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I belong to two clubs. The Naenae MENZ Shed and the Guild of Woodworkers Wellington. For the past few months the Members of both have been making toys for needy kids at Christmas. These were presented to the Salvation Army yesterday. We have a great relationship with the Sallies who ensure the toys go to the right homes. The third picture shows them receiving the products of our combined labours.

The MENZ Shed guys contributed 20 wooden trucks of varying shapes and sizes. We are all either old-ish or infirm-ish but like the idea of helping young kids who may not normally get much for Christmas presents.

The Guild Guys and their wives/partners made all the other toys. They made a range of things from wooden stoves, aeroplanes, a rocking horse and knitting to name just a few.

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Great projects for a great cause!
 

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What a fantastic cause! Well done guys.
 

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awesome !

well done guys
 

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Good job, guys. God Bless.
 

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I just love reading stories like this…thank you for being a part of toy giving Santa!
 

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That's is a great thing to do for needy kids. The trucks are super- better than the plastic ones that will be broken in a few days!!
Many blessings on you and your group for sharing your time and talents with the kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope they all appreciate the caliber of toys they are receiving!!

Fine job, John!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers, Jim
 

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Great job guys!
 

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You guys have the spirit !
Wonderful way to give and share and I hope it catches on around the world .
 

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Good job for a great cause
 

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Well done guys…there are going to be some very happy children at Christmas that other wise may not have been.
Awesome job for an excellent cause.
 

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Wow, what a great build. My hat is off to EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.
 

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Well done!
 

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Thank you all for the kind words. The project was great fun. I understand we will need to make an early start next year as the number of needy kids keeps growing. A symptom of the current economic climate, I guess.
 

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well done guys! how about next year we do a lumber jocks toy drive?
 

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terriffic!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would like to get involved with something like this when i retire next year. bless all you people. you all have great hearts…...................sheetzy
 

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Excellent!
 

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Good idea Guys. I find that lots of Grandfathers like making wooden toys. Usually more than their own family needs. There are always children than can use a good sturdy toy that can survive the rigors of the sand pit or back yard. One issue is that our club men need to get their heads around is toys for girls. We like making boys things but need to think beyond this. There is also a need in this country for things for teenagers. Quite a challenge as they like dinky electronic gadgets. Never-the less there are some possibilities. Pens, holders for cell phones, chess sets, maybe some small steam punk sculptures. There are probably plenty more ideas.

We also make wig stands for cancer patients. These are very well accepted. They can range from the simple and elegant to the most ornate, carved versions.
 

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This is the greatest of causes. Thank you for this service to the kids who need it most. My hats off to you
 

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You did great work! Inspirational work! Thanks for sharing.
 
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