Is it true that older people are stuck in their ways? If so, how can mature adults change their lifestyle or adopt new habits? You'd think science would've worked that out by now! Bret Treasure is the author of an amusing book on a 'hack' that has people suddenly exercising, creating, studying or giving up bad habits. It's radical, it's based on behaviour science, and it works. Come and find out about it.  

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 - 11am) so you must be able to commit to both sessions before purchasing a ticket. Each Phase will be approximately a two 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 the Woodworking Team Lead, 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. 

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. 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 Woodworking Trainer, Jeremy Wallace on 0406927650 as soon as possible, so we can arrange another session for you. The successful completion of the Red Dot Training is a pre-requisiste 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. 

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: SHUTTER SPEED AT THE SHOWGROUNDS MENS SHED AT 2PM, THURSDAY 20 APRIL This workshop focuses on shutter speed and will demonstrate its importance in managing exposure, in conjunction with aperture and ISO. Shutter speed is very important in many genres of photography, including landscapes. In this way, shutter speed offers wonderful possibilities for creativity, depending on how it is applied to manage movement. For example, it can be used to blur or freeze movement, to convey different impressions of movement and moods. Thus, mastering shutter speed offers additional horizons to the photographer, particularly in landscapes and sports/activities. Please bring your camera and tripod. After Peter presents an overview of some of the possibilities and camera settings for shutter speed, we will adjourn to the area outside the shed and apply some of the learnings. In conjunction with this part of the workshop we will introduce the shutter speed workshop: "Movement with Grace”. The results for this project are due on 1 May, for workshop review on 4 May. In addition, we will present the voting outcomes for the Tranquility project Looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday Peter Buck (Photo: 1972 09 01 Tray 6 045 S14 Gold Coast beach.jpg by Les)

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. 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 Woodworking Trainer, Jeremy Wallace on 0459062090 as soon as possible, so we can arrange another session for you. The successful completion of the Red Dot Training is a pre-requisiste 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. 

Hi All, Damian Miskimmin from Fremantle Timber Traders has offered us a tour of their saw mill, wood drying and storage facilities.  There is a limit of 20 members for the tour, so please get your free tickets early. Fremantle Timber Traders are located at 41 Wood St Fremantle where they have a large stock of timber slabs and milled boards available for sale to the public.  They mill their own logs and store the resulting timber for drying prior to sale.  We will be able to see the whole process and to discuss all aspects with Damion during the visit. The visit will take place on Thursday 13th April commencing at 8.30am at 41 Wood St Fremantle.  Damian will have a log on the mill and will show us how he decides how to mill it and what he’s looking for to produce the best yield from the log.  We will also be able to ask questions and discuss the timber he has available and what he recommends for different projects.

After our successful visit to Morocco last month and, shortly after recovering from a meat-laden Easter weekend, we are going back to Old School basics. Without a named head chef, your Kitchen Team will be preparing an Italian classic of Penne Rigata with a tasty Tuna Tomato Sauce. This will be accompanied by a simple summer salad to balance the carbs of the pasta. The dessert is a closely-garded secret but is certainly going to please your tastebuds! Cost for food will be $18 with beer and wine at standard prices.  As usual, we require pre-payment with your registration.  You will be able to get a credit towards a future event if you cancel at least 1 day before the event, please send an email to wernerribul@mac.com. No-shows on the day will forfeit their ticket fee. I hope you will be able to join us, best regards, Werner.

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 - 11am) so you must be able to commit to both sessions before purchasing a ticket. Each Phase will be approximately a two 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 the Woodworking Team Lead, 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. 

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. 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 Woodworking Team Lead, Michael Cahill on 0459062090 as soon as possible, so we can arrange another session for you. The successful completion of the Red Dot Training is a pre-requisiste 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. 

Just a reminder that our next Beer and Bullshit Sundowner is on This Wednesday 5th April at 4:00pm. At this meeting we will have our own New Shed member, Michael Wilson, give us a presentation entitled "The Rise of Homo Sapiens" and is based on Michael's collection of prehistoric artefacts from around the world and we will question how they fit into the overall pattern of life. Michael promises to delve into the fossil record, Neo-Darwinism etc right up to the present. These precious artefacts, hand axes etc are there to be seen. Our concept is to provide a stimulating talk, in keeping with the Beer and Bullshit title for these social gatherings We will provide Beers, wine, soft drinks and some nibbles. The Shed is endevouring to promote the social aspects and benefits of belonging to our Shed and so your Shed shall subsidise the cost of the food for this event event. Drinks are available at normal Shed pricing So come along, be educated, be inquisitive, be engaged and be social by enjoying the company of your fellow Sheddies at this Sundowner.

This month Michael Hart is going to present wines showing "How the Irish diaspora has influenced the Great Australian Wine Industry" (and no he will not be bringing  any Guinness).  The evening fee will be $25/head and the group maximum set to 20 people.  We look forward to your company. Chris Harding  

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. 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 Woodworking Team Lead, Michael Cahill on 0459062090 as soon as possible, so we can arrange another session for you. The successful completion of the Red Dot Training is a pre-requisiste 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.