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Not every Shed has a “Shed Goddess’ but at Bateau Bay we have been blessed with a person who is a wonderful supporter but likes to remain in incognito when learning new practical skills. One should never underestimate the possibility of a family member taking a photo of the flat pack kitchen cupboard in the […]

With the installation of the access ramp at Vision Australia’s office in Gosford the Sensory Garden which is being developed can now be used for training near sighted and blind clients. Peter has done a first class job with the manufacture and installation of this 3 piece ramp and handrail that spanned a drain and

The Shed held its 3rd AGM today which was attended by 37 members and guests. Following the Presidents Report (which is attached) the election of Shed leadership was conducted. The same executive team were elected unopposed and a new Shed committee was appointed. The following were reappointed for another year :- John Sharples – President,

Graham has been telling us how hard he had been working but no one believed him. So having finished the raised garden bed for one our our Community Centre friends he knew he had come to the end of the road and decided enough was enough. Given that our men are a compassionate lot we

Bateau Bay Men’s Shed Inc Notice of AGM / Agenda for AGM Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Bateau Bay Men’s Shed Inc will be held at the Shed on Thursday 22 September 2011 at 10am. All financial members are welcome to attend. AGENDA Welcome and Apologies Minutes of previous AGM

It’s amazing how easily Andrew made himself available for a flogging from Avery and how Cec slipped into a fair maidens outfit just for a cuddle. It was not so surprising how George, David and Roy chose to sling it into their hammocks because they are always looking to slack off and take a rest.

An attempted coup was on the minds of the 15 men who ascended on State Parliament today but following the hospitality of Chris Spence and Chris Harcher, our Local Members, we decided to simply accept their offers of good will and went on to enjoy ourselves. Morning tea in the Speakers Garden, an explanation of

They say it takes a few brains to play Chess so are Mark & George really playing a game or just posing for the camera? The great thing about them settling into what is becoming a routine after lunch is that it keeps them out of the workshops so the rest of the men can

Thanks to the generosity of the Shed members 13 girls and boys will receive a Christmas gift this year. The Samaritans Purse Christmas Box program has reached into the hearts of the men and especially Norm who has taken on the task of collecting items and filling the boxes with appropriate gifts. Over $200 has

They say that if you plant a garden then the wildlife will come. This is certainly the case with us as the word has spread to the Plains of Africa and our first resident has moved in. If Rocking Horse Dung is scarce then imagine how much Elephant Rocker Dung will be worth! We may