Display Bee Hive
A member of the Gold Coast Regional Beekeepers requested the shed to make a display bee hive based upon a sample which the shed had previously made. The subsequent quote was accepted, and the project was assigned to Wozza, and with his usual efficiency, duly set about...
Spinning wheel restoration
Spinning Wheel Restoration A challenging project was brought into the shed recently, and that was to restore a spinning wheel to working order. As this would involve woodturning skills, the project was assigned to the capable hands of Bob Graves. The challenge was to...
We are grateful to our generous supporters.
DIESEL. One of our members, Hal Blanchard, is associated with his brother’s diesel distribution business and Hal regularly fills up the ute’sdiesel tank as an ongoing donation, Hal filled the ute last Tue and we...
AGM FOR SUB-BRANCH COMMITTEE POSITIONS
The Sub-Branch Annual General Meeting was held at 10.30 on 06 Dec 22 and the following members were elected to each position: President Andy Bryson Vice President Kevin Roberts Secretary/Treasurer Peter Cameron Committee ...
Boot Sale Sun 15 Jan 23
Roger along with Drew, Michael, and Graeme organized a boot sale at Carrara Markets on Sunday 15 Jan. To get this going, Drew lent his 1944 ute along with Roger using the new triton, loaded up both utes on Sat with anything in site, and proceeded to the sale. I am...
QLD Police legacy scheme
Following the senseless murders of 2 QLD police officers in Wieambilla between Chinchilla and Tara on Dec 22, the executives of both the QLD branch and the Sub-branch both decided to donate $ 1,000.000 each to the QLD police legacy scheme which provides support to the...
Veterans Support Group Shed has a key focus is to advance the well-being and health of its members & to encourage social inclusion
Shed Maitenance
This past year we have improved our areas around the shed to improve the safety and access to tools and workspaces. Allowing veterans of all ages to participate
Organic Gardens
investing in new soil, raised garden beds, growing and selling of turmeric, garlic and ginger. onsite we also have passion fruit, lemons and avocados
Gumtree and marketplace sales
Thanks go to Roger for coordinating sales
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