Greytown MeNZ Shed
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The women and men of Greytown MeNZ Shed have delivered hundreds of projects into the community, especially where they benefit charities, community groups, children and health concerns. Then they wondered what they could do to help shattered families in the Ukraine.
Tom Bateman, Chair of … View moreThe women and men of Greytown MeNZ Shed have delivered hundreds of projects into the community, especially where they benefit charities, community groups, children and health concerns. Then they wondered what they could do to help shattered families in the Ukraine.
Tom Bateman, Chair of Greytown MeNZ Shed said "We've always helped out on community projects but this time we thought we'd try to stretch a little further and help people doing it tough in the Ukraine. We knew we couldn’t make and mend stuff from afar but came up with the idea that for one month, when we made or mended for anyone in our community, we’d pass on 100% of their “thankyou” donation we normally use to keep the shed running. Then the Red Cross could put it to good use.”
Word got round and the Greytown community came on board and so many make and mend jobs came in that the scheme was extended to almost two and a half months, so the sheddies could try to catch up with the jobs. Some people just came up and made outright donations and the shed helped out too – raising $4,000 to present to The New Zealand Red Cross to help out the amazing work the global organisation is doing in war ravaged Ukraine.
“We’re blown away by the generosity and compassion of everyone who has supported us and lucky to have an organisation like the Red Cross that means we know that the funds raised will be put to the best use.” Said Tom.
Greytown MeNZ Shed is at 85-87 West Street, Greytown and is open any Wednesday or Saturday morning between 9 and 12. We are an inclusive community style shed welcoming everybody.
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Contacts:
Tom Bateman (Chair) 0274903729
The women and men of Greytown's MeNZ Shed undertake lots of projects for the community as well as for individuals, groups and charities. Since the start of May we've been passing on "thank you" donations to us to the Ukrainian Red Cross appeal. If you fancy a chat and a nose … View moreThe women and men of Greytown's MeNZ Shed undertake lots of projects for the community as well as for individuals, groups and charities. Since the start of May we've been passing on "thank you" donations to us to the Ukrainian Red Cross appeal. If you fancy a chat and a nose around, drop by on a Wednesday or Saturday morning.
Drop off all your tools, knives, scissors, secateurs, spades, axes, sheers, loppers - in fact anything without teeth or a motor and the elves and dwarves of Greytown MeNZ Shed will put an edge on it for just $2:00 per item! It's out way of saying thank you to our community for all your … View moreDrop off all your tools, knives, scissors, secateurs, spades, axes, sheers, loppers - in fact anything without teeth or a motor and the elves and dwarves of Greytown MeNZ Shed will put an edge on it for just $2:00 per item! It's out way of saying thank you to our community for all your support and the laughs we have had over the year. Have a nose around and see how the shed is getting along, grab a free cuppa and a biscuit if you fancy. See you there 9-1 p.m. Saturday 27th at 85 West Street or down the lane between Mango Interiors and Blackwells Cycles.
It's Sharpening Day Today at Greytown MeNZ Shed! Just tote your tools to the shed between 9-12 and we'll grind, polish, hone and give them the luuuurv they need to make your life easier for just $2:00 each. Go on, let your tools feel the love today!
Help the sheddies to help you to help us to help the community by sharing this and spreading the word about the upcoming sharpening day at the shed on the morning of 20th October fro 9-12 at 85 West Street. No drama but be in like Flynn. We'll sharpen anything without teeth or a motor for … View moreHelp the sheddies to help you to help us to help the community by sharing this and spreading the word about the upcoming sharpening day at the shed on the morning of 20th October fro 9-12 at 85 West Street. No drama but be in like Flynn. We'll sharpen anything without teeth or a motor for just $2:00 an item - our way of saying "thank you for your support".
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