Hornsby Woodworking Men's Shed

🎄 A Heartfelt Thank You from the Hornsby Woodworking Men’s Shed 🎄

On this special day of giving and receiving, we want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who played a part in this wonderful tradition of making toys for children in need. To our talented toy makers, our behind‑the‑scenes Santa’s helpers, and the volunteers who keep the momentum going all year long—your generosity brings real joy into local homes.

We also acknowledge the incredible teams at Wesley Mission and the Salvation Army , who ensure these toys reach families and children who need them most. Their work turns our creations into moments of delight on Christmas morning.

But the impact goes beyond the children receiving a gift. It’s also about the parents—who get to share in their child’s excitement, who feel the relief of meeting expectations in a season that can place enormous pressure on families.

By working together, our Shed helps ease that burden and spreads a little more kindness, dignity, and joy throughout our community.

Thank you to everyone who contributed. You’ve made Christmas brighter in more ways than you know. Thank you to Community Bank Lindfield, Magpies Waitara, Creightons Funerals, Hornsby RSL, and Hornsby Council for their support.

Today we drew the raffle for the red pedal car handcrafted by our late Shed member, Donald Mudford.
Don poured his skill, patience, and pride into every project he touched, and this little car is a shining example of his craftsmanship and spirit.
Although Don is no longer with us, his legacy continues in the things he made and the community he helped shape.
The winning name was drawn with great care by his wife, Margaret Mudford, honouring Don’s memory in the most fitting way.
This pedal car is more than a prize—it is a tribute to Don’s life, his talent, and the joy he brought to others through his work.
Thank you so much to Bendigo Community Bank Lindfield for all your assistance selling tickets and to Deputy Mayor Sallianne - Hornsby Shire Council for your assistance in the process.

So proud to work with the amazing team at Wesley Mission

This Christmas, kindness is showing up in so many ways.

We're grateful to the incredible organisations and communities making Christmas brighter for people doing it tough.

Border Express, West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Rotary, The Hills-Kellyville Rotary Club, Hornsby Woodworking Men's Shed, Elevation Church Hills, Gloria's Gospel Church, Stockland and Bronte Uniting Church – your gifts are bringing joy to families working hard to stay together.

The Treehouse Childcare Centre – thank you for supporting our Aboriginal community partners.

Northbridge Rotary – your generosity is reaching women and children finding safety at The Willow.

Fairfield City Council and Alan Walker Village – you're helping homeless families start fresh.

And to the many other community partners who have walked with us year – thank you.

Every gift matters. Every act of kindness ripples outward. Thank you for being part of something bigger.

The Shed will close for the Christmas period. Last day is Saturday December 20th, and we reopen for a brand new year of community, friendship and making stuff together on Monday January 5th.

There is still one more week to buy raffle tickets for this wonderful pedal car, beautifully handcrafted by a HWMS member. Tickets available at the Shed or at Bendigo Community Bank Lindfield. The raffle will be drawn in the Shed on Saturday 20th, come along and see the draw.

We recently enjoyed an amazing Christmas party at Magpies Waitara where they really know how to put on an event. Everything was done so well, all we had to do was turn up and enjoy the great food and celebrate another great year at the Shed together.

Bendigo Community Bank Lindfield is such an amazing supporter of the community, connecting and uniting us to the benefit of all.

The Real Santa's Workshop! Every year, the Hornsby Woodworking Men's Shed pour countless hours, skill and heart into making beautiful wooden toys for children who need a little extra joy at Christmas. This week, Michele and Sharon watched on as their volunteers handed over 880 of these handmade toys to the The Salvation Army Australia and Wesley Mission, who will distribute them to children across the community this Christmas. 💛 Thank you to the members of the HWMS for the magic you bring to so many families each year. #CommunityBankLindfield #HornsbyWoodworkingMensShed #LocalMatters #BankLocalGiveLocal #ChristmasGiving #CommunitySpirit

Thank You to Our Christmas Toy Hand‑Over Supporters! ✨🎄

The Hornsby Woodworking Men’s Shed is proud to have once again shared the joy of handmade toys with our community. This year’s handovers to the Salvos & Wesley Mission, with support from Bendigo Bank, and the Palmdale Group were made possible thanks to the generosity and teamwork of so many.

A heartfelt thank‑you to our incredible toy makers – affectionately known as Santa’s Helpers – and to Ivan Bosnich, our dedicated Toys Coordinator, for guiding the elves and keeping the sleigh on track!

We also extend our appreciation to the Mayor, Councillors, and Steve Fedorow, Director Community & Environment, for their ongoing support and encouragement. Your presence and partnership remind us that community spirit shines brightest when we work together. 🌟

From all of us at HWMS, thank you for helping us make Christmas brighter for families in need. ❤️

Great to have such amazing support from our council, Councillors and the mayor.