A story of creativity and eye for detail by Mike Lewis This is the story of the Pallet Line Railway locomotives built at the Shed Works at Burgess Hill. The first of these ‘Shed’ Class locos, engine number BHSW001, was a small tank engine constructed principally of square wooden blocks to a design copied from …
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Mike’s message
Mike D wanted you to know that his operation has gone well. He is recovering better than expected and hopes to be home this weekend. Mike has been waiting a long time to get this sorted so this is indeed fantastic news.
The Kiln Project kicks off!
The aim is to create a new space in the Town for arts and crafts, and to provide a flexible space for community groups, events and projects. More information is at The Kiln website. Refurbishment of the Kiln premises started in September. The ‘front of house’ has been reconfigured to provide a shop front for …
Craig’s Kayak makes maiden voyage
If you wondered what Craig was doing when he started sawing pine strips in the workshop last year, here’s the finished product. Looks fantastic doesn’t it and it has been in the water too. After its maiden voyage, Craig now wants to make some mods to change the trim and improve handling. Ah well I …
Workshop to open 11 August
Very pleased to be able to tell you all that our workshop will re-open for the usual mix of activities from Tuesday 11 August onwards. From then it will be open every Tuesday and Wednesday, and if there is sufficient uptake, we may open on Mondays for leatherwork. There will be appropriate Covid-19 controls in …
One Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hound Dog
Hi GuysI hope you are all well and coping with the lockdown okay? We’re certainly going to need our name badges when we return – I can’t even remember who I am! I’ve spent the last few weeks uploading some of my poems onto my Facebook page and I came across this one which I …
David Antliff, message to members
David is moving to Bristol soon and has sent a message to members: ‘….we are about to finally make our move to be nearer our daughter in Bristol, at the end of this month, so unfortunately, I will not be able to join you all again at The Shed. I really enjoyed my sessions with …
Congratulations Jas!
Congratulations and best wishes on your new appointment at the Jobcentre.
Happy Birthday Martin
Happy memories – best wishes for another happy day.
Colin raises an amazing £50
Hi to all. Just to let you know I’m still in the land of the living. I have sold the bird boxes, also made the legs for the table and raised £50 for sheds funds. Does anyone go to sheds to collect timber?