Bairnsdale Men’s Shed in Bairnsdale, Victoria | Community organisation

Bairnsdale Men’s Shed

Locality: Bairnsdale, Victoria

Phone: +61 407 361 222

Address: 25 Dalmahoy St. 3875 Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia

Website: https://thehubbairnsdale.org.au/current-users

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25.01.2022 Todays crew thinking about what projects to get stuck into

24.01.2022 Many thanks to the East Gippsland Shire & RACV for their assistance in purchasing a metal milling machine & a new thicknesser

23.01.2022 A variety of activities today

23.01.2022 Cleaned & refurbished a canoe for the kinder kids to play on.

23.01.2022 Mens shed produced some kitchen & workshop gear for the kindergarten

22.01.2022 The shed has closed until further notice due to stage 3 Stay at Home directions. Stay connected via email etc.

22.01.2022 The shed has closed until further notice due to stage 3 'Stay at Home' directions. Stay connected via email etc.

20.01.2022 Plenty of activity building bird & mammal nesting boxes for bushfire recovery.

19.01.2022 Trophy shield extension for the Tennis club

19.01.2022 Representatives of the Raymond Island Landcare Group Inc collected some parrot & micro bat nesting boxes today. Raymond Island has had an influx of these species that have relocated from burnt bush around Clifton Creek & Sarsfield. Pictured are Pam Williams-Wright & her husband Rob from RILG, with BMS members John Stewart, Robert Maddern & Reg Thompson.

18.01.2022 Members enjoyed a visit to Maffra Mens Shed, Maffra Car Museum & lunch at Maffra Sports Club; lots of learning & discussion. Thanks to hosts, Peter Quennell & Peter Carr.

18.01.2022 Another productive week of companionship & progress with the Koala transport boxes for DELWP.

16.01.2022 Another successful project delivered. After seeing our post on nesting boxes Buchan Primary School asked for some bird feeders, Barry Spaulding & Bill Cotton got on the job and yesterday President John Stewart delivered them to Grades 5 & 6.

15.01.2022 Howards home project in progress replacement letter box that can handle A4 magazines, door timber for the back opening in the clamps for glue to dry.

14.01.2022 The Bairnsdale Hub will be suspending normal operations as of midday Tuesday 24th March. This will mean that shedders cannot access the toilet block on site. President John & I have decided that for social & mental health reasons that we will not fully close the shed yet, as the risk is still low with no confirmed cases in East Gippsland. Obviously we expect that members will follow the current health advice & not attend if they are feeling unwell or have returned from a sit...e in Australia or overseas that increases the risk until their 14 day isolation period has been served. We will also expect that as far as is practical we follow good hygiene & social distancing rules; limit the numbers in the shed & more particularly the brew room, to limit any chance of passing on infection. Some members have decided not to attend & the winter exodus has begun anyway! There is a good hand washing soap available & in addition to the bench & tables we will wipe down the door handles & tools where appropriate. We will monitor the situation on a daily basis & update as necessary. Currently we continue to work on completing the Wildlife Victoria order for Koala transport boxes which are needed urgently. If you wish to drop in and assist or work on your jobs given the above advice we are here for a cuppa & chat as usual until further notice. Cheers, Howard Williams Secretary, Bairnsdale Mens Shed Getting Blokes Back With Other Blokes See more

13.01.2022 Buchan PS ordered 6 bird feeders, Barry & Bill have made 2 hanging, 2 for attaching to trees & 2 mounted on poles.

13.01.2022 Here is the monster nesting box, made for a private order, hope a Barking Owl decides to take residence. Thanks to a proud Dave & Howard for working on this one.

13.01.2022 A small team returned to the pony club on Friday to complete installation of the tables & seats the Shed team constructed; great work Glenn Reggie, Clancy Edwards, John Stewart & Howard Williams. Meanwhile we left the two Steves & Peter Stray to continue working on the U3A tables & other projects.

12.01.2022 Peter working on upgrading the dust extraction system

09.01.2022 You never know what snippets of a 5 min conversation with a journalist will end up on screen as they say all publicity is good

09.01.2022 A surprise morning tea as thanks from Buchan Primary School for the bird feeders

09.01.2022 Steve with his occasional table

08.01.2022 Friday saw a team transport & begin installation of the picnic tables for the Riding For The Disabled group at the Pony Club grounds, we hope these will be more accessible for the participants. Thanks to Gippsland Treated Pine P/L for donating the material. .

07.01.2022 Re opening soon! Following the easing of covid19 restrictions the shed will reopen for members on Monday June 1st. We will follow the current hygiene & social distancing guidelines so will need to limit the numbers in the 'brew room' to 8 at any time.

06.01.2022 Friday roast dinner for lunch, well done to the cooks, Wags, Paul & Barry.

05.01.2022 Constructing some prototype bird & mammal nesting boxes for bushfire recovery

04.01.2022 Steve Waddell a representative of the East Gippsland Branch of the #SportingShootersAssociation collected a range of nesting boxes from President John Stewart to put in the burnt bush near their #Bruthen range on Rifle Range Rd. Great to see local community groups working to assist the recovery from the recent bushfires & benefiting from a generous $500 donation for our nesting boxes.

03.01.2022 Some of the team worked on relocating the playhouse at East Bairnsdale Community Hub on Friday, we will return to reposition footings & repair the floor next week. Thanks to the Hub for swapping the outdoor tables & stools they can be refurbished & put to good use elsewhere in the community.

02.01.2022 We delivered the first completed koala transport box to Wildlife Victoria officers at DELWP today, they were very pleased it exceeded their expectations! 19 more to finish the order. A few views around the shop today.

01.01.2022 Members made, delivered & installed a ramp for a resident

01.01.2022 One order of mixed nesting boxes, including one for a Kookaburra, nearly ready; just waiting for the monster one for a Barking Owl! Hope it rolls off the production line on Monday.