The committee of the Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula would like to thank Hillview Quarries on their continued support of the club over a number of years. Their genorosity has enabled the club to continue growing and improving membership and support the making of toys for underprivileged local children.
Thank you again Hillview Quarries.
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Workshop Recommencement
On Monday 20th Jan the WoSP workshop sessions begin for 2020. This year 2 new sessions have been added to the weekly program.
On Thursday mornings at 9am Rod Bew will be conduct classes for members wanting to develop their wood turning skills and Colin Dobson will open up the workshop at 9am on Saturday mornings for general wood working.
Donation to the Fire victims
A recent committee meeting agreed to make a $500 donation to a fund for the bush fire victims.
Additionally, the committee will approach Bunnings & request a date to run a BBQ where all the money raised will go to a Fire Victims Fund.
movember
Most members have known someone with cancer. These days it is not necessarily a death sentence and that is due to the advanced knowledge of medical science.
One member who has survived the challenge of cancer is Steve Johnson and each year he celebrates by fund raising to continue the research into prostate cancer. You can assist him by using the following link to donate: https://mobro.co/sydjohnson?mc=1
OPEN DAY ~Sat OCT 12th
The official opening of the workshop will take place on Saturday October 12th. Everyone is invited to inspect the workshop so bring your family & friends.
Attractions on the day will be:
- The Classic Car club will display their vehicles,
- various wood turning demonstrations will be conducted
- Some machinery will be for sale.
- members will have the opportunity to display & sell their woodwork pieces
- A photo board & TV will display projects & the club’s history
- Rye Lions will provide their food truck in the area in front of the workshop & sausages will be available free of charge.
- The radio club will be open to visitors
- Membership application forms will be available.
- John Hanley has provided an intarsia piece to be used as a plaque commemorating the opening.
The day will commence at 11.00am
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
where is the new workshop
The mailing address remains at: The Secretary, PO Box 2145, Rosebud, Vic 3939
Access to the workshop is best via Elizabeth Street, Capel Sound, 3940 . Move to the left past the bowling club and park on the tennis court.
betty preston ~ honary member
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
New wosp Clubhouse
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 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”.
2018 WOSP Toy Distribution
