Category Archives: Community Project

Club Activity, Community Project, General Membership, Woodworking Workshop

Relocation Status

A lot has been done to date but still a lot has to be done before sessions commence. Many thanks to the volunteers who have provided assistance in making things happen.

In general, a new kitchen has been installed into the meeting room. Yesterday the machinery & container has been moved. Tomorrow it is planned to have the machinery connected to the dust extraction system.

Some but not all things needing to be completed

  • the container has to be emptied.
  • Some of the machinery has to be bolted to the floor.
  • Safety dividers have to be made to separate the lathes.
  • Places need to be found to store hand & power tools
Club Activity, Community Project, General Membership

betty preston ~ honary member

Betty Receiving her Honary Membership

At the WoSP “Workshop Wake” John Bayliss presented Betty Present a Honary Membership to the club for her past work in the development of the club to what it is today.

In the early 00’s Betty was a key figure in raising funds & planning the workshop which was officially opened in 2002.

Then Betty started work promoting a swimming pool for the area. As the site chosen for the pool involved the space used by the WoSP workshop meant WoSP needed a new workshop.

After a lot of planning & patience WoSP has a new home at the Vern Wright Reserve, Capel Sound

WoSP Vern Wright Reserve
Club Activity, Community Project, General Membership, Woodworking Workshop, WOSP News

New wosp Clubhouse

Members, partners & Cr. Celi viewing the workshop for the first time

On the 13th July WoSP members celebrated relocating to a new workshop at the Vern Wright Reserve, Capel Sound. For 22 years the WoSP workshop was at Besgrove St., West Rosebud. Once the Council decided on the location of the swimming pool, it was inevitable WoSP would require a new home.

Two time presidents Graham Scott & Ted Young with current president for over 10 years John Bayliss.

long term members
Graham Scott, John Bayliss & Ted Young

Long term members thought the new workshop incredible. They discussed how hard it was to establish themselves in the Council allocated gardener’s shed in 1995. “We did not have a 5 year plan” they explained, “nevertheless we are proud of what has grown from our humble beginnings”.

Ron Higgins, Bill Gorrissen, Graham Scott, Ted Young & Bert Bartlett
Club Activity, Community Project

Toy Handover

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.

Community Project

Paint Donation

The club is extremely grateful to Dulux for its donation of paint to assist with the finishing of a range of toys being made this year.

Each year WOSP makes over a thousand toys  available for distribution to charities on the Peninsula for distribution to children at Christmas.

As paint is on of the most expensive commodities in making these toys the club is very appreciative  for Dulux’s donation.

Club Activity, Community Project, General Membership

Open Day Presenters

The Open Day presenters were tireless in answering questions and demonstrating their skills.

  • Gaven amazed onlookers with his meticulous approach in making bracelets.
  • The crowd responded well Josie’s pen making presentation.
  • People were amazed that Gordon had so many different unfinished bowls that he was able to polish.
  • Besides having an oil painting of John Bayliss, Roger was able to advise how to inexpensively make picture frames.
  • People loved John Hanley’s intarsia figures but seemed intimidated by the time & precision required to complete them.

 

Club Activity, Community Project, General Membership

Open Day Donation

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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