The next Shed Event is a talk at Marina Cove at 1100 on Thursday November 13 by the Public Trust covering wills, estate planning and enduring powers of attorney (EPOA). All welcome. Gold coin donation.

On behalf of the Men’s Shed Tim accepted a cheque from Z Energy Promotions.

These funds will be a great help with the ongoing renovation of the kitchen under the able direction of Mike and his team. The new window has been fitted and we are still searching for ranchsliders. The plan is to hold a remembrance function for Bill Rogers on 19 November with a BBQ and we will invite Averil, Bill’s girlfriend.

Health and Safety

There is a small notebook (pictured) with the First Aid Kit and this is for recording any injuries at the Shed. There has only been one fall reported since the last Committee meeting but ironically today I was walking past a wooden frame and two nails gashed my forearm. The kitchen project is an ongoing hazard with risks of tripping and falling as well as causing congestion inside the work area so please take care and make sure all visitors are properly escorted.

The Shed Christmas Party will be held at midday on 10th December. Partners welcome. Please bring a plate. The Shed will provide some beer, wine and soft drinks. The BBQ will be available.

Closing Date will be 17th December which will be dedicated to cleaning up the shed.

Opening Date will be 7th January 2026. This was a Committee decision as we felt that last year there was quite a long period of closure. We will probably have a roster for the Committee to be present for those members who are around and would like to attend.

We welcome the following new members: Howard Hudson, Robert Hoyle and Brett Matthews. We are in the process of changing our membership application form to add a new section for next of kin (nok) which can be especially important for single members. In the meantime please check you have a valid will and feel free to email me with your nominated nok and a phone number.

Shed Social

Your Shed Social Committee have endeavoured throughout the year to provide activities outside the workshop environment.

Monthly Evening Chats.

Over the course of the year he have had interesting talks from 

Greg Childs, John Welch, Chris Davies, Neville Payne, Don Millar, Don McDonald, Mark Colson, James Wilson.

We’ve been to the Czech Republic, Japan, The Bounty Islands, Chatham Island, Been on Police Patrol and Car Chases, Myanmar, crossed the Sahara in a Mini ans been regaled by local poets.

While these chat evenings have been small gatherings, we’ve had good feedback from those attending and intend to continue next year.

We’ve visited a Motor Bike Museum

We would like to hear your thoughts on what we are doing and welcome suggestions for events and visits to interesting people who are doing something different, along with offers to maybe tell an aspect of a special event or adventure in your life. We can help with the various aspects of putting a presentation together, so have a talk to any of us at any time. Or more likely you may get a tap on the shoulder from one of us who’ve heard something of interest.