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This nativity scene at Colinton Church was constructed and first installed in December 2020 by Geoff, John, and Alister. The components were stored away after the festive season and re-installed by John and Rab at the start of December 2021.
Stewart has made a “Sensory Wall” for a local playgroup. ‘What’s a Sensory Wall?’ I hear you ask. An excellent question! It’s a board with all sorts of items attached. These make sounds, have different textures, move in different ways, and are all intended to give the children something to stimulate their minds. You’ll see what it is in the photos below.
While at the playgroup, Stewart also fitted “finger guards” to some doors, to prevent a recurrence of a child getting fingers caught when a door was closed.
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We received a request to help a local playgroup to dismantle an old shed and erect a new one. In the end this required an area of ground to be levelled, slabs laid, and then the shed to be installed. Well done to the team who made this all happen. The photos below show some of the guys working on the build of the shed. How many shedders does it take to build a shed? Answers on a postcard (or use the Contact Us form!)
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We are making Christmas Trees that we will sell for Shed funds this year (the order book is now closed due to unprecedented demand). Different designs are possible, with either free-standing bases, or stakes to be driven into the ground. Here is a sample. Prices will depend on the size and the material they are made of. We would supply them unpainted, so they can be any colour that you want to make them. Buy one for each of the kids or grandkids, along with a paintbrush and some paint!
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We are nothing if not multi-skilled. When asked whether he could make some boot jacks to help someone remove their muddy boots, Stewart’s answer was – unsurprisingly – “Yes”. He ended up making two! This wasn’t a completely simple solution, though, as he had to join pieces of timber to give him the sizes of materials that he needed. We think the result was worth it, and we can’t even see the join!
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When Hugh asked for help to convert an unwanted wheelie bin into a mobile toolbox, Stewart stepped up with his engineering expertise. Hugh now has a bin that holds his gardening equipment securely, and also slides easily into his car for longer journeys.
How do you estimate the width of pavements, or the sizes and depths of potholes in them? With a custom-made measuring device from Pentlands Men’s Shed, of course!
Not quite sure what the ducks are doing though. Maybe trying to decide whether the deep end is suitable for a quick swim?
Due to the success of the Nativity scene at St Cuthbert’s Paris Church Colinton, the Rev Nicki asked if we could construct a crosses in time for Easter, to be positioned on the grass in front of the Church where the Nativity scene was sitting.
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Here’s some more garden furniture that a member has built during the winter: The planters will be placed outside to add a feature in a garden, and the toybox will live in the summer house where it will contain outdoor toys for grandchildren to play with. These items have been designed to be used as additional garden seating for the nice summer days!
Stewart has made videos showing some of his creations and projects. Enjoy!
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