Mount Beauty & District Men's Shed

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‘Walking Off The War WITHIN’-Sat 23 March 8:30 am

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Shed member Josh New, an army veteran, is inviting you to walk with him this Saturday.

You will be participating in a challenge called “Walking Off the War Within” which raises awareness of mental health issues surrounding our army veterans and emergency services personnel. The aim of the challenge is to walk 20 km.

The walk will be around the Mount Beauty Pondage a distance of ~3 km. Josh says “It’s not about the distance you walk, you can walk as little or as much as you like, it is more about getting together and raising awareness about mental health”. 

The Men’s Shed has agreed to assist by conducting sausage sizzle on the morning with the aim of feeding the walkers and raising funds for Josh New’s fundraiser where funds go to Ballarat Legacy. 

We are meeting at the Men’s Shed at 8 am and starting the walk at 8:30 am. We will be finishing at the West Peak Hotel for a hard-earned drink! 

Come on down and support Josh with this initiative. Good exercise, good friends and very social. Bring a friend.

The Mount Beauty walk is being conducted in conjunction with the main event walk to be held in Ballarat with similar walks to be held around the country in coming weeks.

Shed Extension work begins

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Tree removal – November 2018
Craig Seymour (KV Bobcat) & Ian Howley, our Shed construction manager, checking the levels – 1 March 2019.
Foundation preparation is well on the way – 1 March 2019.

Other Shed News

Last week Ian Howley finished the paving work in front of the rock wall.
John Driver (left) & Graeme Caulfield, our two BBQ cooking gurus every month. Thanks for volunteering to do this job.

Snakes in the Grass — Two excellent articles on
the Treatment of Snake Bite. Click [HERE] to view.

Shed Re-Opening & other News

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This coming Tuesday 15th January 2019 the Shed re-opens following the Christmas holiday break. As usual Shed opens Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:30 am to 3:30 pm with morning tea at 10:30 am.

We are having a special morning tea on Tuesday to kick-of the New Year. So please come along for a bit of post Christmas socialising. There will be no sausage sizzle as previously advertised.

West Peak Hotel Shed Raffle — This Friday evening 18th January the Shed is conducting a community raffle to raise funds for our Shed extension. Please come a long and support it. Dinner is from 5:30 pm with the raffle ticket sales 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm with the Raffle Draw at 7:00 pm.

Christmas Street Decoration Dismantling — This will take place this Sunday 20th January starting at 4:00 pm. We need six men for the job with some willing to climb the scaffolding. It takes 2 hours. Please let Dick Puttyfoot know if you can assist: Mob: 0417 836 841‬ or text.

Rosters (Mowing & Cleaning) — New rosters have been drawn up for the next three months. Please check the noticeboard at the Shed for your name. Please note — all regular Shed attendees and the committee automatically go on the Cleaning Roster. We need more volunteers for the Mowing Roster. Please contact Paul L’Huillier: Mob: 0400 056 247 or text to indicate your willingness to assist. Thanks to those who have already indicated.

Victorian Men’s Shed Association (VMSA) Newsletter — Click [HERE] to view the latest newsletter.

Coffee Table for sale – Offer is open to members & friends. Please make a reasonable offer if you wish to purchase. Thanks to Len Sims & Duncan Robertson for the restoration. Note: it is designed to sit on the floor as is (no legs).

Pre-Christmas News Extra

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A Christmas message from President Dick Puttyfoot

“Thank-you to all the members and committee that have worked hard and well with each other throughout the year. To all members and their families I wish you a Happy and Joyful Christmas with another new year of fufillment and happiness.”

Christmas Luncheon — This was held on Wednesday 12th December 2018. We had 42 men, their partners and friends attending. Again Mark Hardidge (Chef de Shed) and his team put together a terrific luncheon. Thanks Mark. Our President Dick Puttyfoot (8th year) gave an overview of the year and thanked the committee for the support. Our resident bush poet Irvin Beeston recited three poems that were very entertaining. Lindsay Ikin donated a plant pot he made for auction. Warwick Mitchell acted as the auctioneer. Thanks Lindsay and Warwick. Thanks to the Mt Beauty Neighbourhood Centre for the use of their hall and kitchen and to the members who helped set up the hall.

