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
West Peak Hotel Fundraiser
This Friday 31st January. 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.
New 15″ Thicknesser – spiral cutting heads
Neighbourhood Centre Project
This Community project involves the Men’s Shed constructing a new ramp to one of the portables (Stage 1), another garden shed (Stage 2) and a fence (Stage 3). This will improve the whole appearance to the area next to the Alex McCullough Hall.
Kenyan Topbar Beehives
Local Australia Day Awards
On Sunday 26th January in the Hydro Park (next to the swimming pool) the local Alpine Shire Australia Day Awards were presented. We had two members involved. Reg Hollonds was the guest speaker and spoke about his early days in the Kiewa Valley. Nick Brown was the recipient of two awards. The Alpine Shire Local Achiever of the Year (Kiewa Valley) and the Alpine Shire Citizen of the Year (for the whole Shire). Nick congratulations. Well deserved. Also thank you to the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club for hosting the Awards for the Alpine Shire. The club has been providing this service forever.
Victorian Men’s Shed Association Newsletter – January 2020. Click [HERE] to view.
Last Tuesday 14th January the Shed re-opened following the holiday break. Projects currently being worked on are — finalising the application for the Shed Extension Building Permit, Neighbourhood Centre Project (new ramp, another garden shed and fence), Kenyan Top Bar Bee Hives, Deer Guards, trailer renovations, installation of our new 15″ Thicknesser machine plus a number of small jobs that keep coming in.
Meetings
Committee – Monday 10th February 9:30 am at the Shed.
BBQ Lunch & General Meeting — Friday 14th February 11:30 am for lunch at 12 noon.
Christmas Street Decoration Dismantling
This was started on Sunday 19th January and we just completed Kiewa St when the rain came. We re-scheduled for Monday at 9:30 am but again the rain came. The weather improved in the afternoon and the remaining decorations in Hollonds St were taken down. Thanks to the following members for assistance: Dick Puttyfoot, Brian Keeble, Mal Darwent, Duncan Robinson, Henry Ziemnicki, Derek Hutton, Barry Hinson, John Driver, Campbell Ford and Paul L’Huillier. Thanks also to the North East Home Improvement Co for the use of their portable scaffolding.
The shed has been operational for four years
What sort of projects has the Shed completed for the community, clients and the Shed itself since we opened in January 2016? You will be surprised! Click [HERE] to view.
Community Catch Up/Feedback on the current fire situation — Thursday 23rd January.
Alpine Shire is asking for practical community feedback on the current fire situation. In particular, it wants information and feedback on what our local community feels the Shire has done well to address any issues, and what it needs to improve, in both the short and long term. These informal meetings are being run throughout the shire.
Two informal community meetings will be held at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre next Thursday, January 23 from 9.30 am and from 6.00 pm.
Other ways for feedback would be to email <info@mountbeauty.org.au>
These meetings will provide the Alpine Shire with your feedback and the shire will follow up with formal meetings about what services will be available.
Refreshments and food will be provided at both sessions.
Are you Scam Savvy?
Scammers are professional criminals, using sophisticated tricks to dupe thousands of Victorian every year. Take a look at this article — Common scams and tips to avoid them – Consumer Affairs Victoria. Click [HERE] to view.
Street Christmas Decorations
For the sixth year, the Men’s Shed has erected the street Christmas decorations. This was done on Sunday 8th December with two shifts each of six men working for a total of four hours. Thanks to all involved.
Green Thumb Gardeners still needed
Media Releases re Shed Extension Grant
Shed Torque
AMSA & VMSA News
• Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) Newsletter – The Shedder. Click [HERE] to view.
• Victorian Men’s Shed Association (VMSA) Newsletters – November: Click [HERE] to view and December: Click [HERE] to view.
Read the Victorian Government letter [HERE]
Thank you — The Men’s Shed committee would like to thank the following for the support given that resulted in the success of the Shed Extension Project Application.
Shed Torque
Christmas Luncheon
The annual Christmas Luncheon was held last Wednesday 20th November in the Alex McCullough Hall. We had 47 in attendance. Thank you to Trish Dixon (manager) of the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre for the use of the Hall and the kitchen. Very much appreciated.
Our Chef de Shed Mark Hardidge and his band of helpers provided the usual excellent luncheon. A number of presentations were made to recognise people who have assisted the Shed (see below).
Date: Wednesday 20th November 2019
Location: Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre’s Alex McCullough Hall
Time: 12 noon
Cost: $12.00 (pay at the door) – It’s very much appreciated if the correct money is paid.
Who is invited? Members and their partners, potential members and visitors.
Menu: You will be able to have your choice of roast beef, venison or chicken with vegetables, quiche and garden salad for mains, followed by plum pudding, fruit salad, custard and cream. Tea, coffee or fruit punch also available with shortbread and mince pies.
For catering purposes please RSVP by Monday 18th November to our Chef de Shed Mark Hardidge: Mob: 0407 549 651 or Email <maurk01@bigpond.com>.
If you have any special dietary requirements, please include with your RSVP.
Shed Torque
Street Christmas Decorations
Sunday 8th December — Each summer Shed members erect and dismantle these decorations for the Chamber of Commerce. If you would like to volunteer for a few hours for this project it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Paul L’Huillier: Mob: 0400 056 247 or Email <paullhuillier@bigpond.com>. The Shed is paid for this service.
Shed Garage Sale … a success
On Saturday 2nd November the Shed held a large Garage Sale which was held at the Shed. We had many buyers between 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and it was a successful fundraising activity for the Shed. Most items sold were donated and we thank donors for their generosity. Over the last five years, the Shed has been involved in six garage sales.
If members have some ‘useful’ items that they wish to donate please bring them to the Shed on the day. Note — if the item(s) remain unsold you will need to pick them up following the sale. Thank you.
Membership Fees are due…
Following the AGM in September the fee has been kept the same as last year i.e. $35.00. You can pay at the Shed (Tuesday or Wednesday) but please bring the correct money. The treasurer’s preferred method of payment is by Direct Credit. Bank details are as follows: Account name: Mt Beauty & District Men’s Shed Inc., BSB: 633 000 & Account #: 144372661. Fees were due by 30th September 2019.
Cup Day
Tuesday 5th November is a public holiday. The Shed will be closed.
VMSA Newsletter – October 2019. Click [HERE] to view.
Personal Member News
A number of members have been on the sick and injured list of late. We wish David Wood, Roland Passuello, Reg Hollonds and John Driver a speedy recovery.
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