Wyong Men's Shed

 About The Wyong Men’s Shed

When built, the Wyong Men’s Shed will be a place for blokes to hang out, build stuff, learn how to use tools, show other blokes how to use tools, have a coffee (we expect the coffee machine to be the most used tool in the shed) and be mates.

As well as a place to hang out using tools as an excuse, some of the blokes will take advantage of programs about all sorts of things, including men’s health, computers, and general information programs that lots of average blokes have an interest in.

 The DA Process

This is now our one and only focus. Our Grant is dependent on the approval of the DA, and there is a deadline. Everything hinges on our DA being approved – and for that reason, for the short term, all other smaller projects have been parked for a couple of weeks. The DA had to be re-submitted to Council on 11th of August – the advertising period ends Friday 2^nd of September, and we talk again with Council on Monday 5^th of September and we can probably expect approval mid September.

The Funding Process

Our contract for the funding has been decided on, and we have two specific milestones to work towards.  1) part of the funds delivered on the approval of the DA and 2) completion of the slab (ready to build).  And there is an expectation from the funding body that the building be complete by 31^st of December.

 Construction Update

We’ve had lots of conversations around the actual construction… do we have a suspended floor or a cut & fill slab? Do we build north/south or east/west? Do we have a loft or no loft? Etc, etc, etc…

We have some quotes in as well (which has been great to give us an idea of what we’re looking at). And it’s been great that some of our shedders are very enthusiastic about talking to builders.

When we come back to our next meeting, we’ll get very organised about which builders have been approached, which builders should be approached, and what design options will be ideal. This won’t be a very long process once properly organised, and will commence as soon as we have a confirmation of DA approval.

 Fitting Out Our Shed

We’ve had some great offers for stuff for our shed, but we need to wait till we actually have a shed to put it all in. In the meantime, if you know someone that has blokes gear that needs a good home, please let us know.

Our Web Site

Our web site is under construction – but you can watch it’s progress at www.wyongmensshed.com.au

Our Forum

We have opened a forum at www.ourSHEDforum.com.au  (look for Wyong Men’s Shed on the front page) so that we can have open communication about ideas as they happen.  The highlights of this forum will be listed here in the newsletter, and will be discussed at our meetings when they recommence.

Meetings

We are about to announce a number of upcoming meetings – and will be displayed on the forum, and everyone on our contact list will be notified.  If you are not on our contact list, and want to be, contact Michael on 0412 667 426

Our Logo

By the way… did you notice our logo? Google “men’s sheds” all you like, and you won’t find a logo as good as ours… and we have Nick from The Bean Farm Studio to thank for that!!!

Committee meeting at Swansea

Reminder Next Committee Meeting for Men's Sheds Central Coast 

Time: 2:00 PM   Wednesday

Date: 7 September 201

Place: Swansea Men's Shed

Address: 74 Pacific Hwy 

           Blacksmiths NSW

Location: Cnr Little Pelican Rd & Pacific Hwy

Agenda and relevant documents will be sent shortly.

Meetings are held regularly on 

1st Wednesday of the month

at various member sheds of the

Men's Sheds Central Coast.

Learning Communities Strategy

Wyong Shire Council held a World Cafe Forum on for discussion and consultation on their Learning Communities Strategy.

The forum was welcomed with an addresss by Julie Vaughan, Manager Community and Cultural Development. This was followed by an overview presentation on the Wyong Shire Learning Communities Strategy by Belinda McRobie.

Participants were then encouraged to join discussion tables for half hour discussions on a range of topis referencing the Learning Communities Strategy.

Mens Sheds were listed up on the table for finding new and innovative ways of learning. Discussion were wide ranging and included the role of transport, the National Broadband Network, libraries and better networking and promotion.

New First Aiders

Men's Sheds on the Central Coast now have a new crew of fully trained Senior First Aiders.

Members of sheds across the Central Coast turned up at the East Gosford Progress Hall having read their First Aid books and proceed through the intensive training and practical application of first aid techniques.

Gosford, Peninsula, San Remo, Manno, Bateau Bay, Kincumber, Terrigal and Alison Homestead all were all keen to have a skilled First Aid trained members of their shed to deal with any emergencies during operation.

Our thanks to Julie Rigg from EMT Parasol for presenting and entertaining and informative course, that will make each shed safer for those attending.

Congratulations to the particiapants in the course who all passed with flying colours !!

The Entrance Men's Shed Inc held its AGM at the Shed today. All positions were filled and Bob Ihlein was welcomed back as the new President.

Peter Whitehead was awarded Life Membership for his services as Treasurer and for his efforts in progressing the new extension that is now near completion.

Congratulations to all the new commitee!!

for the full story and all the committee members click here.

Pit Stop

Shedders

If you have the opportunity on 11 September come visit Dads Day Out and try the new Pit Stop set up by the Central Coast Division of General Practice.

Mens Health at its most direct.!!

Bateay Bay Mens Shed AGM

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Bateau Bay Men’s Shed Inc

Notice of AGM

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Bateau Bay Men’s Shed Inc will be held at the Shed on Thursday 22 September 2011 at 10am. All financial members are welcome to attend.