Mount Beauty & District Men's Shed

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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

Invitation from Probus Club of Mt Beauty

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The Men’s Shed members have been invited to attend a talk organised by the Probus  Club of Mount Beauty on Wednesday 8th June 2016 at the Tawonga Hall.

The guest speaker, Rebecca Carne from the Law firm, Nevin, Lenne & 
Gross will talk about power of attorney, wills, estate management and other issues that are of interest to our members. There have been significant changes in recent times to the power of attorney provisions and these can be quite complicated. Rebecca will be happy to answer questions on any legal topic that may be of concern.

Nevin, Lenne & 
Gross is a regional law firm with offices in Myrtleford, Wangaratta, Shepparton, Wodonga, Bright & Mt Beauty.

  • Entry is $5.00 and includes morning tea.
  • Probus starts its General Meeting at 10:00 am followed by morning tea at approximately 10:30 am. The guest speaker’s talk starts at 11:00 am.

Probus wishes to know how many men will be attending. Please RSVP by Monday evening 6th June to Paul L’Huillier: Tel: 5754 460, Mob: 0400 056 247 or Email <paullhuillier@bigpond.com>

Also, following the talk by the guest speaker, Probus has a President’s Lunch provided by the Old Tawonga Store (at your cost). If you wish to attend the lunch please include that in your RSVP.

BBQ Lunch & Meeting – Friday 20th May 2016

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Ian, Dick & Bruce

Ian, Dick & Bruce

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

  • When: Friday 20th May 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 (6 in progress at present) 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 (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 9:30 am to 3;30 pm).
  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 (Tues, Wed & Thur) and is a great time to social and to get to know the other men. You are most welcome.

— Shed Clock Project —Clock face inserted into a beautifully prepared redgum base. Clock can be displayed standing or hanging on a wall. It is for sale and can be viewed at the Shed. Price $75.00. (Made by Ken Halse)

— Shed Clock Project —Clock face inserted into a beautifully prepared redgum base. Clock can be displayed standing or hanging on a wall. It is for sale and can be viewed at the Shed. Price $75.00. Proceeds go to  the Shed. (Made by Ken Halse)

Red Cross Annual Lunch – Mon 16th May 12 noon – Tawonga Hall

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The Tawonga Red Cross Branch invites you to this ‘High Tea at Noon’ which will include savoury and sweet finger food.

Come and support the Annual Red Cross Luncheon starting at 12 noon Monday 16th May 2016 at the Tawonga Hall. All proceeds to go to Red Cross Appeals.

Raffle: A raffle with great prizes will be conducted.

Cost: $15.00 per head

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

Click [HERE] to have a virtual tour of the Melton Men’s Shed. It’s impressive!

Roland Pasuello working on the Skiing Kangaroo souvenir

Roland Pasuello working on the Skiing Kangaroo souvenir

Les Bevan (welder) & Dick Puttyfoot working on the Deer Guards for the 'Friends of the Clover Arboretum'

Les Bevan (welder) & Dick Puttyfoot working on the Deer Guards for the ‘Friends of the Clover Arboretum’