The training on the Laser Cutter in November continues this morning for all already registered attendees.

A couple of people have dropped out so if you wish to attend please get hold of one of the two remaining tickets.  We have about 14 wines contributed, some over 40 years old - a promising event beckons Every year, during early December, we hold our “Bring out your Dead” event.  Don’t take the theme too literally.  This event provides you with an opportunity to share an aged wine from your under the bed store (or cellar) with other members of the group.  Last year we were presented with wines over 50 years old and they were real treat.  The wine you choose to bring doesn’t have to be expensive but should be something that kindles a fond memory, likely from when they were in their heyday.  We will ask you why you chose it.  The wine can be red or white but should be something you believe is still sound. As we can only ”squeeze” twenty serves from bottle, we need to limit attendees to 20.  If you contribute a wine there won’t be a charge for the night other than your bottle of lovingly curated wine. For those of you who just don’t own older wines, you can still come along but the cost will be $20/head, collected on the night. If you are contributing a wine, to help with the organisation of the evening, please email me at (slkeenihan@gmail.com) with a description of your wine and put “Bring out your Dead” in the subject line. There will be nibbles provided though a little more than than usual. Everyone needs to buy a ticket in any case, first in first served so don’t delay.  This is a very popular event. If you miss out on a ticket please tell me as we will collate a waiting list (if someone drops out) or if there is a strong response with donated wines we may expand numbers (remembering that then attendees may not be able to taste all the wines)  Cheers Stephen

All Members who intend to be part of the Woodworking Group will need to complete this Power Tools Induction Training. There is a once off Cost of $10 for this Training Course, which can be paid when you purchase a ticket. Note: Members are required to complete the 'Yellow Dot' Shed Introduction session before taking part in a Red Dot training session. There will be a maximum of 3 persons for each Training Session.  If after booking, for some reason you cannot attend the training, please advise the Red Dot coordinator, Jeremy Wallace, on 0406927650 (SMS please), or email (jeremywallace5@outlook.com) as soon as possible, so we can arrange another session for you.  If you have trouble booking please contact Jeremy by SMS. The successful completion of the Red Dot Training is a pre-requisite to booking the Blue Dot Woodwork Machinery Course. Once you have completed this Training, your Membership Badge will updated to show a Red Dot and enable you to undertake any projects in the Main Workshop that utilise only Power Tools. 

Robert Van Koesveld, is a professional photographer with over 20 years experience who presented to our group on 14 Aug 2025 on his significant body of work including on the topic of the uses of black and white photography. Robert is widely celebrated for his "Portraits of Place" images that go beyond surface aesthetics to capture the emotional and spiritual essence of a setting, alongside stunning cultural portraits. Following a successful photography exhibition at his Studio, Robert has invited us to a private showing for members of our Photography Group at his Studio in Shenton Park on 1 Dec 2025. Following the exhibition, we have an opportunity to chat with Robert over a glass or two of wine. Due to limited space in the Studio this event is limited to 12 members. For planning purposes please book by 5pm Friday 28 Nov 2025.   Photography Exhibition Details are as follows: Time: 4:00-6:00pm Date: 1 December 2025 Address: 28 Aberdare Road, Shenton Park Parking is suggested off Aberdare Rd in either Hilda St or Violet Grove, in accordance with street parking signs.   I hope you can join us at this one off event. Mike Somerville-Brown Leader Photography Group

Annual gneral Meeting of Showgrounds Community Men's Shed

Join everyone in our shady Spring garden for fresh baked scones, jam and cream with friendly companionship.  All existing members as well as any prospective members are welcome.  Being the last Thursday of the month, Greg Knight will be treating us with his delicious savoury scones too!

This is our last Sundowner of 2025 and we will have another "Pizzas under the Lights" event in our garden area. "Pizza-King" Simon Benwell will be back to lead the Kitchen Team in the preparation of a selection of delightful pizzas. Even better this time, Simon has promised to bring something NEW to our traditional pizza menu!!! To satisfy the most hungry of diners, we will serve an entree before bringing out the pizzas and we will finish the meal with a nice dessert. As usual, partners and spouses are welcome to come along and enjoy a lovely evening under the stars at the Shed! Cost for food will be $20 with beer, wine and soft drinks at standard prices.   To help us gauge demand, we require pre-payment with your registration.  You will be able to get a credit towards a future event if you cancel at least 24 hours before the event, Should you need to cancel, please send an email to wernerribul@mac.com. No-shows on the day will forfeit their ticket fee. We hope you will be able to join us! Best regards, Werner & Simon

