Wonthaggi Woodcrafters

03/08/2026

In this week’s Sentinel Times!

08/05/2026

28/04/2026

Great Community Spirit

The Wonthaggi Woodcrafters, (better known as Woodies) recently donated four planter boxes for Rose Lodge’s dementia specific unit (Rose Cottage). The framing is hardwood messmate machined from wall framing timbers that were in the old lemonade factory. The veneered board was donated by a local cabinet maker who was retiring. The timber finished in Danish oil.

The Woodies started in Wonthaggi over 35 years ago. Woodies is a group of people who are passionate about all types of woodworking. The club has a great community spirit amongst the members, and this community spirit extends to the broader Wonthaggi community.

Quote from club Secretary David Carlos: “Rose Lodge is an important part of our community and has been for more than 60 years. It has cared for people when they struggle to care for themselves. We were so pleased to have this opportunity to design and make these planter boxes for Rose Cottage”.

Pictured below are the people who worked on this project are Lex Van Sanne, Neil Lenne, David Carlos and Michael Bladen with two residents Tony Adams and Stephen Rosendale (a former Woodies member) and Jenny Bonell the Corporate Services Manager who could not be happier with the finished project.

21/04/2026

Here are 4 planter boxes that Woodies made for Rose Lodge

Great Community Spirit

The Wonthaggi Woodcrafters, (better known as Woodies) recently donated four planter boxes for Rose Lodge’s dementia specific unit (Rose Cottage). The framing is hardwood messmate machined from wall framing timbers that were in the old lemonade factory. The veneered board was donated by a local cabinet maker who was retiring. The timber finished in Danish oil.

The Woodies started in Wonthaggi over 35 years ago. Woodies is a group of people who are passionate about all types of woodworking. The club has a great community spirit amongst the members, and this community spirit extends to the broader Wonthaggi community.

Quote from club Secretary David Carlos: “Rose Lodge is an important part of our community and has been for more than 60 years. It has cared for people when they struggle to care for themselves. We were so pleased to have this opportunity to design and make these planter boxes for Rose Cottage”.

Pictured below are the people who worked on this project are Lex Van Sanne, Neil Lenne, David Carlos and Michael Bladen with two residents Tony Adams and Stephen Rosendale (a former Woodies member) and Jenny Bonell the Corporate Services Manager who could not be happier with the finished project.

30/03/2026

30/03/2026

🌱 Hugelkultur, Bale Gardening & No-Dig Beds

Want to grow food without all the heavy digging? This practical workshop explores low-dig methods that improve soil health and moisture retention over time. Learn how each approach works, when to use them, and how to apply simple, home-friendly techniques in your own garden.

Gain a clear understanding of how to build soil naturally and create productive growing areas with less physical strain and minimal disturbance.

📅 Sat 18 Apr
⏰ 10 – 11.30am
📍 Wonthaggi Community Harvest Garden Incorporated
239 White Rd, Wonthaggi

Registration is essential
thecap.com.au/living-lightly-hugelkultur-bale-gardening-and-no-dig-beds

Part of the Living Lightly series, delivered by Bass Coast Adult Learning in partnership with Bass Coast Shire Council

30/03/2026

We’ll be there too on Easter Saturday with wooden toys for the kids to put together themselves… come along and enjoy the fun 🤩
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We’ll also have a selection of small items for sale : wooden pens, utensils, bookmarks, jewelry, bowls and more…

30/03/2026

The Wonthaggi Woodcrafters toy group and members will be at the Churchill Island Easter Extravaganza this Saturday. There will be toys for kids to enjoy assembling and have their names put on, as well as completed toys and other ‘woodies’ small items for sale. Come for some family fun and meet our members!
See you there!