Hi Everyone, we hope you are enjoying the Newsletters, please let us know what you think. Don’t forget the Questionnaire forms that are in the kitchen for you to give us your thoughts and ideas. Drop them in the Suggestion Box and be in the Draw for $50 voucher at Le Cafe. If you are not able to pick up the form at the Shed, let us know and we will email one to you.
It’s Been a Moving Time at the Shed
We had some excitement at our Shed on April 1st (not a joke) When the big unit arrived to shift our “Container Shop” from one side of the Kindling Shed to the other (We like shifting things around don’t we)
The Big Lifter arrives to shift the Container Shop along a couple of blocks.
Spectators gathered, some in the Side Stalls some in the Front Stalls and some walked in front of the Camera
Experts and commentators all played their part in getting the shift completed without too many problems – though I did hear Mike using some strong language the following Saturday when the electrical re-connection was not going too well.
Shed Social Update
We had two outings one day apart.
The first on the 18th March to David Jone’s train project at Cooks Ridge, overlooking Queen Charlotte Sound
Then on the 19th March eight of us had an enjoyable game of Social Bowls at Picton Bowling Club. It was a warm day and after one and a half hours on a fairly warm day, we were made welcome at the Clubrooms Bar where we shared a drink and a few yarns with our hosts.
Some Words on Health and Safety
Injuries
There were no significant injuries reported over the last month. Long may it continue!
Planer damage. This will cost $100 plus labour to repair and the machine will be unavailable during this time. It is unknown when this occured but the likely reason is using it for: second hand timber, painted timber and denailed timber.
Noise control is very important for members hearing. John Welch recently had his hearing checked and was very surprised to discover marked hearing loss. This has likely been present for some time. Once this has started, continued noise exposure causes an even more rapid loss of hearing. Please use the provided hearing protection. If there are insufficient ear defenders let the Committee know and we will buy more.
Dust is another problem and is known to cause lung damage long term. Even when doing a “short job” please use the extractor system. The Committee is considering rewiring the tablesaw, thicknesser, buzzer and compound mitre saw so that the extractor is automatically turned on when the device is used.
Now is the time to be checking your Covid and Influenza immunity. Free shots are available at the High St Pharmacy. You could also consider Shingles vaccination although it is quite expensive. If any members need help with booking online Don and I can offer IT assistance including the use of smart phones. Another option is free lessons through the Picton Library.
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