This is a the resting place of the 1930 PMG phone box restored by Kevin, Geoff, Doug Garry, have I forgotten anyone? Such a great job, and now retired to Storm’s backyard. Well done everyone. Rumor has it that calls will be coming in from every museum in the district. Just give them Kev’s number.… Continue reading New Year 2021 Newsletter
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October newsletter
A sad note John Banks has retired from the garden. Here he is handing over his ceremonial tomato stake. We need another gardener, volunteers ? There was a bit of an issue at the Shed this month. The blank space in the workshop indicated a story. No one reported the alarms going off, no sign… Continue reading October newsletter
What’s Happenning At the Shed This Month
Report by John Witheriff Colin and Geoff and Mac have nearly completed the nesting boxes for the Shire to install for homeless Fauna. I did notice that here is a double bed under repair on the next bench, beefing up the springs. Someone must have got over excited by the nesting boxes. Meanwhile Graham’s mower… Continue reading What’s Happenning At the Shed This Month
August at the Shed
Report by John Witheriff Graham’s mower has been at the Shed for so long we hope he can remember how it was dismantled. We think Philip is indicating he can’t find a pulse and that the training on the De-Fib may very well come in handy. Meanwhile in the leadlight room, John is reflecting on… Continue reading August at the Shed
AGM
Last Wednesday was the date set for Mudgee Mens Shed (MMS) AGM. Members still attended their respective projects in the morning, which was followed by morning tea and the usual fellowship at the dining table. As lunch time approached, Jim Reed, the Shed secretary, was busy cooking a surprised BBQ for everyone. Everyone enjoyed their… Continue reading AGM
John (Nicho) Nichols
“It must be tea time, Nicho is headed for the Tea Room”, was a familiar cry at the Men’s Shed until Monday last week when he passed away, after a short period of illness. A much loved gravel voiced, cheerful grump is one description of Nicho. A good friend, good mate, likeable, practical joker (according… Continue reading John (Nicho) Nichols
Farewell Lyndon
Lyndon Field 10/07/1950 – 15/06/2015 Lyndon inspects a sick rotovator while the late Barry Orth looks on. Good, conciliatory, gentle and wise. If any of us can be called that when our hour is up, then we have truly lived a worthy life. Lyndon was such a man. 1950 was a good year for Penfold’s… Continue reading Farewell Lyndon
Road Rules
When the Men saw the bright coloured Chrysler cruiser pull into the car park and noted it was the Highway Patrol, some were glad they left their trailers at home. Sergeant Matt Adam, in charge of the six patrol cars based in Mudgee, came along to give the Men of the Shed a refresher on… Continue reading Road Rules
Defibrillator Training
Defibrillator Training Session You should have been there, if you weren't you missed out on a great afternoon. You could call it a near death experience, because that's what it will be if we don't follow Karl's advice on using the Shed's defibrillator. Karl Fletcher gave a pretty inspiring talk on heart attacks (Cardio something… Continue reading Defibrillator Training
A Trailer by Committee
How many Men’s Shed members are required to build a trailer? Quite a few more than John Porch expected. In February 2018, John began building a trailer at the Mudgee Men’s Shed to convey his vintage Farmall tractor to machinery exhibitions around rural NSW. His vision was clear. He wanted a robust dual axle… Continue reading A Trailer by Committee
