Rory's pre-school needs shed advice
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I posted this in the home/garden/diy forum, but now think it was probably a pointless exercise considering it is really only a local TV&S plea for help/ advice!
Our local pre-school in Cranbourne (where Rory goes to) is looking for a large garden shed, probably plastic, for use to store childrens outdoor toys and equipment.
They run as a charity and the parents and staff raise all of the money they have, so don't obviously want to be shelling out a huge amount of money on a storage unit.
Any suggestions would be very much appreciated for somewhere to get a suitable second hand one?
Our local pre-school in Cranbourne (where Rory goes to) is looking for a large garden shed, probably plastic, for use to store childrens outdoor toys and equipment.
They run as a charity and the parents and staff raise all of the money they have, so don't obviously want to be shelling out a huge amount of money on a storage unit.
Any suggestions would be very much appreciated for somewhere to get a suitable second hand one?
xllifts said:
Fraser how much are you looking at cost wise?
To be honest, I have no idea how much a shed is (apart from the £1000 PH sheds 
). Given Vicki is the charity comittee secretary I have an insight into the finances, so sub £100 I would think for a second hand one. There might have to be some fundraising specifically for the shed if it is much more.
Are you and Hannah coming up this weekend to Henley? We are thinking of staying over...
kiwifraser said:
xllifts said:
Fraser how much are you looking at cost wise?
To be honest, I have no idea how much a shed is (apart from the £1000 PH sheds ). Given Vicki is the charity comittee secretary I have an insight into the finances, so sub £100 I would think for a second hand one. There might have to be some fundraising specifically for the shed if it is much more.
Are you and Hannah coming up this weekend to Henley? We are thinking of staying over...
if its £100 pm me and we'll sort something with you, during the week.Kiwi,
The sheds that Sue got were over £1k each - so by the sounds of it are out of the price league (assuming the school pays for it).
However, these are pretty hardcore sheds and are massive (hence the price).
BUT Sue said that the best place to go is the Swinley Sawmills. They will build anything you want, and to order. Also state that it's for a little school, registered charity, etc, etc, and they'll give a decent discount. But go and get a price at least - so you've got a comparative number to look at.
Note that it's the little shed place next to the main sawmills (you'll see it in front of you when you walk out of the car park).
And just noting here for reference, if anyone is ever looking for logs - they do a majorly stonking deal, round the back
The sheds that Sue got were over £1k each - so by the sounds of it are out of the price league (assuming the school pays for it).
However, these are pretty hardcore sheds and are massive (hence the price).
BUT Sue said that the best place to go is the Swinley Sawmills. They will build anything you want, and to order. Also state that it's for a little school, registered charity, etc, etc, and they'll give a decent discount. But go and get a price at least - so you've got a comparative number to look at.
Note that it's the little shed place next to the main sawmills (you'll see it in front of you when you walk out of the car park).
And just noting here for reference, if anyone is ever looking for logs - they do a majorly stonking deal, round the back
xllifts said:
kiwifraser said:
That shed place at Swinley is great. Thats where we got our one at home from. Cheap, Sturdy, Fast delivery, and long lasting.
Dave - I'll check with the 'committee' and get back to you. What sort of size might you have?
Not got one but can help fund it for you Dave - I'll check with the 'committee' and get back to you. What sort of size might you have?
I'll be on the hunt this week to see what I can find/price upThanks Colin. The current shed (which is falling to pieces) is 8x6, so this might do the job depending on price.
ETA:
Still hunting on the usual cheapy webistes too, although will have a chat to local timber retailers as well to see what I can scrounge for a good cause
ETA:
Still hunting on the usual cheapy webistes too, although will have a chat to local timber retailers as well to see what I can scrounge for a good cause
Edited by kiwifraser on Monday 21st September 14:07
Hi Fraser
Try this link i got a 10x6 last xmas and it is really well built and cheap
http://www.waltons.co.uk/
Graeme
Try this link i got a 10x6 last xmas and it is really well built and cheap
http://www.waltons.co.uk/
Graeme
Tvrjock said:
Hi Fraser
Try this link i got a 10x6 last xmas and it is really well built and cheap
http://www.waltons.co.uk/
Graeme
They do seem cheap. Did you get a metal one, or wooden?Try this link i got a 10x6 last xmas and it is really well built and cheap
http://www.waltons.co.uk/
Graeme
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