After receiving an enquiry from Angela Devlin, the Vice President of the Harlin State School PNC, regarding construction of a plant stand, the Toogoolawah District Men’s Shed were only too happy to help this great cause.
The plant sale has proved to be very successful since its inception just over a year ago and the students were eager to expand the sales area.
In their workshop at the top of Bellambi St Toogoolawah, the Men’s Shed members utilised old pallets and reclaimed timber to construct a three-tiered plant stand. The stand was then painted to ensure it withstands the elements.
The first of two timber stands was delivered to the school recently, much to the delight of students and teachers.
Teacher Aide, Alison Philp, played a vital role in the creation of the plant sale concept after the students began looking for a way to raise funds to purchase additional sporting equipment. “The students take part in a garden club on Tuesday afternoons where they learn to propagate and care for the plants which are then sold at the front of the school” Alison said.
The Toogoolawah Men’s Shed is currently expanding their workshop and hopes to be able to take on even more community-based projects such as this custom timber stand.
Shed President Brian O'Donnell, said “Our members come to the shed on Tuesday and Friday mornings to work on a wide range of individual projects, but they especially enjoy these group projects which directly benefit the local community”.
Those driving past the Harlin State School are encouraged to stop by to inspect the new plant stands as well as support the students fundraising efforts by making a plant purchase.
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