Street Christmas Decorations — Last Sunday seven members erected the street Christmas decorations for the Chamber of Commerce. This is the 5th year the Shed has done this. We are paid for the job. Thanks to Campbell Ford (Chamber Rep.) who we liaise with to get the job done. Also thanks to the North East Home Improvement Centre who lend out their mobile scaffolding at no charge. Dismantling will be done mid January. Hope a few different members can assist.

Shed Holiday Dates — Closing on Wednesday 12th Dec 2018 & re-opening Tuesday 15th Jan 2019 (sausage sizzle at 12 noon).

No shortage of food. The variety and quality were tops!

Bush poet Irvin Beeston reciting his poetry.

Elene Wood three layered cake which she made for us. Thanks Elene (Studio E Cakes – Tawonga – Mob: 0409 673 192)

AFL Grand Final … at the Shed (Sat 29th Sept) & Polo Shirts for sale

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Another Shed Social Happening.

Come along for an afternoon of Grand Final viewing on the Shed’s 65” TV screen.

  • When: Saturday 29th September 2018
  • Time: 2:00 pm for a game start at 2:30 pm
  • Who’s playing: Collingwood (Magpies) V West Coast (Eagles). It will be a great game.
  • Half-Time: Treats will be arranged (no charge). Tea & Coffee anytime. Bring your own alcohol & chair if you wish.

Last year  was a great social afternoon. You don’t have to be a ‘diehard’ football follower to enjoy the game and the company.

Don’t sit at home on your own to watch the game come down to the Shed.

So we know numbers for the half-time ‘treats’ you need to RSVP me by Friday evening 28th September. Email <paullhuillier@bigpond.com> or Mobile: 0400 056 247 or text.

Hope to see you there.
Paul L’Huillier

Shed Polo Shirts for sale

The Shed has arranged through Karen & Campbell Ford (Mt Beauty Hardware & Drapery Store) to supply members with Polo Shirts embroidered with the Shed logo and members christian name. Separate badges that can be placed on a work shirt or cap are also available.

These shirts are designed to be worn on those occasions when members are out and about helping in the community, at garage sales & community markets, monthly BBQ’s, out of town Shed workshops and gatherings with other Shedders in the region.

Cost:

  • Polo Shirt with embroidered logo — $26.50
  • With embroidered christian name (large print) — $5.00
  • Badge (separate item) – $8.00

Sample Shirts — There are sample shirts at the Shed to try-on and a clipboard to write down what you want. Payment will be on delivery. Colour is Charcoal/Orange

Charcoal/Orange Polo Shirt with Shed logo – various sizes. View, try-on & order at the Shed ($26.50 with logo plus $5.00 with name).

Badge logo to be placed on a work shirt or cap ($8.00 each).

A Reminder — AGM & BBQ – Friday 21st September

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The Shed’s seventh AGM is being held on Friday 21st September 2018 at the Shed – 2 Tennis Court Av. Mount Beauty starting at 11:30 am for a 12 noon sit down BBQ followed by the AGM.

Come along for the social camaraderie and to support this unique community organisation. The Shed provides a valuable and remarkable asset for the UKV community. Currently we have 66 individual and three organisations as members.

All documentation was emailed to you on Monday 10th September including: AGM Notice & Agenda, Financial Report, Nomination Forms and the 2017 AGM Minutes so please have a look at the documents.

Other Information

  1. Shed Extension Plans — To view click [HERE]
  2. AFL Grand Final screening — View at the Shed on the ‘Big 65″ Screen’ on Saturday 29th September. 2:00 pm for a game start at 2:30 pm. Half-Time treats will be served.
  3. Christmas Luncheon will be on Wednesday 12 December.
  4. Possible future Shed day excursions: (1) Blairs Hut — A 4WDrive trip into West Kiewa Valley. Transport will be provided, (2) Rover Chalet on the Bogong High Plains again transport will be provided and (3) Heritage Vehicle Museum in Tawonga Sth.
  5. Membership Fees — These are due following the AGM on Friday. Fee is the same as last year i.e. $35.00. You can pay on the day but please bring the correct amount of cash. You can pay online by Direct Credit. Visit Shed website and look under membership for bank details.

Vintage 1970 Speedwell Flash Bicycle for-sale. One owner – $150.00.