STAY UPDATED WITH OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 24/01/2024

Our Shed News

New Laser cutter

The laser cutter has arrived and can cut any material, so the sky is the limit.

Once we have the laser cutter up and running, we will send some information out in the newsletter to let you know what fantastic things we can do with this nice piece of equipment and how you can learn how to use this machine.

Start searching online for laser cutter ideas or projects - there are endless possibilities.

New Shed Badges

If you can't locate your new badge please inform the Supervisor and we'll prepare one for you.

In the changeover we may have not transcribed your Emergency Number from the back of the old Badge, so please check for this and write it on. All others, please write these details on the back of your badges next time you are in the Shed

The Bicycle Group Leadership Change

The bicycle group has a new leadership structure with co-leaders Bruno Zambotti and Richard McBride. Michael Bissett has decided to pass on the leadership batten so he can concentrate on his other interests. Thanks to Michael for the set-up of the group and his leadership over the years.

Richard and Bruno look forward to continuing the success of the SCMS bicycle group and it’s significant contribution to the Bikes For Humanity operation.

Our Shed Projects

Demonstration at 9-30am on 12 February on how to build a mitered (corners) box with rebated top and bottom panels

Continuing on with our ongoing program of project building demonstrations, our esteemed woodworker, Mike Wiggen will be holding a demonstration on how to build a mitered box. As previously stated even if you haven't completed your Red or Blue Dot training, Mike will show you how easy it is to do this project. This is an excellent starter project to complete your Blue Dot training.

Coffee Table “How to” session notes held on 17th January 2024

A recent demonstration from Simon Benwell on how to make a coffee table was very well received and about a dozen or so members received some valuable advice. Prior to the demonstration Simon had made all the actual parts to the coffee table and he explained how each was made and also how all they all fitted together.

Please see Simon's attached notes from the "How to" session on coffee tables held on 17th Jan 2024.

Simon Benwell  says I'm happy to help anyone that wants to take on a coffee table project.

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Our Shed Events

Health & wellbeing - "A 40-year journey through the gut"

Wed, 31 Jan 2024
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM

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Morning tea with fresh baked scones, jam and cream

Thu, 1 Feb 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM

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Our Shed Training

Power Tools (Red Dot Training) and Woodworking Machines Induction (Blue Dot Training)

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Yellow Dot Induction (for new members only)

Sat, 27 Jan 2024

01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

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Train the Trainer Course for Blue Dot Training

We are still looking for more Blue Dot trainers in 2024. No special skills are required. If you have your blue dot you already have the skills to be a trainer; and training others will certainly help you improve your own skills.

Later this month/ early next month we will be running a 'Train the Trainer' session for the Blue Dot course. The course will provide you with everything you need to know to run a training session. The training sessions can be programmed to suit your availability.

Our objective is to train enough trainers so that it isn't a burden for anyone and you will each only have to do a few courses per year.

If you'd like to join the training team please let me know by replying to this email.

Mike Cahill   mike.cahill@iinet.net.au

Bee Keeping 101 Course - Saturday 3rd Feb 2024 9-12am

The Bee Group is looking at running its popular "BeeKeeping 101" Saturday Morning Session on 3rd February 2024.

This is suitable for anybody wanting to eventually get their own Bee Hive or for people who just want to know about Bees and Beekeeping ( but don't want a Hive) !

Please let me know by email (anty@iinet.net.au) if you are interested in attending. Timing is approx 9-12 am . As an added bonus we will be bottling some of our recently harvested Honey afterwards to literally get the taste of BeeKeeping !

Our Community News

January Newsletter Hello Museum friends and volunteers,

We begin 2024 with a History in a Coffee Cup on Thursday 1 February. We hope to see you all there.

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Men's Shed WA News

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For Sale

There is nothing for sale this week

If any members would like to advertise items for Sale or to Give Away, please send an email with a picture and a short description of the item/s with your name and contact number to Malcolm at newsletter.editor.msclaremont@mail.tidyhq.com and we will include it in the Weekly Newsletter for one week.

Welcome our New Members

Our Shed welcomes our latest new Members Arthur Criddle and Glenn Hahn. Please say hi to Richard and Glen when you see them and have a chat.