Author Archives: The Entrance Men's Shed

Shed members recently constructed a set of suicide prevention boxes for Homeless No More. We make boxes in batches of ten or so and each set is lovingly constructed in different materials and style. The boxes are filled by Elissa and her colleagues at Homeless No More with items that are intended to support someoneContinue reading “Suicide prevention boxes”

During 2018-2019 Christmas shutdown shed members took the opportunity to give the faithful shed trailer a coat of paint. The trailer now looks ready for action during 2019.

In early 2019 The Entrance Men’s Shed was visited by The NSW Premier, The Honourable Gladys Berejiklian and Liberal Party candidate for The Entrance, Brian Perrem. Shed members were delighted to show the Premier around the shed facilities and to explain the community projects members work towards.

During late 2018 shed member Keith crafted this beautiful wooden model of an MG-A car from complementary types of timber.

During late 2018, shed member Keith built this beautifully detailed wooden F1 racing car model from different kinds of timber. Great work Keith!

Following a visit to the shed by a group from Fairdinkum Sheds and Marty Leist from the Australian Men’s Sheds Association (AMSA) we received this feedback: A big thanks to the fellas at The Entrance Men’s Shed Incorporated for welcoming us to their shed yesterday. We enjoyed a fantastic chat about some of their woodworking projects andContinue reading “Visit to the shed”

Over the 2018-2019 Christmas shed closure shed member Ken kept himself busy with this beautifully detailed wooden Kombi van model.

Following the Entrance Men’s Shed AGM, the committee members for the 2018-1019 year are: Office Person President Ken Yeatman Vice President Bruce Crouch Secretary Terry Anderson Treasurer Bob Ihlein Committee Cec Baker Committee Rob Eschbank Committee Keith Smith Committee Richard Threlfo

In December 2018, members and their partners enjoyed a relaxing shed Christmas Lunch at the Bateau Bay Bowling Club.

On the 8th of September 2018 shed members hosted a sausage sizzle for the Grant McBride Memory Walk. Money raised is used by Dementia Australia for research and advocacy into dementia. The walk was instigated by Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, in honour of her late father Grant McBride.

After the 2018 AGM (held in July 2018), shed members enjoyed a quiet drink and meal at the Long Jetty Hotel.

During the first half of 2018 shed members worked on a variety of personal and community projects. Here’s a sampling of these projects.

In May 2018 shed members and their partners enjoyed a day out on the Postman’s Cruise on the Hawkesbury River (https://riverboatpostman.com.au). Here’s some images from the day.

Here are some photos from the 2013 Entrance Community Centre Christmas Party. The Entrance Men’s Shed and visitors all enjoying the weather and the festivities.

On the 29th of November 2013 shed members and their partners spent an enjoyable day traveling to Sydney by train, followed by a two-hour Sydney Harbour cruise aboard the Captain Cook Sydney 2000. Both Sydney Transport and the cruise ship staff were very accommodating and this helped to ensure that everybody had a great day.Continue reading “Sydney Harbour cruise”

Shed members Bruce and Rob have created a set of seven timber bin hoppers for The Entrance Town Centre Management. The hoppers are being placed at Memorial Park and The Boardwalk alongside the The Entrance channel.

Shed member Dave recently made this terrific timber games table.

It seems you’re never too old to enjoy a visit from Santa! These images are from the Christmas 2013 celebrations.

Shed members recently participated in the Destash Market Day held at the Entrance Community Centre. The shed provided a sausage sizzle for market goers as well as a small garage sale of handmade wooden objects.

Shed members recently worked on a ghoulish Halloween-themed display for a bike to be displayed at Chromefest. Chromefest is held annually at Memorial Park at The Entrance.