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. 

Hi Guys   We have missed several of you at our photography workshops over the last few months!   Because you didn’t take up the option in January of becoming an “Active Member” you are not on the active members mailing list for workshops and other photography activities.  You now can re-join for $40 for the remainder of 2022.   With this payment you will be added to the active members mailing list and enables you to attend all 15 of the remaining Workshops and related activities in 2022; plus the use of our Groups’ computers, scanners and printers; and access to learning to fly our drone.   So, act now and make your payment by credit card by using the “Ticket” button.   We hope to see you at our next Photography Workshop.   Mike Somerville-Brown Photography Group Leader  

The June Wine Appreciation event happens on June 7th.  Leigh Gerreyn was to host the event but unfortunately work pressures prevent him from doing so.  Mike Somerville Brown, buoyed by the Porter extravaganza, has graciously stepped in and will be our host on June 7th instead.  As usual please indicate your attendance by purchasing a ticket via the Shed website. Following discussion with Peter Goodes we propose the Swan Valley trip take place on July 13th, leaving the Shed at around 0945.   Using his fine negotiation skills Peter has arrive at a cost of $70/head including bus transport, meal with wine at Chesters and wine tasting at Sandalford Winery.  A formal event invite will be sent to you closer date but please mark your diaries and reserve the day. As discussed at the last wine event, we have compiled a draft schedule for Wine Appreciation monthly hosts.  We are trying to “spread the load” and also give everyone the chance to run an event and impart their knowledge about wines that interest them.  It also gives everyone plenty of time to prepare and source wines We emphasise that the schedule below is not fixed and if you are very keen to be a host, and you’re not on the list, please put up your hand and we can adjust the list.  Once agreed by the group, the designated host will be expected to step up or find someone else from the list who is willing to take their place.  You can see there are quite a few reserves to draw upon or combine with as the tasting can be run by more than one person provided there is a consistent theme.   The reserves will be prime candidates  for the next schedule (2023-24). Over time, the plan is to give everyone a turn We would like to finalise this schedule next meeting.  If you aren’t attending, please respond by email and indicate your preference. Showgrounds Community Men's Shed Wine Roster Date Host 07-June-2022 Mike Somerville Brown 05-July-2022 Alistair McMichael 02-August-2022 Leigh Gerreyn 06-September-2022 Alex Nutter 04-October-2022 Colin Scott 08-November-2022 Michael Hart 06-December-2022 Tim Graham Taylor 03-January-2023 Break 07-February-2023 Jason Van Straalen 07-March-2023 Stephen Keenihan 04-April-2023 Curt McDonald 02-May-2023 Graeme Owen 06-June-2023 Steve Gerreyn Reserves   Wolf Martinick   Tony Henry   Chris Porter   David Feldman   Neil McKinnon   Peter Goodes   Chris Harding   Les Gunn   Malcolm Tew   John Bolto   Brent Coulson

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. 

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. 

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. 

Beginning Beekeepers Induction Programme: Part 1 Classroom Session delivered by Steve Rodgers This event is for Bee Group members who are just getting started and looking to learn how to manage a hive.  Those who complete the induction will have the option of managing one of the hives in the Shed apiary. 

Our Presenter, Richard Offen worked for the National Trust before emigrating to Perth where he became the Executive Director of Heritage Perth. He is also a Historian and Author. Publications include Lost Perth and Perth Then and Now. He was involved in broadcasting in particular with an early morning slot on 720 ABC Breakfast programme with Eoin Cameron. He is still very busy in retirement with Heritage related subjects.    Come along and enjoy a most interesting and entertaining talk.

Workshop for Photography Members who have contributed an annual payment for 2022  This is the second one day workshop using the Lightroom Classic software to be conducted by Peter Buck and Les Gunn.  Whether you are a beginner or pro or somewhere in between, Peter and Les will provide a good overview of the Lightroom Classic Package.  There will be some theory given at the commencement of the workshop, however the bulk of the time will be hands-on with the participants using/sharing laptops and the group’s desktop computers. This workshop may also be helpful for those members currently not using Lightroom but are curious to know more. The purpose of this workshop is to: build on your Lightroom skills introduced in Workshop #1.  Peter will review the "Develop" module and reinforce the post processing logic and hierachy of decision making for editing photos using sample photos distributed during the first workshop. In addition It is suggested that participants bring up to six images that they would like to edit during the Workshop, time allowing. Les will demonstrate Lightroom functionality for "sharing" your collection to other devices such as your iPhone, iPad, etc. but also with family and friends. Les will also demonstrate how to create and save a Slideshow of your photos. Peter will demonstate how you can create a photobook either for hardcopy printing or as an ebook. This workshop will not be exhaustive in terms of covering everything possible. Instead, it will focus on the key processes so that participants become better acquainted with the practical power of Lightroom and more comfortable with using the software. A more comprehensive understanding of the software only comes with use over time. To some extent the participants will determine the pace and direction of the workshop and lessons learnt. A collection of photos has been compiled, to be used by each workshop participant on the day. The collection comprises unprocessed Raw photos, so that the impact of processing will be clearer. The collection has a variety of images, to demonstrate the application of specific processing tools.  Attendees to bring: Max of 6 photos on a USB drive they would like to edit during the hands on sessions in the Workshop. If possible, a laptop computer with Lightroom software (If Yes please select the relevant "ticket" below). Catering Lunch will be provided by the Shed Kitchen Group and will consist of a mix of meat and salad sandwiches and a fruit platter.  At morning tea we will join other Shed members for coffee/tea and scones. Afternoon tea we will break for coffee/tea and some special biscuits.  Cost is $12 payable by credit card.  For planning and catering purposes we request that you please make your payment by 5pm Monday 16 April 2022. Sundowner This workshop will conclude with our usual Sundowner for attendees, with a chance to talk informally with our presenters Peter and Les with some wine and nibbles at a cost of $10 per person. Please make your payment by 5pm Monday 16 April 2022. I hope you can join us for this very interesting Workshop. Mike Somerville-Brown

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 (10am - 12pm) 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. 

Our next monthly members luncheon will take us back to the ancient land of the Greeks. Chef Michael Henderson will lead our Kitchen Team in the preparation of a tasty roast chicken dish which will be served with a healthy Greek salad. To balance this, a scrumptious dessert called "Galaktoboureko" (filo pastry with a semolina custard) will round out our Greek culinary adventure. Cost for food will be $15 with beer, wine and soft drinks 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 this luncheon. No-shows on the day will forfeit their ticket fee. Members who intend to use a credit carried over from a previous event, please reply to this email and we will book you in.  Please register early to avoid the disappointment of missing this special occasion as the lunch room capacity is strictly limited.  We hope you will join us!