In 1996 a small group of men obtained Council permission to use as a workshop an existing dilapidated 25 sq meters gardeners shed which was behind the Rosebud Community House. At the official opening in 1997, after repairs and an extension the workshop had been extended to 48 sq metres.
In 2002 the demand for more space meant the workshop had to be increased to 250 sq metres. Now in 2019 the new Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula workshop will be increased to 348 sq metres.
Before the construction of the Rosebud Swimming Pool can commence the Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula (WoSP) workshop needs to be moved from outside the council offices to its new premises at the Vern Wright Reserve in Capel Sound.
Currently the slab to the workshop has been poured, the storm water has been added & the pest controller has treated the slab for termite prevention.
It is anticipated the WoSP will relocate to the new workshop by the end of May. Refer to wosp.com.au
The WOSP Toy Handover is on the 8th December this year so that it does not clash with the motor bike enthusiast toy handover which takes place on the first Saturday in December.
Once again the club toy makers led by John Parrent have done a wonderful job this year to ensure there are sufficient toys for “Food for All”, “Rosebud Salvation Army” & “Westernport Charities” to distribute to children at Christmas.
Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula will have a stall at St Mark’s Dromana Easter Fair Easter Saturday – 31st March from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
The fair will be held in the Church Carpark, O’Donohue St Dromana, VIC 3936.
Club members will provide a range of items for sale including pens, bowls & jewelry boxes.
The first general meeting for the year will be on 14th March. Free sausages are available at 12.30pm.The meeting will start at 1pm and be followed by a speaker from “Screw-It”, Rob Low. Refer screwit.com.au
Rob will discuss the Robinson screw head from Canada that is proving to be better than the Phillips head. It is amazing how many screw types are obtainable. Discounts will be offered on the day.
The Open Day presenters were tireless in answering questions and demonstrating their skills.
One of the highlights of the Open Day was the presentation of a $500 donation by Brian Leslie and Lorraine Watt, president & treasurer of the Peninsula Old Time Ceilidh Dance Group. When Lorraine & Brian heard WOSP has to move to new premises to make way for the new pool they decided to run a function to raise money to help with moving costs. In thanking Brian & Lorraine, John Bayliss, WOSP President, added “I am proud of the club and all its members as they do a fantastic job in contributing to the values of the community”.
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A zebra shaped chiropractors table for children & a rocking Harley motor bike have been made at the Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula WOSP.
The club is holding an Open Day at 11am on Sat 3rd Feb in its workshop 1
09 Boneo Road Rosebud South,
Come along and see for yourself
Free demonstrations, sausages, drinks & entry
Intarsia is a woodworking technique that uses varied shapes, sizes, and species of wood fitted together to create a mosaic-like picture with an illusion of depth.
The pictures are examples of Intarsia made at the Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula (WOSP) workshop.
If you would like to learn the techniques with a group of friendly wood workers then find out more at the WOSP Open Day on Saturday 3rd February, 11.00am-3.00pm. Families welcome.
