Men’s Shed completes project

Umina Beach Men’s Shed has finished a major project at Woy Woy Public School.

The project included the construction of outdoor furniture and the manufacture of boomerangs.

Members of the Shed built and installed a number of outdoor benches, a walk-over bridge and step-over obstacle in the schoolgrounds, part of an outdoor seated learning area and adventure playground.

The project was part of the school’s involvement in Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and included the planting of 300 native shrubs and trees.

It also included the installation of a native bee hive.

The manufacture of 350 wooden boomerangs was for the school’s art and crafts program, with students creating their own designs as part of Naidoc week celebrations.

“Nearly every member of the shed worked on this project at some time, either crafting, sanding, shaping or painting, and including two work parties at the school to install benches,” said Shed secretary Mr Vic Brown.

Pictured is Shed member Mr Bill Ide presenting the boomerangs to the school, and Shed members with the installed seating.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 28 Apr 2023 Vic Brown, Umina Beach Men’s Shed