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At the 2013 AGM attended by the Hon Member for Dobell, Craig Thompson, Deputy Mayor Wyong Shire, Councillor Lyn Webster, Business Manager Adssi Home Living Australia, Kristen Whitney and 37 members of Bateau Bay Men’s Shed Inc. the following were elected to the Shed Executive Committee and the General Committee for the following year. President: […]

The “Rocking Harley” has been taking shape in the Shed for more than a 18 months but it is finally finished and waiting for a good home. Made entirely from timber, apart from the handle bars and grips and the leather upholstery,  the steering works, the wheels rotate and the badges are authentic Harley Davidson

The Bateau Bay Shed fitness gurus combined with Jessica from InTouchHealth to start the Wobbly Walking Group on a perfect day on the Central Coast. Too often we know we really must start an exercise program but while the spirit is willing the flesh is weak.  Not any more, and we hope that next week

Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre would like to thank the Bateau Bay Men’s Shed for a wonderful Tool Workshop and your support. We all learnt something and had a great morning with a few laughs as well. Keep up the good work guys!

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

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

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

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

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.

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