Funds generated by the sale of items crafted at the MenShed were donated to the group to support its community farming initiative.
Remarkably, some of these items were fashioned from materials sourced from the community farm, Mandalay.
Notably, the popular garden beds were crafted from corrugated iron salvaged from Mandalay's woolshed.
The Finley MenShed has long played a crucial role in the community since its establishment in 2011.
With about 25 members attending on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8am to noon, the shed takes pride in its ability to give back to the community, both financially and through various contributions.
"We take pride in the number of ways we can give back to the Finley community, particularly financially,“ president Gavin Butcher said.
“A number of Finley organisations have benefited from our contributions."
Finley PCP, board member Chris Kelly expressed gratitude for the MenShed's contribution, acknowledging the ongoing support from various community organisations, businesses and individuals.
Mr Kelly emphasised the importance of contributions, whether monetary or in-kind, in ensuring the success of the community farm's initiatives.
“We have been privileged to receive some very significant donations, not only financial, but water allocations, labour and machinery as well as seed and fertiliser,” he said.
“We have also been nominated as a beneficiary in a few recent estates.”
Providing a farming update, Chris mentioned that rice planted on the share farming property Kelvinside is due for harvest in the next few weeks, while pre-watering has begun at Mandalay in preparation for barley sowing.
Further information on the MenShed can be found on its Facebook page, via email to menshed2713@gmail.com or by calling in to the shed while in operation.
Finley PCP can be contacted via their website, Facebook page or email info@finleypcp.com.au.
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