Shed members recently constructed a rustic style timber front and side for the serving counter at the Kettle Black Cafe. The cafe has recently opened in the grounds of the Entrance Community Center.

Here’s a selection of projects that shed members have been working on during May 2021. They include Bob’s turned bowl, Alfred’s wooden toolbox and under-bed storage boxes for a local community member.

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On the 14th of May The Entrance Men’s Shed Committee President Bruce Crouch met the NSW Premier, The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian and the Member for Terrigal, Mr. Adam Crouch MP. Both politicians were visiting the Bateau Bay Men’s Shed.

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On the 30th of April 2021 ten shed members enjoyed a trip to the National Maritime Museum on Sydney Harbour. Members had a thoroughly enjoyable day exploring the historic ships and the many other fascinating exhibits at the museum

The organisers of the Rebikes101 organization at Alison Homestead Men’s Shed would like to remind everyone that if you have a bicycle you’d like to donate, it can be reconditioned and enjoy a new life in the community via charities, schools, clubs and other organisations.

Drop-off point is at the entrance to Alison Homestead, opposite the Old Wyong Milk Factory.

We recently received this kind feedback from Amy:

Bruce’s wonderful rocking horse (“Bullseye Bruce”):

Shed Members undertook a shed cleanup on the morning of the 23rd December 2020. After cleanup members enjoyed a BBQ lunch and a few light beers to finish off the (challenging) 2020 calendar year. 

Best wishes for all for a happy and healthy 2021 from all of us at the Entrance Men’s Shed!    

We had a request to fit bumper bars and manufacture a steering wheel for this Volkswagen pedal car. A Christmas present for a lucky local three year old.

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Shed member Jim Ryan very kindly donated a large toolkit to the shed, which was raffled off during December to raise funds for shed operations.

In 2019 Central Coast Council approached The Entrance Men’s Shed to construct two larger-than-life “big chairs” to be installed on Council land, under this program: https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/news/its-been-big-yeartake-big-seat .

Later in 2020 shed members constructed a further three big chairs and all five have now been installed on local beaches and foreshores. All the chairs have been decorated by Central Coast community groups and look terrific in their new homes.

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The President of the Towoon Bay SLSC recently approached the Men’s Shed to construct a window artwork showing a Greek Mediterranean scene. Phil was taken with the beauty of the region while visiting and wanted a reminder of that experience here on the Central Coast.

In December 2020 shed members designed and constructed a window with a large format photograph placed behind to complete the illusion.

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In late 2020 Shed members worked on a variety of projects for local community members, including refurbished wine barrels and a rustic style timber table.

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Shed member Ken recently completed this beautifully detailed and presented wooden motorbike model.

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The Entrance Men’s Shed members recently completed refurbishment of a vintage rocking horse for a local family. The rocking horse was originally owned and used by the family Grandmother, who passed it onto her daughter. After approaching the men’s shed to refurbish the horse her daughter (now a mother herself) has passed it onto her young daughter.

This is a wonderful community family connection that shed members were delighted to support.

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Shed members recently constructed and installed a large pencil-themed archway for a local daycare centre. The arch helps to reward and encourage reading at the Center.

The larger-than-life pencils are quite realistic in person!

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Shed member Bob recently completed refurbishing and painting of a stylish half-wine barrels, for installation in his garden.

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As part of the building and installation of a viewing platform at the Long Jetty RSL Sub-branch museum, shed members also installed a series of large photos into the room. The pictures complement and inform the display.

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The Entrance Men’s Shed members worked together recently to build and install a viewing platform for the Bofors room at the RSL museum located in the Long Jetty RSL sub-branch.

The sturdy platform provides an ideal viewing point for the room’s displays–which we encourage everyone to visit when they get the chance.

Shed members would like to send cheers and best wishes to one of our members: Michael W who is no longer able to attend for medical reasons. We are still thinking of you big fella!

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With the recent celebrations of National Men’s Shed Week, shed members were excited to be featured in an article in the Central Coast Community Chronicle newspaper.

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