Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Carers Touring Sheds

Hunter Carers were treated to a tour of the Men's Sheds on the Central Coast today. The Samaritans Older Parent Carers Program visited ....

Swansea Men's Shed
San Remo Men's Shed
Bateau Bay Men's Shed
Alison Homestead

The men on the tour enjoyed an early start at Swansea and an enjoyable bar-b-que lunch at the Bateau Bay Men's Shed. Finishing up at the Alison Homestead the group enjoyed the tour with Roman and Greg of the Old Shed and New Shed along with a visit to the Wyong Milk Factory.

Many thanks to all those involved in the excursion.
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Central Coast Carers will be travelling North next Tuesday.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

STRONGER EVERY DAY

The National Men's Health Gatheing is building momentum. Registrations continue to come in every day and 2013 looks to have record numbers. Remember early bird registrations close on the 23rd August.

The program has been expanded from previous Gatherings with the inclusion of the 'Working with Women in Men’s Health' forum on the Tuesday. For cultural and gender reasons, women are not allowed to participate in the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Male Health Convention, with the exception of the opening plenary session. This is why the alternative program has been provided for those who have registered for the whole Gathering.

The exhibition area is open to the public from Friday lunch time which is a great way for exhibitors and sponsors to promote their businessesk. There will also be a free showing of the film 'Rites of Passage' in the Auditoium.

Many networking functions have been included in the registration price this year including special appearances from Troy Cassar-Daley, Peter FitzSimons and some interesting developments surrounding the AMHF Awards Gala Dinner yet to be announced.

If you haven't already submitted for the AMHF awards we encourage you to through the official website www.workingwithmen.org.au

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are still available for organisations wishing to be involved in the world's premier conference in men and family health – the 2013 National Men’s Health Gathering, Brisbane.

For more information on the National Men's Health Gathering, Brisbane 22 - 25 October please visitwww.workingwithmen.org.au

Friday, July 26, 2013

Grants Open 19 August - Wyong Shire Council

GRANTS

New – Wyong Shire Council

Wyong Shire Council Community Grants open 19^th August 2013 and Close 5pm 20^th September 2013. Wyong Shire Council will no longer be accepting paper applications and need to be applied for online.

For more information please call 4350 5383 or email: Kay.Matthews@wyong.nsw.gov.au

Thursday, July 25, 2013

TOFS on The Great North Walk

Thursday, 1^st August – Great North walk (part) (Trip 119)

TOFS begin the first part of Australia’s famous Great North Walk by ferry from Circular Quay to

Woolwich wharf, then (cheat a bit) by a bus up to Hunters Hill, then a short walk to Boronia

Park where we drop down to the Lane Cove River. The walk meanders through Buffalo

Reserve & wanders to & fro never far from the banks of the river, sometimes leading us high

above it & then dropping down to the waterside. There will be plenty of rest stops & we should

take about 2 hours to reach the end – North Ryde RSL for lunch.

Difficulty – some rough patches – a reasonable level of fitness will make it well worthwhile.

Bookings to tofsko.john70@gmail.com

Touring Old Farts Inc. (known as TOFS)

https://sites.google.com/site/touringoldfartsinc/

an organisation for retired & semi-retired men.

Gosford Shed Sports Challenge Wednesday 31st July 2013

GOSFORD SHED SPORTS CHALLENGE WEDNESDAY 31st JULY 2013

Gosford Men's Shed at Gosford Men's Shed - 2 days ago

THE MEN AT GOSFORD SHED HAVE CHALLENGED THE UMINA SHED TO A SNOOKER AND DARTS TOURNAMENT. WHEN: WEDNESDAY 31st JULY 2013 AT 11.00AM WHERE: GOSFORD RSL CLUB. SPECTATORS ARE INVITED TO COME ALONG AND SUPPORT YOUR TEAMS. AS THIS IS A VERY UPMARKET EVENT OF GIGANTIC PROPORTIONS REFRESHMENTS ARE TO BE AT YOUR OWN COST. THE PRIZE FOR THE WINNING TEAM WILL BE THE INAUGURAL GOSFORD COMMUNITY MENS SHED TROPHY, SHOWN BELOW IN THE HANDS OF MORRIE PHILLIPS. SEE YOU ON THE DAY. JOHN WELLAND

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Access Training - 6 August

Book NOW .... Limited places

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Trivia Night at Shelley Beach

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Little Helper Tower

A Mums request for us to make a stand that would allow her young child to reach the bench saw the men put their heads together and come up with an adjustable tower/box into which a child could climb with safety. Here the youngster has moved from the kitchen (where mum was hoping she would help) and into the workshop to help dad. It helps to warm a Shedders heart.

Original story from Bateau Bay Men's Shed Blog

Thursday, July 11, 2013

TEMS AGM

The Entrance Men's Shed Inc held its AGM today, 11 July 2013.

