The Central Coast Shed Cluster Inc Committee meeting includes a Shed Roundup where where sheds get to brag, beg, ask and exchange information and news about their sheds. Here are some of the comments from todays meeting at the Gosford Mens Shed.......- Terrigal Men's Shed
Terrigal Men's Shed Currently 30 members and operating 2 days per week Tuesday & Thursday. The second day is for own projects to give some space to move projects forward. Recently purchased a new Band Saw from Hare & Forbes. Have had two dust extractors donated by John Welland from the Gosford Men’s Shed. The Terrigal Men’s Shed sign, found, routed, painted and erected was vandalised and removed last week. Applying for grants and may need an auspice by the Cluster.
- Gosford Men's Shed
The Gosford Men's Shed members put on a Seniors Week display in the Imperial Arcade. John Welland did a radio interview with 96.3 that was broadcast during Seniors Week. This promotion generated new members. Building a 4 luggage carriers for Camp Kariong. On Firday 32 men at the toolbox meeting. Membership growing. Seeking AMSA round 2 funding for an awning.
- Wyong Men's Shed
Now has an elected committee. The President Michael Morgan is working on a logo design and website for the Wyong Men’s Shed. Seeking funding in addition to the $64,000 Community Builders Partnership grant. Have approached the Regional Chamber of Commerce. Plans to make the Men’s Shed Eco friendly using recycled material, installing water tanks and solar panels. The recent article in the Express Advocate about the shed had generated many new enquiries and renewed interest in the Wyong Men’s Shed.
- Ku-ring-gai Men’s Shed
Located at St Ives Showground. After investigating numerous sites The Kuring-gai Men's Shed was build to lockup in August 2010 and officially opened on 27 January 2011. Now open Monday Tuesday and Thursday. The Shed operates a community kitchen on Fridays where men can be directed on how to prepare simple, healthy and nutritious meals. Also open two Saturdays per month. Already approaching sustainability through orders filled. . . this includes Bocce Slides for those with disabilities. Possum boxes and other saleable items. They have built up a relationship with local childcare centres to do repairs and modifications for toys and equipment. The shed was equipped fully for about $30,000 and acknowledged the contribution of sponsors such as Lions and Bendigo Bank. The shed has about 190 members and charge $50 per year. Some of the original administrative setup for their Development Application was provided probono to the value of $25,000.
- Kincumber Men’s shed
Alan Eaton has taken on the role as representative in lieu of Alan Sparkes. The Kincumber Men's Shed is now open from Monday to Friday. Usually have 30 men at a toolbox meeting and had recently celebrated 4th Birthday.
- San Remo Men’s Shed
Have recently received a $1,100 grant from Wyong Shire Council towards an outside social area. This is an area in addition to the under awning work and meeting area at the front of the shed. Having removed a large stump at the side of the shed, the shedders are ready to lay pavers and build a pergola for casual meetings, private conversations and a quiet space away from the hubbub of machinery and shed activity. The San Remo Community Men's Shed has established a partnership with Casuarina Grove Retirement village near Wyong Shire Hospital. Wyong shire Mayor Doug Eaton plans to visit for morning tea next week. The Shed is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The Shed has an average of 16 men per day each day of the week.
- Peninsula Men’s Shed
Peninsula Men's Shed has received a $16,000 grant and has the Development Application passed for their new 8m x 9m shed. After two years in operation they are keen to have their purpose built shed in place.
- Bateau Bay Men’s Shed
Currently 95 members and is open 3 days per week 8.30am to 4 pm. Most weeks see 70 members attending the Bateau Bay Men's Shed. Three open days were held during Seniors Week with free bar-b-ques each day. The theme for the week was bring-a-mate and it appears that’s exactly what happened with at least 6 new memberships from the promotional week. Mayor Doug Eaton dropped in on the Thusday open day and was so impressed returned less than a week later to show other councillors, and community services staff through the facility. Bateau Bay also discussed with Wyong Shire Council the Community Garden proposed for the site.
- The Entrance Men’s Shed
The Development Application (DA) has been approved for the training, meeting and office facility. The Entrance Men's Shed committee are keen to progress now with the building.
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