Splash Remembered
A favourite pony who roamed the paddocks of Marsden Valley. One night, during a fierce storm, he got stuck between two trees and died of a heart attack. Mark Cox of the Nelson Whakatu Menzshed has fashioned this beautifully made tribute…lest we forget. Thank you Mark.
Colin leads construction of these wicking planters which are taking Nelson by storm.
See where our Menzshed predator traps are being located.
Book Exchange
Peter (left) and Wayne set up the mini library at the Tahunanui Community. Hopefully this will be just one of many that the versatile men at the Nelson/Whakatu Menzshed will be making as the idea catches on. There are already several around Nelson made and erected by community spirited people. Will you be the next. Visit us on either Tuesday or Thursday morning for more details.
Media Interest
Helen from the Nelson Mail (Stuff) talks with Wayne (center) and Hal about the menzshed.
Community P
roject
Amy from the Nelson Mail (Stuff) talks with Mark Philllips (left) about the racing car he and Wayne Logan are redesigning and upgrading for the Atawhai Play Centre.
Many Hands
Over the last several weeks the Nelson/Whakatu Menzshed has been dedicated almost entirely to producing predator traps. Colin Johnstone has been the driving force ably assisted by volunteer members.
Book Stand
'Tashi Wallace made a bookstand for Peter McGowan. They became friends at the Nelson Whakatu Menzshed and now go cycling and rowing together.'
Extreme Outfits
The Martians have landed…no this is our regular guy Richard preparing to do the supermarket shopping. Not too many people will want to get near him so we are all safe.
Mark in the back garden
In his element, relaxing, scheming, plotting his next move… but first a sit-down and a morning cuppa accompanied by waffles and maple syrup…yum.
Just before
Lockdown
This is what Ian does to pass the time…lucky chap. Any guesses where this might be…? Nice bit of scroll work on your benches. Snapper for tea…need any help?
Knee Slider
New member Doug Lawrence and Wayne Logan with a little help from me, Colin, made these knee sliders for the rehabilitation department at Nelson Hospital. They’re used when you have knee replacements. You sit on a chair with the slider on the floor, put your heal into the V part and roll back and forth. This helps to strengthen the knee joint eventually allowing one to extend gradually passed a 90 degree bend . Quite cool.
(Actually Colin is being modest, he put a lot of effort into this and the three of them have produced a very professional article far superior to the original which they were asked to replicate. Robert)
Sam Broaddus from US of A is returning to Nelson on the 18th January. We look forward to meeting up again and sampling some of his seasonal cuisine.
North Dunedin
I was made very welcome when I visited a Dunedin Menzshed. From small beginnings this group of dedicated men have built up a superb working space well equipped with all manner of power tools and machines. Much community work is done and Bunnings have been very supportive assisting them with materials and discounted items. See the link to their Facebook Page. Thank you for your warm hospitality. Please visit us if you find yourself in Nelson.
Pegs for Sale
The Car Company
Wayne Logan and Philip Chapman of the Nelson Whakatu Menzshed receive a generous donation from The Car Company and Shane Drummond (right).
Gallery
Below is a growing series of images documenting the activities and progress of the Nelson/Whakatū Menzshed
Activities during September 2019
Activities during October 2019
Activities during November 2019
Images from January 2020 onwards
September 2020 Onwards
January 2021 onwards
February 2021 onwards
September 2021 onwards
January 2022 onwards
August 2022 onwards
Early days setting up in the huge space in the old Reliance building.
The Workbox delivered to the Reliance building ready for finishing work ie interior lining, shelving, painting etc.
A brief pictorial journey of the Menzshed setting up.
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