Building on the success of Allan Bandt's wines sourced from Wines Direct in April, we have bought some more Shiraz's from Wines Direct and will host a big Shiraz night as a EOY Special for Wine Group members.  Expect a good selection of never to be repeated bargain big ballsy Australian reds, all for the bargain basement price of $5. As usual we expect the evening will be popular, so don’t hesitate to reserve a spot immediately.  If you reserve a spot, but then realise you can’t make it, please let Stephen or I know ASAP so we can offer the place to other members. Chris / Stephen / Mark - WAG Management

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. 

To maintain your Blue Dot Woodworking Accreditation you will need to, you will need to undertake a Verification of Competency (VOC) Assessment as follows. Woodworking members aged under 75 years will be assessed every 24 months Woodworking members aged 75 to 80 years will be assessed every 18 months Woodworking members aged 80 to 90 years will be assessed every 12 months Woodworking members older than 90 years  will be assessed every 6 months You will be assigned a simple task which shouldn’t take more than about 30 minutes. This is not a test of your craftsmanship; it is simply a demonstration that you can competently use the machinery unsupervised without endangering yourself or others.  You can book your VOC Assessment by clicking on your preferred VOC Assessment date below. The Rostered Supervisor for the day will oversee your assessment and he will either deem you "competent" or refer you to a Trainer for further assessment or training. If you choose not to do the VOC Assessment,  you will no longer be able to use the Machine Room equipment unsupervised.

Steve Gerreyn has offered a selection of jarrah offcuts for members to use to make endgrain cutting boards. Scary eh? Stay on after morning tea on Thursday and I will go through the process and hint and tips I have picked up over the past couple of years to help you make an endgrain cutting board for yourself ......... and also to produce some product for the shed to sell during the show. No need to book or pay for this event. See you there?  

Come along for our Thursday morning clean-up of the shed and then stay and enjoy our famous SCMS scones with jam & cream!

Understanding Dementia (3-hour workshop) Become more knowledgable about the dementia and how it affects you and your family and friends. This is a must not miss event. Dementia affects many Australian families, friends and communities, and Men's Sheds are no exception. This practical and informative workshop will help you better understand dementia, recognise the signs, and learn how to support someone living with the condition. You'll gain a better understanding of: The different types of dementia and common signs and symptoms What it can be like to live with dementia How dementia may affect communication, behaviour and daily life Planning ahead and supporting someone to stay connected and involved Services, resources and where to access help and support  Whether it's your partner, a mate, a fellow Shed member or someone in your community, this session will help you better understand dementia and learn simple ways to support them while keeping them connected to the things they enjoy. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Our SCMS Kitchen Team will run an 'Artisan Baking' workshop over 2 days starting on Wednesday arvo with baking taking place on Thursday morning. This time, Chef-Baker Anthony Armson will be leading the team to make some scrumptious 'Cinnamon Scrolls' or, as he calls them, 'Chelsea Buns'. 

We are scheduled to prepare another Homeless meal in cooperation with Matilda Bay Rotary Club. The weather is slowly getting colder and we will be cooking a nourishing and healthy menu for our Homeless meals, depending on the type of produce that will be dropped off by MBRC. Anybody is welcome to drop by our kitchen and say 'Hello' to our team. Best regards, Werner (for Geoff)

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. 

To maintain your Blue Dot Woodworking Accreditation you will need to, you will need to undertake a Verification of Competency (VOC) Assessment as follows. Woodworking members aged under 75 years will be assessed every 24 months Woodworking members aged 75 to 80 years will be assessed every 18 months Woodworking members aged 80 to 90 years will be assessed every 12 months Woodworking members older than 90 years  will be assessed every 6 months You will be assigned a simple task which shouldn’t take more than about 30 minutes. This is not a test of your craftsmanship; it is simply a demonstration that you can competently use the machinery unsupervised without endangering yourself or others.  You can book your VOC Assessment by clicking on your preferred VOC Assessment date below. The Rostered Supervisor for the day will oversee your assessment and he will either deem you "competent" or refer you to a Trainer for further assessment or training. If you choose not to do the VOC Assessment,  you will no longer be able to use the Machine Room equipment unsupervised.

Come along for our Thursday morning clean-up of the shed and then stay and enjoy our famous SCMS scones with jam & cream!

This week our very own member, Ian Warne, who is the Project Leader for the Maritime Archaelogical Association of WA will give us a talk on the Swan River Heritage Project. In Ian's own words..... A TALK ON EARLY SWAN RIVER FERRIES A talk by Ian Warne about some early Swan River history and particularly about the early Paddle Steamer Ferries. Photograph showing a steamer towing barges up the Swan River past the old Mill street Jetty c1905. Ian Warne is a Life Member and a Past President of MAAWA (the Maritime Archaeological Association of WA). Which is the amateur body of the WA Maritime Museum. MAAWA has just launched a new web database relating to all things built on and around the Swan River including Jetties, Bridges, Boatsheds, even some 30 shipwrecks known to be in the river. Old photographs from the public have contributed to our database and Ian would be keen to see any old photos you may have relating to early days on the Swan River. If you have any old photos or historical information about early days on the Swan River, contributing them to this project could really help bring those memories to life for future generations. It’s fantastic that Ian is so passionate about "bringing history out of the boxes"—making sure these stories are accessible to everyone is key to preserving our shared history.