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Cara Mackay

01 December 2025

35m 40s

The Master Craftsman: Chrissy’s Story | NattyShedLife Podcast

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Chrissy has been part of Gillies & Mackay for as long as anyone can remember – literally.

He grew up around the business, started sweeping up as a kid, trained as a master craftsman, and became the person who can build the most complex structures G&M has ever produced.

In this episode, Cara and Nicola look back on 17 years of Chrissy’s impact – in the workshop, in the culture, and in their lives.

From the summers spent island-hopping with the G&M “family cult” to the early days on site, right through to becoming Workshop Manager, Chrissy’s story is woven into every piece of the company’s history.

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