No dust as they open training room at The Entrance Men’s Shed

Bob Ihlein shows Wyong mayor Bob Graham and MP for The Entrance Chris Spence machinery in the workshop at the The Entrance Men’s Shed.

THE Entrance Men’s Shed celebrated a milestone recently with the official opening of its new training room and shed extension.The facility is a welcome addition for the group which meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9am and 3pm and has 31 members.“It means we can eat our morning tea or lunch without the dust,” Shed president Bob Ihlein said.

“It also means the office is out of the dust and we can now use the telephone without the noise.”
The extension was built with various grants. Wyong Mayor Bob Graham and The Entrance State Liberal MP Chris Spence were guests at the official opening.

“We had various state government grants and the council which built the original shed really helped out with the necessary approvals,” Mr Ihlein said.

“Our treasurer Peter Whitehead was the driving force in getting the work done in council applications, finding contractors and overseeing construction which was no mean feat.”

Mr Spence said men’s sheds were fantastic.

Reproduced from Advocate Wyong Written by Denice Barnes
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Samaritans at Kincumber

Ross Murphy , Stephen Gray , Hector Borg
 with Jim Newhouse from Kincumber Men's Shed

FOR the members of Kincumber Men’s Shed there is no greater feeling than giving back to the community.

The ever-growing group of handy men are in fact so dedicated to doing their bit for others, they have opened the doors of the popular men’s shed to community groups, with the Samaritans regularly bringing along residents.

“The shed is open to members four days a week, but every Thursday for the past two years we have been opening it up to community groups and charities,” Kincumber Men’s Shed member Jim Newhouse said.

“The Samaritans participants come to the shed twice a month and they give us a hand with projects, like putting flat packs together and making tool boxes and little stools.”

Mr Newhouse said that while members get a kick out of teaching new skills, it’s also the perfect way for them to give something back.

“So far we only have two come along twice a month, but we would be happy to have more,” he said.

On Tuesday members held a special barbecue lunch for Samaritans participants who showcased a mural they made.

* Inquires 4369 7222.

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Ross Murphy , Stephen Gray , Hector Borg with Jim Newhouse from Kincumber Men's Shed

Kincumber 5th Birthday

THE first of many men’s sheds on the Central Coast began at Kincumber in 2006 and it is now celebrating five years of operation.

A small group of enthusiastic men gave their time and, in some cases, money so the Kincumber Men’s Shed could start operating.

These included Peter Jessop, Wally Morison, Joe Horner, Mike Clarke and Alan Sparks. Current vice president Bert Ward said it was a matter of gathering equipment from people who no longer used it.

“In recent years, companies and organisations such as the Davistown RSL, Kincumber Mitre 10, Bunnings Hardware and others have made generous donations of equipment and funds,” he said.
“Without their support, the shed could not purchase the material for toys and items for disabled or physically impaired groups.


“The shed has a number of people who attend in wheelchairs and on crutches and needs funding for facilities.”

Shed programs include the production of toys for organisations that help children. The men also make repairs at schools, hospitals, retirement villages and homes for the disabled.

Men's Groups on central coast

Current men's groups on the Central Coast....
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please contact convener of group
for current times and access
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• Northlakes Men's Group at San Remo Neighbourhood Centre (Ron Borg 0414 271 415)
• Salvation Army Men's Group at Woodport (Stan Evans 0438 939 929)
• Terrigal Men's Group (Peter Crown crownpeter@ozemail.com.au)
• Blokes Group at Peninsula Men's Shed (Eric Valters 0401 506 402)
• Louise House Men's Group (Jim Swanson 0412 974 410)
• Aboriginal Men's Group (Kevin Duncan kevin.duncan@bigpond.com)
• Bateau Bay Men's Group ADSSI/ADHC (Colleen Cooper 4334 2633)
• Wyoming Community Centre (Kathy Sokk 0414 728 109)
• Prostate Cancer Support Group - Terrigal (George Collie 4393 2113)
• Prostate Cancer Support Group -San Remo (George Collie 4393 2113) proposed
• Men's play group at Chertsey SACC (Nada Potter 0438 237 158)
• COPE program Springfield (Darren Maxwell 0413 196 907)

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chameleon companions

This group operates across the Central Coast providing accompanied transport for senior and people with mild disabilities. Give them a call so see if the service suits your needs or that of a neighbour or family member.

Umina Mens Shed in the News

shed roundup feb 2012

• kincumber

First management meeting on new Kincumber Men's Sheds Inc on 24th jan set out roles and duties. Toolbox chaired by bert ratified some changes- Floorwalker now Duty Officer 5th birthday coming up in February Improved quoting to cover costs  Want to install dust extraction ($120k).

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quotes and pricelists  beware

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• peninsula

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• gosford

Bicycle refurbishments going well. Now stored at council awaiting council legal resolution on project. Some bikes distributed according to need, down to last 150.  Rejects are sent for scrap metal dealer who has donated a pipe bender to the Shed.

• the entrance

Formal opening for extension 24 Feb at 2-4pm. Extension is still awaiting final council inspection. Sunday just gone bunning bbq made $1200k on day. Acquittals on funding community builders $20k AAS acquited. Held first wednesday opening at shed. Roster in place. Four men attended. Bunnings - community liason Maree  - donating to alison homestead. Bunnings have pallets & minimally fibreboard available.

• san remo

Finished the Foster Kids Day Trial with Wesley Dalmar. Andrew Bootes and Kevin attended the last Saturday afternoon where presentation were made to kids and carers. The San Remo Shed was also awarded a certificate of appreciation.

• wyong

Development Application approved by Wyong Shire Council. seeking quotes for cut and fill, retaining and laying of slab.

• alison homestead

Briefing last weekend for volunteers by Chariman and Mayor. Building of new centre on the site. Temporary office at the Old Dairy. Grant funding for $11k for the new shed. Immediate need someshere for the shedders to have cuppa.

• swansea

Machinery Workshop Building - The Development Application (DA) submitted to council but opposed by Crown Lands

Meeting today between Council and Lands Department to disvcuss progress and further action. Swansea Mens Shed (SMS) have "stepped back" at this stage to allow council / Land Department agreement. Local State Member is aware of situation and has indicated funds may be available to construct building once this situation is resolved.

Bunnings BBQ helds 14 January 2012 successful with 20 members and some partners turning up furing the day. Shed has booked for tow more dates for later on in the year.

Boat Cruise on lake Macquarie booked for 14 Feb with approx 60 names @ $43 each includes morning tea and lunch. Open to all shedders and their guests.

Proposed Garage Sale booked on site for 25 Feb 2012.

Awarded Lake Macquarie City Council Community Group of the year 2011. Ten members attended the award ceremony.

New members turning up each week, membership is 70 plus with 35 attending each Tuesday and Thursday.

Currently working with Haemochromatosis Australia to organise a seminar to pulicise the condition in late August.

Comment: Two of the men in the group had this disease

in their family, highlighting the need for awareness.

MScci Dates for 2012

Men's Shed Central Coast Inc Committee meets on the first wednesday of each month between 3 and 5 pm.

Pull out your calendars for 2012

and mark the following dates:-

1 February

7 March

4 April

2 May

6 June

4 July

1 August

5 September

3 October (Annual General Meeting)

7 November

5 December (Social Gathering)

Meetings are generally held in the conference room at Tuggearh Lakes Community Centre but are occassionally held at host sheds. Notice will be given of any venue change.

Variation to the location date and times

will be advised as soon as possible.