Our involvement with a variety of community groups continues to grow as our reputation expands.
World War 1 Remembrance Crosses
Teamwork overcame the short timeframe in 2015 given to assemble over 300 crosses identifying World War 1 casualties complete with names, numbers and poppy logos.
As progress was made the pile grew
Boxed in alphabetical order
Two jigs ensured accuracy
We did such a great job a further request in 2016 resulted in another 964 ANZAC memorial crosses being assembled, alphabetically sorted and crated for 2016 ANZAC Day Commemorations. Menzshed repeated this role having an assembly line putting the crosses together. In addition we made purpose designed crates each holding 50 crosses. Sorting and storing them in alphabetical order proved a challenging task and was completed on a separate day when no other shed activities were operating. We have also completed another 20 boxes for last years crosses as they are now all stored away.
We have been asked to continue assembling more crosses and building more boxes next year, and the following year.
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Win a wish
We contributed to a “win a wish” request in the extension of walls, new doors and a walk-in wardrobe prior to a sponsored bedroom makeover for 15 yr old blood cancer survivor Rhiannon Nottage.
Peter Blackler led this project and with a bit of help from other members built a new wall across the end of the lounge, demolished the old bedroom walls, adapted the ceiling, moved internal doors, built a walk-in wardrobe, completed the Gib lining and fitted skirtings and architraves.
Then the makeover was completed.
Boat for Castle kids pre-school
It started with a request for an old dingy that the kids could play with and we decided to start from scratch and design our own. Forming the sides with a single length of ply resulted in the shape of a waka and then we decided to make it an ark. The sea-horse formed a good shape for the bow and lots of other fish related shapes were prepared for the sides and we ended with a colourful boat. The end result has been well received by children and has become a well loved part of their external play.
The shape is formed and undercoat is complete
Bright colours, obvious shapes, what fun
Painting the shapes
We borrowed it for the xmas lights display
On delivery it was all aboard
Notice Board
It stands up straight
One entrance board looks good
So does the other entrance
A request from Kapuni School for two permanent waterproof notice boards resulted in two old surplus aluminium window frames having the glass replaced with perspex, being framed and mounted on posts
Display Board
Happy staff members with the new notice board that met all their needs
The modification of a recycled office partition met the requirements of a moveable colourful blackboard for the front foyer of the recently refurbished Te Newhanga, Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu.
HatRack
The challenge from the school request was to have a sun-hat rack that was portable and could be wheeled outside was taken up by John and Ian and the result was quite outstanding.
John is happy – the job is complete
That doesn’t look like a regulation school hat on the peg.
Children’s Outdoor tables
Our tables are becoming most popular
We get repeated requests for these BBQ tables and the latest recipient of these two is the Paraparaumu Play Centre, Hinemoa St
Miscellaneous
Everybody likes to be in the photo
Ray did the cancer kids dolls house
Rays refurbishment of this dolls house
Missing parts were fabricated
Refurbished and repainted truck
Xmas tree storage boxes for Cystic Fibrosis Ass
Signs for orchard
Raised garden beds
Raised garden beds for the disabled are where it all started but these have progressed to personal requests and even for raffling to raise funds.
A sound design
Painted for a special purpose
An inviting prize for a raffle
Bulk order for a disability group
Waimeha Lagoon Seat
A seat for the Waimeha Lagoon restoration group
Specially located on the top of a sloping bank
……and oh the view after the walk up the slope
Name plate identifies donor & made by MenzShed
Otaki river-mouth seat sponsored by Rotary
loaded and ready to go
Sturdy seat going nowhere
A seat in each corner of the platform
Great view with directions
Seat outside Waikanae Medical Centre
John & Ian have built most of the seats
2 Trailers, a concrete mixer and its all go
A soft spot here would make it easier
Mixed the concrete, set the seat in position
It looks very impressive and is good advertising for us with the visible plaque
A good gathering of participants at the official launch
Our members, Womens Institute president & vice president
Pre-school Centres
Montessori pre-school wall feature
Team work
Taking shape
Just looking?
looking good
Being painted
Installed and ready
Kids ready & waiting
Ready for play time
Bridge
There was a muddy patch that was often unusable so the suggestion was a bridge over it would also be a fun thing for the kids.
It’s taking shape
A bit of overhang on the trailer
The kids love it
Octagonal Tables
Quite a tricky design
Progress being made by the team
The middle bit is important
Everybody’s happy including the kids
Is that another one?
Ready 4 Waikanae Volunteer Fire
This is going to be put to good use
The Kindy table set & kitchen
Kindy table set but not meant for the teacher
Full kitchen set ready for installation
Kitchen installed and a new favourite play place
Work for KCDC
The worm farm box was sturdy
It’s all go to get it painted and finished for delivery
They required a designed box
Loaded up & ready to go for the next stage
The end result in position with painted background
Trailer frame for Waikanae surf club
A specialist skill
Hard work
With its cover on