Hi members. A reminder that we have a sausage sizzle on Thursday 12th February at 12:00 noon at the shed. Cheers, Roy
February 12th Sausage Sizzle
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Western Australian State Government Grant
The Shed has received a $5000 grant from the Western Australian State Government following the 2025 elections. This has enabled us to replace our old wood lathe, update one of our drill presses to a variable speed version, and to purchase a new battery operated orbital sander. Our thanks to John Carey and Frank Paolino for their ongoing support of our shed.
Christmas Closure
Hi members,
A reminder the shed will be closed with the last day at the shed before our Christmas closure will be Saturday 20th reopening on the 6th January 2026. On behalf on the committee, I would like to wish all members a Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.
Roy Haagman
Christmas Lunch
Hi members,
You are invited to attend our Christmas lunch at the shed on Saturday the 13th of December at 12 noon.
Please RSVP by the 1st of December by clicking on the link. LINK I look forward to seeing you all at lunch. We are eagerly looking forward to celebrating with you all! Please make sure to RSVP as soon as possible so we can finalise the arrangements.
Our festive menu will feature delicious ham, turkey, a variety of fresh salads, rolls, and for dessert, we’ll have Christmas pudding, custard, and ice cream. Orange juice will be provided to quench your thirst, and if you wish to enjoy some alcoholic beverages, please remember to bring your own, and don’t forget to let us know your dietary request.
Cheers, Roy
Grill’d Donation Initiative
Hi members,
I want to share some exciting news: we have a jar at Grill’d Leederville once again! For those who may not be familiar, Grill’d has a fantastic initiative where every time you dine there, you receive bottle caps to place in one of three jars, and we are lucky enough to have one of those jars.
At the end of the month, the jar with the most caps will receive a generous donation of $500.00 from Grill’d. This is a wonderful opportunity for us, as the money will be incredibly useful when we concrete the floor between the containers.
So, the next time you’re craving a delicious burger, head over to Grill’d Leederville, enjoy your meal, and don’t forget to drop your caps in our jar. Every cap counts and brings us one step closer to our goal.
Thank you for your support and participation!
Cheers, Roy
Cyber Security
Hi Members
As I’m sure you are aware cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, and it is easy to get caught out.
The Commonwealth Bank will come in on Thursday at 10.30 to talk to us about new threats and reinforce what they have told us previously on how to avoid being caught out.
It is extremely important that we stay abreast with all the knowledge we can get so as not to be caught up in a scam and loose thousands of dollars.
Look forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Roy
Shed Procedures
Hi members
To reiterate a few shed rules all sanding with the orbital sanders must be done outside the shed.
The handheld router must also only be used outside the shed.
Please continue to clean up after yourselves and do not use the blower to clean the shed floor.
The reason for this is to keep the dust level in the shed as low as possible.
The roof will be installed over the containers on Friday and in the next week or two a permanent power point will also be installed.
We are also planning to close in the back and improve the working area between the containers.
Inductions are now available for the new drill press and wood lathe. Please see Dave or Pete.
With the new tag on system on the saw stops it is important for you to ensure when you are finished to switch the saw off at both switches, the power switch and the tag on switch.
If you don’t switch off the tag on switch you won’t be logged off and if someone else comes and uses the saw and triggers the brake you will be responsible for a new brake and blade as
according to the computer you were the one logged on.
So please make sure you tag off when finished with the saw.
Cheers Roy
Course for the New Lathe
We would like to arrange a course on the new lathe. The person to give the course will be from the Joy of Wood. If you are interested in doing this 3-hour course, please let me know so I can plan and arrange it. The cost will be $30.00 per member with the shed subsidising the balance. Cheers Roy.
Christmas Lunch 13th December 2025
Hi Members. Please save this date for the Vincent Community Shed Lunch. It will be held from 12 noon.