We are holding an Open Day between the Garden and Kitchen teams in conjunction with the Repair Lab Perth team being on site from 10am-12pm. In addittion to plants and kitchen produce for sale, we will be offering freshly cooked Bacon & Egg rolls and scones with coffee/tea.  Guided shed tours will run frequently to show the public what's on offer at the Men's Shed. Come around and support your local Men's Shed!

This workshop will be run in two parts. 2:00pm Action Photography - Cameron Frost Cameron Frost is a young man who has travelled the world taking photographs and creating videos of "Action" sports and events in Australia, Asia to Hawaii and many places in between. Cameron was the lead photographer for the Bright Blue Charity 's Postie Bike Ride on the Gibb River Road. He has also taken photos and videos of several surfing and windsurfing events in Australia and overseas. In his presentation Cam will show us some excerpts of his videos and then discuss the types of cameras and drones he used; issues encountered; editing software used and his tips for filming "action" events.  3:00pm Drone Photography - John Bolto  Photography drones allow individuals to capture photos that previously could only be taken from helicopters or planes. More and more photographers are buying drones and trying their hand at aerial photography. John will share some of his drone photos and give us an introduction to choosing a photography drone and the key elements to consider including flight safety, image systems, transmission systems, intelligent features, portability, and service. If time permits John will take us to the Showgrounds Oval and demonstrate how to fly a drone. Sundowner This Workshop will conclude with an informal discussion including the opportunity to chat with our presenters Cameron and John over our usual drinks and nibbles. Workshop Tickets I remind all members to please register ASAP to assist with catering and ensure that we comply with the meeting room capacity requirements. I hope you can attend this interesting Workshop. Mike Somerville-Brown

As per the monthly newsletter we will be hosting Bee Keeping 101 for our new Group members.  All are welcome.

As indicated previously we are going to hold the Wine tasting on the scheduled day. At the November meeting Chris Harding is going to introduce us to a pantheon of fine Greek (or eastern European) wines.  Please indicate your attendance by going online and buying a tiacket.    Thanks

For all shedders who don't like to miss the World's greatest horse race and enjoy a delicious Bacon & egg roll in good company, the Kitchen Team will be on station to help! To manage the food requirements, please book a FREE ticket of entry to come and watch the race, we will have rolls and drinks at standard prices available. If anybody is interested to organise a Melbourne Cup sweepstake, be our guest and show some initative - we are not going to do it! The wearing of colourful outfits and 'fascinators' is strictly OPTIONAL!

this meeting will be covering grafting for queen raising and general update on the status of our hives.  if you have any other matter you would like addressed please relay to Richard Collis prior to the meeting.  we will also partake in wine and beer at the end

Taking Better photos with your Smartphone Workshop   While everyone loves the look of a photo from a “real” camera, the best camera is usually the one you have with you.  Smartphone cameras have gotten more phenomenal in the past few years, with companies beefing up photo resolution, adding more lenses, improved settings and integrating options to share photos with family and friends.   Les Gunn will lead this workshop identifying tips and tricks for taking better photos with your smartphone.    Please book the relevant tickets ASAP to assist with planning and catering.   I hope to see you there.   Mike Somerville-Brown  

This FREE ambassador presentation, “Prostate Cancer: What you need to know” contains information about:   The PCFA Anatomy of the prostate Prostate health issues Risk factors for prostate cancer Healthy lifestyle Testing options for prostate cancer Supportive care Our Presenter is Howard Nelson from the PCFA Ambassador Program. The aims of this Program are: to raise the awareness in men and their families of prostate cancer to provide information on the importance of talking with your Doctor about Prostate Cancer to encourage men to engage with their GP's around Health Issues to deliver timely and evidence based information about Prostate Cancer and related Health Issues As usual the Presentation will be followed by our Monthly Sundowner from 5.30 to 7pm. Partners Welcome to attend. $5 per head for some treats prepared by the Kitchen Group and Drinks at the normal prices. Credit Card Preferred. Get in Quickly to secure your Tickets

Our first two Sundowners have proved to be very popular but Sundowner No 3 was down on numbers.  These Sundowners provide a great opportunityfor our Shed members to come together and socialise and get to know there fellow Sheddies better which is a big part of being part of the Mens Shed movement As per usual, minor nibbles will be available, but don't expect too much as I am not part of the Kitchen group. Drinks will be priced at a subsidised price of $4 for any beer or glass of wine which you can choose from our stock on hand. Payment is made at the end of the night, so just keep your own tab and settle up before you go. Also any assistance to clean up will be greatly appreciated. I look forward to meeting with you over a cool beer and or wine. Best regards Peter Panek

The session will be divided into two parts, as follows; Part 1: 2.00 - 3.30pm Workshop at Mens Shed: Review of results from the previous two workshops: the application of shutter speed techniques and the field trip to the Turquoise Coast, WA. It is suggested that interested participants provide up to 8 photos for review. The purpose is for participants to comment on learnings and the results of their images. Images should be provided to me prior to the Workshop on a USB thumb drive. Part 2: 3.30 - 6.00pm Field Trip to Fremantle: We will travel to selected sites around Fremantle and focus on photographing urban street art in and around Fremantle. Details for the trip will be provided on the day. The session will commence in South Fremantle and conclude in the centre of the city in time for a meal and discussion. Transport will be by private cars which can be shared. Please indicate if you can provide a lift to others who may not have access to a car by selecting the Transport "ticket". I encourage you to attend this interesting session. Mike Somerville-Brown    

This month we are bringing back our Asian Chef Keng Wong who will lead the Kitchen team in the preparation of a traditional Indonesian "Nasi Goreng" - Fried rice with chicken.  Our 'Tiger' Wok burner will again be in action under the roof outside of the Conference room where you can watch Chef Keng weave his magic.  To finish your meal, we will offer some "Bubur Kajang Hijau" - a classic sweet mung bean porridge with sago pearls! Cost for food will be $15 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 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 jolly occasion as the room has limited capacity.  We hope you will join us!

Gents, After your exhausting time at the show its time to relax a little at the monthly Wine Group meeting on Tuesday October 5th.  This month Peter Goodes (white), Richard Werren (red) and yours truly (red) have volunteered to bring wine.  Please reserve your place promptly.   Thanks