Tools and the finance to build a woodwork training centre were both donated by kind ‘Friends of the Emily Collins School’. It is called ‘Jim’s Shed’ because Jim’s two daughters donated everything to set this up once Jim, their father, had died. This now serves as a workshop providing furniture for the school, is almost self – sufficient through selling furniture to local community and will take on apprentices to train youngsters in carpentry.
The building comprises, a timber room, showroom, workshop, classroom, office, security room and small shop to sell refreshments to people using the station nearby. The guys could really do with a generator and compressor but hopefully funds will be donated soon. The guys also aim to continue producing benches and furniture for the Emily Collins School! Such a blessing!
