In 2016 the newsletter editor will be looking to members for their thoughts as to what should be in the newsletter. Already requested is where members find valuein purchasing their supplies. These tips will be sprinkled through the newsletter as they become available. So if you have jokes, poems, stories to tell or someone you would like to know more about then please let the editor know through the email section of the “Contact Us” screen of the website.
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Tuesday Mornings in 2016
After 6 years as the Tuesday morning session leader Len Williams has retired and will be sorely missed. To show you how great a job he performed he will be replaced by 3 men, Gordon Waddingham, Brian Jones & Dennis Conner, who will alternate depending on availability.
WOSP a Hit at Bunnings
WOSP A Hit at Bunnings
“Bunnings Rosebud & our community are so lucky to have you” said Alyce Fogarty, Bunnings Activities Officer, after seeing our Santa give away the remainder of articles made by the Toys Group.
It started out as just another fun day selling sausages at Bunnings. Then John Bayliss, Dennis Conner & a few others arrived with tables & toys. After the display was set up many people approached them asking “how much?’. They were both surprised & disappointed when told they were not for sale but were to be given away at midday by Santa.
At midday Santa with his elves, Jose & Bert, arrived. It was rewarding to see the surprise of both parents & children as they realised Santa was GIVING them a gift. One little girl with a dummy in her mouth demonstrated the joy & simplicity of Christmas when she latched onto a pram pushing & pulling until it was free of the other toys.
A couple of parents were so surprised by the generosity of Santa they made a donation to the club.
Another lady made a similar donation after watching the fun & enjoyment provided by Santa & his elves. She did not have any children but encouraged club members to continue what they were doing because “it is something you can be proud of”, she said.
It was fortunate that there were not many children at Bunnings that day as it would have been sad to have to turn children away empty handed. As it was the last child received his present as the crowd dissipated. Santa was able to leave without fuss leaving the remaining club members to continue cooking & selling sausages.
Chris’s Ukulele
It is always interesting attending different sessions during the week. Besides meeting new people, you get to see what they are making. So after dropping in at a Thursday evening session I met Chris Dovey who showed me the ukulele he was making. It looks fantastic. “I was a cabinet maker by trade”, says Chris, “so I am tired of making boxes and I cannot use the lathe so I thought this would be the next best challenge”.
Yes. He plans on making more in the future but “don’t ask me to sing” says Chris
Remembrance Day at 11am
Those attending the morning session at the workshop had a minutes moving silence at the grove of trees out front of the council offices where a commemorative Rock has a plaque in memory of the first world war.
Point Nepean Heritage Shed Restoration
The shire has asked the Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula to provide the labour in restoring the heritage listed shed on Point Nepean.
Currently the committee is looking into Shire expectations regarding completion date, availability of access, building materials, etc.
Stay tuned for further updates.
Jimmy Possum
“Jimmy Possum” Article by Rob Oram
The original maker of these chairs “Jimmy Possum” worked in the Deloraine area of Tasmania between 1895 & 1930.
Originally the “Jimmy Possum” style chair was made from recycled Australian hardwood.
His chairs usually had high backs with a singular rectangular slab seat. The legs were tapered and passed through the seat to support the armrests, into which they were through jointed and wedged. Manufacture involved minimal processing of materials and very simple tools. The legs and back spindles were shaped with a knife, spoke shave or a drawknife. The original chairs sold for two shillings and sixpence in their day.
My next project is a pair of “Jimmy Possum” single chairs – one for grandma and one for grandpa.
I would like to thank David & James Boykett for their help in researching this project.