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Aug
29
2024
Past Event
Morning tea with fresh baked scones, jam and cream
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join everyone in our cosy meeting room for fresh baked scones, jam and cream with friendly companionship. All existing members as well as any prospective members are welcome.
Aug
28
2024
Past Event
Health and wellbeing - Medicinal Cannabis - sorting facts from fiction
Showgrounds Community Men's Shed
04:30 PM – 05:30 PM
“Medicinal Cannabis – “ sorting facts from fiction”
Notwithstanding that medicinal cannabis has been legal since 2017 there remains much mythology. At one end of the spectrum are those who hail it as a cure for everything and at the other end those who claim it has no value.
The reality is that medicinal cannabis has a role in certain people in certain conditions.
During this session Dr Joe will provide the facts, dispel myths and provide you with an understanding of this misunderstood medicine.
Presenter:
Dr Joe Kosterich is a general practitioner with extensive experience in prescribing medicinal cannabis. He is the Medical Advisor to Little Green Pharma and an Authorised Prescriber.
Aug
28
2024
Past Event
Art Group Weekly Meeting
09:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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.
Aug
27
2024
Past Event
Woodworking Machinery Induction (Blue Dot) – Tuesdays 27th Aug & 3rd Sept '24
Showgrounds Community Men's Shed
27-08-2024 09:00 AM – 03-09-2024 09:00 AM
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.
Aug
22
2024
Past Event
Morning tea with fresh baked scones, jam and cream
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join everyone in our cosy meeting room for fresh baked scones, jam and cream with friendly companionship. All existing members as well as any prospective members are welcome.
Aug
21
2024
Past Event
Photography Group - Active member for 2024-25
Showgrounds Community Men's Shed
02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
REMINDER: Payment for 2024-25 DUE
Hi Guys
This is an invitation to continue to be an active member of the Photography Group in 2024-25.
To join or continue to be an active member to 30 June 2025, fees are $50 for Shed Members. (See link below for payment)
2024 PROGRAM
We have an extensive program for 2024 which includes workshops, field trips and projects to cater for still and video photography. Highlights include:
· two workshops/field trips a month – to improve our knowledge of photography and then the opportunity to practice these skills
· Drone pilot training using our shed drone
· Access to knowledgeable people on Lightroom and Photoshop
· Guest presentations by Professional photographers on interesting photography themes
· Regular Help Forums to seek assistance from our experienced photographers.
· A 5-day field trip in October to Albany to photograph beautiful wildflowers, rugged landscapes and of course visit some of the local “watering holes”.
Program Improvements for 2024 include:
1. Improvements for uploading and sharing photos within the group.
2. A training program for active members to ensure they have the necessary skills to utilise the Group’s computers, printers, scanners and related websites.
3. A regular Help Forum to assist members to learn to better use their cameras.
ACTIVE MEMBER FEES
To be an active member to 30 June 2025, a fee of $50 has been set by the Photography Group Leadership Team.
This fee enables you to attend all Workshops and related activities, and the use of our Groups’ computers, scanners and printers. The fee for 2024-25 is to cover our operating expenses which include software subscriptions, printer consumables, payments to professional presenters and some miscellaneous items.
Attendance at the Sundowner after each workshop is optional but the cost will continue to be $10 to cover the wine and nibbles.
Act now before 4pm 21 August 2024 and make your payment by credit card using the “Ticket” button.
I hope to see you at our next Photography Workshop on 8 August 2024.
Mike Somerville-Brown
Photography Group Leader
Aug
21
2024
Past Event
Claremont Museum - Boatshed Tour
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Showgrounds Community Men's Shed invites members to attend this Special Event which will see participants discover the stories of the last boat building shed on the Swan River.
The Boatshed Tour will be hosted by a local resident and member of our Shed, Chris Mews (whose family donated the Boatshed to the Claremont Museum). Chris will share his passion and knowledge surrounding this historical gem and he will take you back in time as you marvel at the wonderful artefacts on display in this centuries old wooden building.
Then join us for a coffee/tea and bickies at the Museum.
Aug
21
2024
Past Event
Art Group Weekly Meeting
09:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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.
Aug
20
2024
Past Event
Tools Induction (Red Dot) - Tuesday 20 August 2024
Showgrounds Community Men's Shed
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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.
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.
Aug
16
2024
Past Event
Bee Group - Honey Extraction
Showgrounds Community Men's Shed
11:30 AM – 01:30 PM
Extracting 30 Honey Frames and filtering.
Aug
15
2024
Past Event
Morning tea with fresh baked scones, jam and cream
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join everyone in our cosy meeting room for fresh baked scones, jam and cream with friendly companionship. All existing members as well as any prospective members are welcome.
Aug
14
2024
Past Event
Beer n Bullshit Sundowner - Pyramid Perspectives by Michael Wilson
Showgrounds Community Men's Shed
04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Hi Sheddies,
Michael Wilson has now returned from his fishing trip and is eager to present his talk on the Pyramids to our Group.
The details of his talk are as follows.
PYRAMID PERSPECTIVES
Who, Why and How?
Abstract:
Of the Seven “Wonders of the Ancient World”, only one remains today, namely the Pyramids of Egypt of which there are several, but Khufu is the big one. They are all located along a short stretch of the west bank of the Nile River, the Giza Plateau, just southwest of Cairo.
Conventional Archeology says the Pyramids have stood the test of time for over 4,500 years, built in the 3rd & 4th Dynasty of the Old Kingdom
The many mysteries and myths associated with them over the millennia are still a source of conjecture today.
Conventional Archeologists remain steadfast in their beliefs that they have all the answers, as to:
WHO built them?
WHY they were built?
HOW they were built, etc. etc. etc?
However, a brief investigation into the REALITIES of the pyramids presents a very different scenario.
Let me share some REALITIES with you today.
Then you can form your own opinion???
So come along, be educated, inquisitive, engaged and be social by enjoying the company of your fellow Sheddies and partners at this Sundowner. Refeshments and the nibbles will be available as usual.
Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you all at what should be a very interesting and lively talk.
Best regards
Peter Panek