Mount Beauty & District Men's Shed

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BBQ Lunch & Meeting – Friday 19th August 2016

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Ian, Dick & Bruce

Ian, Dick & Bruce

Come along to the Shed’s monthly BBQ Lunch & General Meeting. 

  • When: Friday 19th August 2016
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon BBQ
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge assisted by John Driver and Graham Caulfield will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship.

Note the change of start time to 11:30 for Shed inspection, project updates and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon.

Important Information  

  1. Free Shed Wi-Fi  — The Shed is connected to the internet and access is FREE to members so please make use of it. We now have a dedicated Internet Computer set up for member use. Alternatively, bring along your own laptop, tablet or phone.
  2. Shed Projects — If you have any project ideas that the Shed could get involved in please suggest them to one of the Supervisors on our work days.
  3. Activity ideas that don’t involve ‘hammer and nails’ are most welcome. You might consider taking a role in leading one of these. Committee guys cannot possible do all things. Remember it’s your Shed so please make use of it — suggest things, offer to do things, bring your own work along. The tools and equipment are for your use. You can borrow tools on a short term basis if required. Ask a Supervisor.

Supervisors and others can offer assistance with tasks so please don’t feel intimidated by what is going on. Just be willing to come along and have a go.

Morning tea is at 10:30 am  and is a great time to social and to get to know the other men. You are most welcome.

Major Projects Completed

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The Shed has just completed two major projects.

  1. The Lakeside Playground Decking Seat
  2. The Boat for Alpine Children Services Childcare Playground at the Lake.

The Decking Seat was a free job by the Shed and required some expert advice and skill provided by project leader Rod Hyde. Rod was assisted with construction by Les Bevan, Mark Hardidge, Dick Puttyfoot, Ian Erbacher, Ian Howley, Len Sim, Lindsay Ikin and Warwick Mitchell. Transport and installation was provided by a number of other members.

The Boat Project was lead by Ray Connelly ably assisted by Len Sim, Bob Ferris, Les Bevan and Ray McDonald. This was also a free job provided by the Shed.

The projects demonstrate that the Shed is supporting the community and the committee thanks all involved.

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Decking Seat under construction during May & June 2016

Dick, Bob & Ray

Decking Seat completed 5th July 2016. From left: Dick Puttyfoot (president), Bob Ferris and Ray Connelly

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From this in March 2016. From left: Ray Connelly (project leader) and Les Bevan

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To this 9th August 2016. From left: Bob Ferris, Ray Connelly (leader), Isabelle Raw (Alpine Children Services), Len Sim & Les Bevan (absent-Ray McDonald)

Shed Winter Opening Days & Times

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Important Shed News

Changed Days & Times for July & August

  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm — Supervisors: Mark Hardidge and Warwick Mitchell
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm — Supervisor: Dick Puttyfoot

No Committee Meeting or BBQ in July.

The Annual General Meeting will be on 21st October 2016 (not in September as previous)

Dederang Mt Beauty Football & Netball Club Home Games. The Shed collects the entry for the Club and we sell raffle tickets to raise Shed funds. There are three remaining home games – 23rd July, 6th & 13th August. If you can assist our Shed co-ordinator Mark Hardidge with any of the remaining games please give him a call on mobile: 0407 549 651 or email <maurk01@bigpond.com>.

Major Shed Projects — Three Shed projects are nearing completion.

  1. Playground Decking Seat (weather has been against completing this as its been too wet for machine access to the site on the newly laid grass). Rod Hyde started this project for the Alpine Shire. He had to return to Canberra so Dick Puttyfoot has taken on the leaders role. Main workers on this project have been: Les Bevan, Ian Erbacher, Warwick Mitchell, Len Sims , Mark Hardidge, Ian Howley and Paul L’Huillier.
  2. Boat for the Lake View Childcare Centre — Project lead by Ray Connelly and his team: Len Sims, Bob Ferris, Ray McDonald and Les Bevan
  3. An framework built to support an outside sink for the Lake View Childcare Centre. Mal Darwent is working on this.

Recent Projects Completed

  1. Skiing Kangaroo Souvenirs for the Kangaroo Hoppet organisation. 22 made by Roland Passuallo.
  2. Clocks and weather instruments built into redgum blocks. Three made by Ken Halse.
  3. Deer Guards for the Friends of the Clover Arboretum. Two made with eight more to complete. Dick Puttyfoot is leading this large project.

 

BBQ Lunch & Health Week Guest Speaker – Friday 24th June 2016

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Come along to the Shed’s monthly BBQ Lunch. This month, as part of Health Week, we have a guest speaker: Russell Maher (Community Development Worker – Integrated Primary Mental Health Service).

  • When: Friday 24th June 2016
  • Start Time: 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ  & guest speaker starting at 12:30 pm.
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge assisted by John Driver and Graham Caulfield will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship.

Note the change of start time to 11:30 for Shed inspection, project updates (6 in progress at present) and general chit chat on all things to do with the Shed. Food will be served at 12 noon with the guest speaker starting at 12:30 pm.

Men's Health Week MB Only 2017

Shed Operating Days & Times — Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Morning tea is at 10:30 am and is a great time to social and to get to know the other men. You are most welcome. Note: For July and August these days and times will most likely change. Members will be notified.

Elder Abuse Day event in the Kiewa Valley – Thur 16th June

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The number of older people in the Alpine Shire is rapidly increasing.

Alpine Health and Alpine Shire Council are wishing to promote Awareness of Elder Abuse in the community and what can be done to stop it, both as individuals and as a community.

To promote this awareness Mr Gary Ferguson, Community Eduction Coordinator – Seniors Rights Victoria has been invited to conduct a community information session on Elder Abuse and the role of Seniors Rights Victoria. The session will be followed by afternoon tea.

The invitation is extended to all Shed members.

• Date: Thursday 16th June 2016.
• Time: 2 pm
• Location: Lakeside Community Health Centre, Mt Beauty (opposite the Fire Station).
• Contact: Kate Duff, Community Participation Officer, Alpine Health – Mob: 0438 325 235.

Click[HERE] to view the Victorian Men’s Shed Association Newsletter – May 2016