H&DMS Summary Report 2025 This our fifth year continues to be busy, having completed the Model Shop last year, at the beginning of November I was able to secure after a lot of research and help a very good quality second hand Metal Lathe. which I found on the 'Gumtree' web site, a Myford Super Seven B, at £2000.00 this included ten boxes of additional tools and adaptors for this lathe, so at 4am on a cold November Monday moming, Ray and I went in Ray's Van to Bristol on an eight hour round trip to pick up and load lathe into his Van. The members who unloaded and assembled the Lathe agreed we had found a litue used bargain lathe. this was funded from the National Lottery Grant of £10000.00 I had secured earlier in the year for the build of the Model Shop and equipment. Also. a metal bandsaw was purchased this enhanced the model shop and gave us good scope for future projects. On the 23rd of November 2024 disaster struck. a large tree had been blown down onto the top of our Shed by stonn 'Bertie' This put us out of action for nearly six months. The roof had collapsed, broken many Purlins, and bent one of the main support frames. Only a year and a half previously we had sealed and painted the outside for longevity. The Insurance took the longest to secure repair, but we did get all necessary parts to repair Shed in advance ready for when we had the go ahead from the Insuran brokers. This did not deter us. and we continued on with what facilities we had useable-, it was restrtcted in space and some members attended less during this period. They have a good working relationship with the building Companies in Hunstanton building houses and flats etc. 'Bennetts' have been next to us for some time and had been providing Pallets, excess timber, gloves, and goggles. It was agreed when they had nearly completed that Estate, they would give us all the unused intemal wood left over at end of build. This they did and a large quantity of useful sizes of intemal wood was duly collected with trailers by our willing team of tea and coffee drinkers and stored under DPM in front of the quiet room. 'Bennetts' have moved to a new building estate in Snettisham and will continue to supply us with excess materials etc. when available.
'Lovells' also had completed their build. and again we were offered a selection of timbers. we selected a quantity of ten-foot x 8-inch x 3-inch posts, these became particularly useful for replacing some of our Pur1ins for repairs. Eight of the Purlins were required 3-inch x >inch, two Purlins were cut from each plank. Ready for eventual repairs to Shed. Hunstanton in Bloom made a request for us to make a mock-up of the front of a Railway Engine 'The Fenman, to celebrate 200 years of the Railways. Caringly made Kllth mindfulness of detail by Mark. Derek, and Jim. This was to be plad in the Town Hall raised flower bed with accompanying signage. Also. refurbishment of the odd socks caterpillar for children to paint in the Esplanade Gardens, and additional Wooden Slugs and Snails for the Sensory Garden again for children to paint. The rotary club added the flowers later. The heritage ntre requested refurbishment of the buffers at the Coal Shed on the old railway bed. made by Derek B. In addition, we were again asked to produ 14 presentation bowls for the awards ceremony of Anglia in Bloom this year, we were prepared but had to rush as we could not start production till the Shed was repaired. These were made by Jim b. and Roger. Again. this year Hunstanton in Bloom included our premises in the Judges Walk round the town. We were commended as they were impressed with our set up. Culminating in Hunstanton receiving the Gold Award from Anglin in Bloom committee. Hunstanton Festival of Arts requested again this year for another set of 90 painted tiles by local school children. to be fixed to one of the remaining two panels undemeath the day Chalets on the North Promenade wall. This was completed by our established tea and coffee drinkers Martin and Roger at the end of June. For the last panel there was not enough tiles painted to install, to complete this the local Artist Kate Dunbar invited volunteers from the town to come and have a go on painting the remaining 40 tiles. Two of our members Mark and Jim W attended and painted four tiles. They received recognition of their skills coming first in all comers. This plaque is displayed in the Quiet Room. The complete panel of tiles were completed late in the year and will be fitted to the North promenade wall next year.
