Bateau Bay Men's Shed Out in the Community

Three members of the shed accepted the invitation to demonstrate some simple home maintenance repairs at the local Community Centre.  John demonstrated a number of simple ways to repair holes in plaster walls then assisted those who wanted a hands on experience.

Another demonstration centred on fixing a leaking tap, which then led to many questions about plumbing in general.

We also took along a number of  tools and suggested that these items should form a basic kit if someone was thinking of putting together a tool box for their home maintenance needs. 

During the BBQ which followed it  was suggested that other demonstrations would be well received so it looks as if we may be back soon.

Anyone For Ring Toss?

This Ring Toss game will brighten up any recreation room and should provide hours of enjoyment for those playing. We hope the residents of Magnolia Manor enjoy playing this game.

The board sits against a sloping stand that can be folded away and locked in the store cupboard when the party gets too rough and the rope rings get used as Frisbees!

Pre School Equipment Ready for Delivery

Three "Apron Hangers" and a hanger and box  for "Dress Up" clothes are ready for delivery to a lucky Pre School group.

Now instead of leaving their used aprons on the floor after craft work the children can easily hang them up on the pegs. (Pity this training won't be remembered when they get a bit older)

By hanging dress up items on the rail it will be so much easier to find just what they want to wear when its time for a performance.

We did try to get some of the men to take off some clothes and demonstrate how the equipment is supposed to be used but all we could arrange was for Graham to offer his services as a model.  Rather appropriate as it was Graham who made the Apron Hangers and had a big role in supervising the making of the Dress Up box.

A Little Helpers Tower

A Mums request for us to make a stand that would allow her young child to reach the bench saw the men put their heads together and come up with an adjustable tower/box into which a child could climb with safety.

Here the youngster has moved from the kitchen (where mum was hoping she would help) and into the workshop to help dad. It helps to warm a Shedders heart. 

Anyone For A Fiddle Board?

Bateau Bay Men's Sheds relationship with Magnolia Manor Aged Care continues with 6 Fiddle Boards ready for delivery.  Theses Boards will be available for residents suffering from Dementia who will manipulate the range of common attachments to assist with their memory retention and manual dexterity.

New Homes in Time for Winter

Graham and some of the 'Team of Possum Boxers' hanging around to see if they can attract some furries to their new homes.  The boxes come complete with an inside climbing frame, rubber to keep water out of the gap in the hinged lid and hose to protect the trees onto which the units are wired.

These 15  are the last of the 25 ordered for a Retirement Village (but not for human habitation) where the groundsmen will install them in trees around the property.

Graham is pleased to see the last of them but while these were on the production line orders have continued to be received so it looks like the Team won't be out of something to do for quite some time.

Great work Team, one would have to travel a long way to find boxes of the quality produced at Bateau Bay.

Morning Teas are Very Important Times in the Shed.

Sometimes the men come to work, sometimes to share a story, sometimes to be with mates and SOMETIMES for Morning Tea.

Then there are others who come for all 4 but they all make sure they are always present for Morning Tea.

What goes on in the Shed stays in the Shed so no one goes home and admits what they ate for Morning Tea.