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.
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 …
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?
Craig’s Kayak Takes Shape
Craigs says: ‘Kayak is coming on nicely. Trying not to rush as it has become my lockdown project and may have to last some time. Attached are a couple of photos showing it the right way up with bulkheads fitted and skeg. Next job is to fit the decks which should be good fun and …
Cool Cats
That’s what you call obedient cats. Social distancing to the centimetre ! Front the top: Pixie (the matriarch), then Meg and Cassy (twin sisters) and Charlie’s flaked out on my bed!
The Grand old Man of the Shed – In Memory of John
One year ago today our friend John Williams, the grand old man of our shed, tragically passed away. He had a very full life and used to keep us amused during tea with his endless sometimes amusing, sometimes serious anecdotes.
Kinross and District Men’s Shed
Use the link to see some good work from a Men’s Shed in Scotland.https://www.scotsman.com/health/coronavirus/kinross-mens-shed-3d-printing-800-face-shields-nhs-key-workers-2536917
Virus forces urgent GN-Shed meeting – spot the difference!
The photos attached are of the GN(Gnome)-Shed meeting taking place in my back garden. Due to the lack of gardening activities this usually busy group have been furloughed until lock down restrictions have been lifted.Can you spot the difference between pictures A and B?
Dovecote
Three room villa to let for summer season! Only friendly doves need apply. Graham’s lovely dovecote for Judy.