Hi Sheddies, Why not join everyone in our spring garden for warmed Shed baked scones, with jam and cream and friendly companionship. This event is available to all existing members as well as any prospective members are welcome. In particular we would like to welcome along any of the Walk into Wisdom participants who have come out for a regular Monday morning walk with like minded Sheddie mates. A reminder that currenly, the walk commences each Monday at 9:30 from the shed. The walk takes about an hour and all are welcome to join in, no training required.

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 84 years will be assessed every 18 months Woodworking members older than 85 years  will be assessed every 12 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.

Join everyone in our spring garden for fresh baked scones, jam and cream with friendly companionship. All existing members as well as any prospective members are welcome.

This month's SCMS sundowner will bring back "Pizzas under the Lights" in our Shed garden area, a fitting follow-up to our Annual General Meeting on the same day. Our very own "Pizza-King" Simon Benwell and his trusted crew will cook up a selection of delightful pizzas. To get things started swiftly, we will serve a pasta entree before bringing out the pizzas and we will finish the meal with a nice dessert. As usual, partners and spouses are very welcome to come along and enjoy the evening at the Shed! Cost for food will be $20 with beer and wine 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

All members are welcome to join our Art Group and explore their own artistic talents, try a new medium, have a go or just watch and learn a little as other members experiment and create. No previous experience is necessary.

Hi Sheddies, Why not join everyone in our spring garden for warmed Shed baked scones, with jam and cream and friendly companionship. This event is available to all existing members as well as any prospective members are welcome. In particular we would like to welcome along any of the Walk into Wisdom participants who have come out for a regular Monday morning walk with like minded Sheddie mates. A reminder that currenly, the walk commences each Monday at 9:30 from the shed. The walk takes about an hour and all are welcome to join in, no training required.

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 84 years will be assessed every 18 months Woodworking members older than 85 years  will be assessed every 12 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.

Join everyone in our spring garden for fresh baked scones, jam and cream with friendly companionship. All existing members as well as any prospective members are welcome.

A life in Marine Science, Glen Whisson In this fascinating talk about his work in the world of aquatic science, Dr Whisson will discuss his previous involvement in the aquaculture industry, the extraordinary marine biodiversity prevailing in Western Australia, and the three marine science books he has co-authored with Alexandra Hoschke: The Rottnest Island Fish Book (2017), The Perth Coast Fish Book (2021), and The Ningaloo Marine Life Identification Guide (2024). You will also hear about the role of Citizen Science in understanding biodiversity, and get an insight into Dr Whisson's future publication and research plans.   About Glen Whisson:  Glen spent 20 years as a university academic at the University of Western Australia researching and lecturing in the aquatic sciences. He was the Founding President of the Silver Perch Association of WA and served on the executive of the WA Marron Growers Association for 10 years. Glen is a Past President of the International Association of Astacology and was awarded Honorary Life Membership in 2004 for contributions to crayfish science. He now follows his passion for marine science as a partner in Aqua Research & Monitoring Services, developing non-invasive approaches to fish biodiversity monitoring and publishing fish identification resources both online and in print. A long-time resident of the Perth Hills, Glen lives with his wife Tania in Darlington, where they raised their two daughters.

All members are welcome to join our Art Group and explore their own artistic talents, try a new medium, have a go or just watch and learn a little as other members experiment and create. No previous experience is necessary.

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.