New Committee positions as follows:

President Bruce Crouch. 0418660714,

Vice President John Burgess,

Secretary Bob Ihlein 0417655646,

Treasurer Ian Warburton,

Committee Graeme Priest,

Committee Rob Eschbank and

Committee Terry Anderson.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Falls Prevention at MScci Committee

Helen Kale will address the Men’s Sheds Central Coast committee meeting on Wednesday 7^th August. This committee consists of representatives from the Men’s Sheds on the Central Coast who meet together on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss matters of mutual interest.

Date: Wednesday 7^th August 2013

Time: 3:00pm

Organisation: Men’s Sheds Central Coast Incorporated

Address: Committee Meeting held at the Bateau Bay Men’s Shed

1 Bay Village Rd.

Bateau Bay

(In the grounds of the Tuggerah Lakes Community Centre)

Contacts: 0413 244 484 (Kim Hopkins)

0458 696 571 (John Walker)

Subject: How a positive and practical approach to minimising the risk of falls can assist in improving the quality of life of men who are growing older particularly shed members. To give the shed leaders present at the meeting an understanding of how you would present this information to the members of a particular shed when they request a talk from you.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Directors and Officers Insurance

Working with Kim at JUA underwriting to renew the Directors and Officers Insurance cover. MScci have confirmed intention to reinsure and currently awaiting final Tax invoice.

Sheds are pleased to know there is no increase in premium this year.

ABC radio story prompts donation to Alison Homestead Mens Shed

Alison Homestead Men's Shed has received a very generous donation of equipment from a local community member. Hearing the Scott Levi ABC Regional Radio Outside Broadcast from Alison Homestead duing Men's Health week has promoted a local community member to donate equipment in his care to the Men's Shed. He felt it would be well used at the shed and contribute to the development of the Mens Shed and wellbeing of men in the local area.

The equipment has been used until recently in the construction of high quality furniture. The range of equipment includes a band saw, a large table saw, planer and dust extraction equipment. Many thanks to the donor, congratulations to the Alison Homestead Men's Shed and a thank you to Scott Levi for the support on-air.

Now the shedders are having the equpiment tested and tagged. Then they have the challenge of learing how to use the equpment, how to set up the shed for practical function. Just as well they had the power connected to the shed last week !!

HMS Victory and HMS Endeavour Models rebuilt at Gosford

Keith Elder from Gosford Men's Shed

has restored models of

HMS Victory and HMS Endeavour

after they were rescued

from the fire damaged historic

Alison Homestead at Wyong.

An excellent cooperation between

Men's Sheds on the Central Coast.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Shed Roundup July 2013

Shed Round Up
Gosford Mens Shed	· ABC radio broadcast with Scott Levi · $80k required for new shed · Quote of $104 for new shed · Seeking $30 k for fitout · Ongoing parking issues with parking now that the restaurant is operating full time
The Entrance Mens Shed	· AGM 12 June 2013 · Hearing Tests on Monday · Bunnings BBQ on Friday · Detash Market BBQ 20^th
Bateau Bay Mens Shed	· J Sharples in Tasmania
San Remo Mens Shed	· AGM 22 July 2013
Wyong Mens Shed	· Men on Fire event for Mens Health Week · Pioneer Place negotiations proceeding · Bunning BBQ raised over $1000 for the shed fund
Swansea Mens Shed	· Involved in the Samaritans Older Parent Carer Progam
Alison Homestead Mens shed	· ABC outside broadcast from Homestead office · Homestead to be rebuilt · Assisted at the Men-on-Fire event
Manno Mens Shed	· AGM Wednesdsay 17 Ju2013 · Meetings every third Wednesday · DA approved by Wyong Shire Council · Looking for grant funding
Terrigal	· Shed has been running for 4 years · AGM next Thursday · New constitution · 48-50 current members · Fridays are dedicated member working days · Purchased more dust extraction · Upgrading Machines · New drill with slider gear change · 2 x bench drills for to give away · 1 x table saw for sale $650 · Table of knowledge for working with disabilities · A buddy team of dementia and PTSD volunteer working well

AGM season

Central Coast Mens Sheds are holding their Annual General Meetings over this month....

11 July 2013   Terrigal Men's Shed AGM
12 June 2013   The Entrance Men's Shed Inc. AGM
17 July 2013    Manno Men's Shed Inc. AGM
22 July 2013   San Remo Men's Shed Inc. AGM

Detash Day - The Entrance Mens Shed

The Entrance Mens Shed holding a Bar-B-Que for the

Detash Day in the grounds of The Entrance Community Centre.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Jane Darby - Sing Australia at MScci

Jane Darby, Sing Australia presenting to Mens Sheds

Jane Darby of Sing Australia addressed the Mens Sheds Central Coast Inc. July Committee meeting and provided an excellent background on the Sing Australia organisation.

This group is a community group essentially set up to let people sing for fun.

The group choir, led by Jane have Sung-Out at various Mens Sheds events providing a fun, lively addition to the program.