Doug, Gary, Kevin and Jim have completed a commendable job in presenting the two picnic tables in the front yard of St John's Church. It is pleasing to see the quality of work that can be attributed to the Men of the Shed. Graham signs were spelt correctly. Great job lads. The twisting and scrolling… Continue reading April newsletter
Its only Easter and the Elves are busy making and repairing toys for the Mudgee Pre-school. Geoff, Kevin, Wombat Eadie and Mick have been champing at the bit for more toys to work on. See what I can do lads, there is a big one coming up. Neil is trying out the new Plasma cutter… Continue reading March Newsletter
Arnie's getting back his muscle tone, Chris does all he can to hold the wall from pulling in on JB. Yes, its Banksie in the Gym, can't get enough of it. We have a good roll up, especially on Friday's, and I can see the difference its making in tone and mobility. We had another… Continue reading February Newsletter
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
