Feel productive, contribute to the community and have fun doing it!
— Tuesdays & Wednesdays —
9:30 am to 3:30 pm with morning tea at 10:30 am
Shed was Officially Opened Friday 19th February 2016
Shed Location
2 Tennis Court Avenue, Mount Beauty, Victoria 3699. Tel: (03) 5754 4676
Email: secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au
Visiting the shed is an important part of the week for many men. Whilst COVID-19 has forced the closure of thousands of sheds across 12 countries, staying in touch and connected is more important than ever.
We invite the Men’s Shed community to join in conversation at The AMSA Shed Online.
The goal of The AMSA Shed Online is to help people connect in the same way they do at the shed – over a cuppa and a laugh.
“The shed’s themselves may be temporarily closed as part of the response to COVID-19 but the mission of helping people stay connected does not change,” said AMSA Patron His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) in a message to Men’s Shed members.
The AMSA Shed Online is a simple online space for men to stay connected at a time when community connection is increasingly difficult, but still vitally important to our health and wellbeing.
We hope to create a global social community where men can talk and share their experiences – a global information exchange. And whilst the AMSA Shed Online has been built with the Men’s Shed community in mind, we’re inviting anyone with an interest to join the conversation.
Tools to help you Stay Connected with shed mates
During physical isolation, staying socially connected is more important than ever… But the Shed is closed! So now what?
Men’s Sheds across Australia have closed and now is the time to be extremely diligent in ensuring that our shedders remain connected and that we look after each other. Click [HERE] to view some of the ways Shedders can do this i.e. the Tools to use.
Future Shed Operations
The Shed has a duty of care to its members, and as a consequence of the Coronavirus threat, the committee met on Tuesday morning and decided to close the Shed to members. Because our members are in the most vulnerable age group, this closure will stay in place until the health authorities indicate that the threat has passed.
This decision is in line with AMSA and VMSA recommendations to close Sheds at this time.
Shed Torque
Coronavirus
The Council on the Ageing – Victoria (COTA) have produced an excellent up-to-date ‘Fact Sheet‘ on all things to do with the Coronavirus. A must-read for all of us in the ‘vulnerable age group‘. Click [HERE] to read.
Victorian Men’s Shed Association (VMSA)
Click [HERE] to read the March 2020 Newsletter.
March Monthly BBQ Cancelled
The committee met Monday morning for the usual monthly meeting and decided that because of the threat of the Coronavirus that this Fridays BBQ would be cancelled. As you know it can get pretty cosy in the recreation room at that time.
For some excellent information from the AMSA on all things to do with the Coronavirus (i.e. what it is, who is at most risk, symptoms, how it is spread, prevention, diagnosis, treatment & how to isolate yourself) click [HERE].
The shed will be operating as normal on Tuesday and Wednesday at this stage. However, members should follow the guidelines provided by health authorities, and definitely NOT attend the Shed if you have any symptoms or doubts about your own health.
Football/Netball Gate Collection & Raffle update
The committee also decided that because of the close proximity that members are to the public and the age of our members (the most vulnerable group) would NOT man the GATE for any matches this season until the threat of the Coronavirus is over. Thank you to those members who have volunteered but your services are not needed at this time. It is likely that the Tallangatta Football League will cancel the first four matches in any case.
Toward. Renewable. Energy. Kiewa
For an explaination click [HERE]
Victorian Men’s Shed Association (VMSA) Newsletter
The February Newsletter is now available to read. Please note that on pages 17-18 our Shed gets some good exposure. Click [HERE].
Advanced Notice – West Peak Hotel Fundraiser
On Friday 27th March come along and support this Shed fundraising initiative. Dinner from 5:30 pm and 20 raffle draws at 7:00 pm. Funds towards the Shed Extension. Shed sells the tickets (we have sellers identified). All you need to do is enjoy the meal and the social occasion. Please bring your partner or friend.
Over the last couple of weeks, the men have been busy working on a number of community, client and Shed development projects.
Shed Torque
Would anyone willing to help with this football seasons “Football/Netball Gate” for their home games please let Mark Hardidge know your availability on:
This is a Shed major fundraising activity for the year as well as a great social gathering with the usual Shed banter. There a nine home games — the first four at Mount Beauty and five at Dederang.
Home game dates are as follows:
Volunteer shifts during the day
There are three shift options available as follows:
We need as many volunteers as possible in order to raise money for our Shed especially the new Extension. Our work assists the local Football/Netball Club – the Dederang/Mt Beauty Bombers. A lot of volunteers will also mean less work for all so please put up your hand to help.
Please let Mark Hardidge know your availability ASAP as the first game is coming up on the 28th March 2020..
Community Projects
Shed Torque
Expression of Interest
Local Don Terry who is a Manager & Team Leader at Wodonga TAFE (Building & Cabinet/Furniture Making) has kindly offered to conduct evening woodwork sessions (called Woodwork 101) at the Shed. The program would introduce members to woodworking skills, machinery and tool use. Initially, all members would construct the same project then branch onto a project of their own choice. It is anticipated the program would be conducted in April & May 2020 for 8 x 2-hour sessions per week. There is no cost to members.
NOTE — If you are interested in this program, please contact Paul L’Huillier: email <paullhuillier@bigpond.com> or mobile: 0400 056 247 ASAP by Friday 21st February 2020 to express your interest – “first in best dressed”.
