Mount Beauty & District Men's Shed

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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)

BBQ Lunch & Meeting – Friday 18th March 2016

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Ian, Dick & Bruce

Ian, Dick & Bruce

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

  • When: Friday 18th March 2016
  • Start Time: 12 noon
  • Where: The Shed – 2 Tennis Court Ave Mount Beauty
  • Cost: $5/person
  • Who is invited: Members, potential members & visitors.

Program: Mark Hardidge our very own Chef de Shed with assistance from John Driver and Graham Caulfield will again be providing us with many BBQ delights. There will be the usual socialising, camaraderie and fellowship.

Important Information  

  1. Football/Netball Gate volunteers still needed to collect entry money and sell raffle tickets at Home games at Mt Beauty and Dederang (a Shed major fundraiser).
    Please contact the co-ordinator Mark Hardidge  if you can assist: Tel: (03) 5754 1619, Mob: 0407 549 651 or Email: <maurk01@bigpond.com>. The first four home games are at Mt Beauty starting Saturday 2nd April 2016. We need help with this project so please consider offering.
  2. Easter Rotary Garage Sale — Easter Saturday 26th March. The Shed will have a site at the Sale. If you have any appropriate items that you would like to donate please contact Secretary Paul L’Huillier mob: 0400 056 247 to arrange. Another important fundraiser for the Shed.
  3. Shed Wi-Fi  — The Shed is connected to the internet and access is FREE to members so please make use of it. You will need to bring along your own laptop, tablet or phone.
  4. 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).

Click [HERE] to view some photos of the Official Opening and to read the Press Release.

Click [HERE] to view the Australian Men’s Shed Association Newsletter – February 2016 

As I Get Older I Realise

Shed Official Opening – Friday 19th February

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Sheds-logo_Green 2Planning is well on the way for the Official Opening of our Shed on Friday 19th February 2016. The timetable is for the Shed inspection (tea & coffee available) starting at 10:30 am with the Opening at 11:15 am.

All members were mailed an invitation on 22nd January 2016.

If you plan to attend the function please RSVP by this Friday 12th February to Secretary Paul L’Huillier: Mob: 0400 056 247 or Email: <paullhuillier@bigpond.com>.

Our Chef de Shed Mark Hardidge is preparing a light lunch following the opening and is seeking donations of food from members. Please contact him if you can assist: Tel: 5754 1619, Mob: 0407 549 651 or Email: <maurk01@bigpond.com>. Help would be gratefully appreciated.

Click [HERE] to view more progress on the Shed particularly the Paving under the verandah, new air conditioner and internal & external blinds, the rock wall, the plaque rock, the internal sign made from old tools and general landscaping.

Note: We have had terrific support over four days from the Beechworth Correctional Centre Community Team in doing the paving work under the verandah and on the north end of the Shed. Thank you.

Sweet Valley Sounds – Volunteers needed Sat 6th February 2016

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Mountain Bike Park - Mount Beauty

Mountain Bike Park – Mount Beauty

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.

Members Shed Opening Day — Tues 12th Jan. 9:30am – 3:30pm

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The Plaque Rock positioned this week. From left: John Driver, Dick Puttyfoot & Brian Keeble

The Plaque Rock positioned this week. From left: John Driver, Dick Puttyfoot & Brian Keeble

Well, the day has almost arrived (Tuesday 12th 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 19th 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.

A reminder: Christmas Lunch – Fri 11th Dec

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  • Date: Friday 11th 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 8th 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.