our "Wood Carver in Residence" concentrates as he carves a rope pattern along the length of his bushwalking stick. He still has to start on the animals he will carve toward the top of the stick before he finishes it all off with a turned knob on the top. Keep at it John you'll get there.
George the supervisor keeps a close eye on Ken the apprentice as another section of the Shed comes together.
The Shed Logo was designed by Mark Segal one of our many talented members. The logo will now appear on our letterhead and will be reproduced on our range of designer wear casual clothing. 
The first of the equipment orders have been unpacked and assembled.
John Sharples conducting business as the newly elected President.