Carnaby Crusaders is a small Not For Profit Charity  headed up by Dean Arthurell. Dean will enlighten us as to the very parlous state that this iconic and endangered species, the Carnaby Cockato is currently facing. Dean may well bring along a Carnaby Cockatoo so members can experience these magnificent birds up close and personal. He will also bring an example of an artifical nesting box which our Shed might be able to assist in constructing more of should the members be interested. So come along and show your interest. Further details are set out below. Carnaby’s Crusaders LTD are a Registered Not For Profit Charity. We are an enterprise dedicated to supporting the recovery, breeding and preservation of habitat that supports Western Australia’s native Black Cockatoo species. Artificial Cockatoo Hollows & Tubes Over the past 200+ years mankind has left its mark on Western Australia, today only around 10% of the original habitat suitable for our Black Cockatoos still exists. Consequently, there is thought to be around 10% of the original population of the 3 species of Black Cockatoos left in Southern Western Australia. As the remaining suitable habitat dwindles and fractures, it becomes more difficult for each species to exist and retain population numbers. Large areas of habitat become smaller, and other areas of habitat become separated by more clearing, Black Cockatoo’s therefore face more hurdles to find breeding habitat within range of feeding habitat. The average Eucalyptus tree takes a minimum of 150 years to reach a size where a Natural Hollow can begin to form. Black Cockatoos require the largest of natural hollows further limiting their ability to breed. Artificial Cockatoo Hollows & Tubes are essentially a man-made vessel designed to mimic the internal hollow of a Eucalyptus tree. An Artificial Hollow can be made from a variety of materials, each having different properties, therefore advantages and disadvantages with each design. There is however a design criterion that will enhance success, and reduce the use by competitor species. The major design principle of an Artificial Cockatoo Hollow is the open top entrance. Black cockatoos have evolved to tolerate the elements, the majority of natural hollows large enough to accommodate Black Cockatoo breeding, are upright and have large openings. This tolerance of the elements has allowed Artificial Cockatoo Tube design to capitalize on this feature as few other competitor species are able to do the same. Black Cockatoo’s constantly face pressure from competition species such as Gallah’s, Corella’s, 28’s and feral bees. Despite their size, all these competitors will often use and take over the few remaining natural hollows suitable for Black Cockatoos. Well placed and designed artificial hollows eliminate the majority of competition species by design, allowing Black Cockatoos access to a viable breeding site without intense competition. ________________________________________________________________________________________ If there is enough interest from our members, then the Shed may well undertake the construction of a number of boxes as a shed project which will greatly enhance the community benefit of assisiting to help protect these magnificent birds.  

The training on the Laser Cutter in November continues this morning for all already registered attendees.

Woodworking Machinery Induction (Blue Dot) – Phases 1 & 2 All Members who wish to use the woodworking machinery in the Machine Room will need to complete Phase 1 & Phase 2 of the Woodworking Machinery Induction Training. Please Note that Members must have completed the Red Dot course before enrolling in this Blue Dot course? This Course will be conducted in two Phases over two consecutive weeks (9am - 12pm) so you must be able to commit to both sessions before purchasing a ticket. Each Phase will be approximately a three hour duration. There will be a maximum of 3 persons for each Session. The Cost of this course (for both Phases) is $20.  If after booking, for some reason you cannot attend the training, please advise Michael Cahill on 0459062090 as soon as possible, so we can arrange another session for you.  If you cancel or are a “no show” on the day you will lose your $20 fee so please, only book if you can commit to the two consecutive weeks. Payments can be made online by secure credit card.  Once you have completed both phases of the Woodworking Machinery Induction your Membership Badge will be updated to replace the Red Dot with a Blue Dot.  This will reflect that you have completed all the necessary Woodworking Training and are ready to undertake any Woodworking projects in the Shed. 

Hello Cooking Class Sheddies I hope you will join me for the next cooking class on Tuesday 25 November at 9am. We will eat what we cook and lunch will be at about 12.30pm. As I mentioned at the last class, we are fortunate to have Bill Macleod as our guest presenter this month. He will lead the class and help us to make 3 Vietnamese dishes - Fried Spring Rolls, Baked Fish in Banana Leaf and Green Mango Salad. Bill visited Vietnam earlier this year and is looking forward to sharing these dishes. This will be the final class for 2025 as December is busy for everyone and we also have the Shed Christmas party.  A fixed cost of $20 per person will apply to each class to cover ingredients. Beer and wine will be available for purchase on the day. Please purchase your ticket in advance. As always, I look forward to seeing you on the day. All the best Michael Henderson