During March we finally got the go ahead from the Insuran to rebuild our Shed. This was done with gusto and enthusiasm by our industrious members. The main support was straightened and welded at top for strength. Purlins previously cut were replacing broken ones, the roof panels carefully manoeuvred into place and fixed with bolt screws into the Purlins. Once outside sheeting had been done the inside could be insulated. rewired as essary and panelled up this took a few weeks to complete before the intemal walls could be painted again. The outside metal panels could not be painted for a further six months. They decided to use this opportunity whilst rebuilding the Nissen Hut to improve working conditions, two more benches were commissioned by John L. with the original three benches tumed flat against the wall. This gave us more working Spa to work around benches and achieve more Spa so more members could work at the same time. Also. a third wood lathe was added. with all the main equipment fitted to one side of shed the bandsaw and wood processor put on lockable rollers meant that now a new extraction system could be fitted. This was funded from our car boot sales. l obtained consent from the Headmaster of the School to assemble extraction unit outside beside the Nissen Hut. this gave us more working space with a quieter environment. The noisy extractor originally attached to wood pro$Or will be offered to other sheds or disposed of. We were asked by the Divisional Commander of the Scouts and Guides to make two Victorian games. ball in the buckets and a photo booth this had three dogs drawn on with the heads cut out by Mark these were made by Roger and Jim. Delivered to their Clubhouse in Jimmy's Field. August came and time to paint the repaired Nissen hut as six months had passed, they had the new paint and corrugated rollers in stock ready. The Nissen hut was painted in two halves length ways the garden side first and two sessions later the drive side. When we first painted and refurbished the Nissen Hut all the members took part some paintj'ng some moving stones and deaning up or holding the ladders while the energetic ones were painting. It was disappointing this year even after asking everybody to help very few would even consider help with the painting. The bulk of the painting was ably done by Martin. the others of you who did assist thank you for your efforts.
The School made their usual request for some painting during the tem breaks, During the spring half term we painted the first-floor corridor, and in the Summer break we painted the second-floor larger corridor, these were painted by Martin. Roger, Derek, Paul, Mark J, Mark R and Myself. Again, this year we ran the Car Boots for the School. this year was handicapped by the weather, rain. and cold winds so consequently besides our best efforts it was a poor year for us. We achieved only £1499.05 for the Shed and £4493.77 for the School making the Total for the year £5992.82. Each year the Car Boots are getting smaller. In our first year we achieved a total of £9708.67. There is more competition these days plus the weather did not help this year. Let us hope for a better year in 2026. The Hunstanton Heritage Society requested hardwood mountings for two presentation glass awards, these were ably cut. polished, and glued to the glass by Louis. The Town Council requested an EEf generator and Fireplace for the Indoor Winter Wonderland Hub. which is in the basement of the Town Hall. and opens to the public on the 30th of November These have been caringly made by Mart(. Derek. Roger, Jim, and Dave. This has not been an easy year for us. first it was the tree blown down onto Shed. then Roy Wame and Myself have had major open heart surgery, also wives and partners of our members with serious illnesses, sadly Chris Hudds partner has passed away. rest in pea, Christine. Thank you to you all for your industrious contributions to your Shed project. We look forward to seeing you all at our Christmas lunch on the 3rd of December 2025. Thank you Chris Ellis Chair
Hunstanton & District Men's Shed 1191860 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Period start date Period end date For the period To Member from 06/04/2024 05/04/2025
Section A Receipts and payments
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Total funds Last year
funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
Receipts
Membership fees 1,598.96 1,598.96 1,801
Donations 636.36 636.36 1,723
Grants 10,130
Sales / event income 325.00 325.00 446
Agreed work for Others 201.52 201.52 944
Car Boot Sales Income 1,757.00 1,757.00 2,655
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 4,518.84 4,518.84 17,699
Asset and investment sales
Sale of assets
Sale of investments
Sub total
Total receipts 4,518.84 4,518.84 17,699.15
Payments
Shed premises costs
Insurance 526.11 526.11 493.84
Materials & consumables 2,393.43 7,633.75 10,027.18 3,116.98
Small tools (<£25) 19.99
Repairs and renewals 22.74 22.74 30.00
Refreshments & cleaning 394.90 394.90 347.27
Admin/Office costs 90.40 90.40 4.37
Subscriptions 30.00 30.00
Sundry
Sub total 3,457.58 7,633.75 11,091.33 4,012.45
Asset and investment purchases
Hand and power Tools (>£25) 219.47 219.47 156.61
Workshop machines 2,407.96 2,407.96
Sub total 219.47 2,407.96 2,627.43 156.61
Total payments 3,677.05 10,041.71 13,718.76 4,169.06
Net of receipts/(payments) 841.79 -10,041.71 -9,199.92 13,530.09
Transfers between funds -3,355.74 3,355.74
Cash funds last year end 8,979.37 11,685.97 20,665.34 7,135.25
Cash funds this year end 6,465.42 5,000.00 11,465.42 20,665.34
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