The annual Sweet Valley Sounds event is on again this  Saturday 6th February 2016 at the Mountain Bike Park above Mt Beauty. The event starts at 11:30am and finishes at 10:30pm.

Like last year the Men’s Shed have again been asked if they can provide supervision between 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The Shed benefits financially by assisting.

We need 8 volunteers (wearing vests) to work in 2 x 2 hour shifts using 4 men per shift. Volunteers can be in attendance the whole time (not just for their shift) if they wish to enjoy the music and entertainment provided (it’s free for us volunteers).

Can you please indicate your availability to Paul L’Huillier by Wednesday 3rd  February. Telephone: 5754 4554, Mob: 0400 056 247 or Email: <paullhuillier@bigpond.com>

Please indicate which shift i.e. one or both: Shift #1: — 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm OR Shift #2: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. First shift will meet at the entrance at 6:15 pm for a briefing.

On Sunday morning the organisers would appreciate some extra help in dismantling the facilities. If you can assist please indicate this to Paul L’Huillier. Again, the Shed benefits financially by assisting.

Well, the day has almost arrived (Tuesday 12^th January 2016) when the Shed will be open to members at 9:30 am. Please come along and enjoy a sausage sizzle for lunch at around 12:30 pm (meat, bread, onion & sauce – no charge).

It has been a journey of four years with the last 18 months being full on with the Shed’s construction and internal outfitting.

Attendance days and times are your choice. You can choose a suitable program or activity. This can take the form of a personal project, community project, Shed improvement project or just social interaction over a cup of tea or coffee.

Opening days and times:

Days — Tuesdays              Wednesdays               Thursdays

Times — 9:30 am to 3:30 pm — Morning tea is at 10:45 am and lunch at 12:30 pm  and there will be a ‘tools down’ at these times so members can socialise in the recreation room.

New Membership Form — You would have received in the mail prior to Christmas a Shed Induction Package that included a new membership form. This has to be completed and handed in at the Shed on your first attendance to make sure you have Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance Cover when working in the Shed. This form complies with our Health and Safety requirements.

We will have an official opening on Friday 19^th February 2016.

Click [HERE] to view the latest photos of Shed construction.

A request from the Music Festival Committee — If you can assist with Billeting a musician during this year’s Festival please can you contact Tony Roberts: Tel: 5754 4133 or Email: <info@alpenhorn.com.au>  to make the offer. The Festival will be held April 29, 30 & May 1, 2016.

• Date: Friday 11^th December 2015
• Location: Mount Beauty Senior Citizens Club Rooms, Tawonga Crescent, Mount Beauty (behind the Hospital).
• Time: 12 noon
• Cost: $12.00
• Who is invited? Members and their partners, potential members and visitors.
• Menu: A main course of roast beef, venison or chicken with baked potatoes, tomato & onion pie and assorted salads. Vegetarians will have a choice of a couple of Maureen’s frittatas and salad. Desert will be plum pudding or fruit salad, cream or custard

For catering purposes please RSVP by Tuesday 8^th December to: Our Chef de Shed Mark Hardidge: Tel: 5754 1619, Mob: 0407 549 651 or Email: <maurk01@bigpond.com>

Click [HERE] to view the Victorian Men’s Shed Association (VMSA) newsletter – November 2015. 

Click [HERE] to view the NEW Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) website.