Category Archives: WOSP News
Open Day Success!
OPEN DAY A HUGE SUCCESS!
The Open Day was a great success, both in the promotion of the woodworking club, our new shop and in seeking new members.
The public is now aware of the shop and our club. Noel Archdall, our membership coordinator, said we may have six new members from the day. And, Dennis Conner, our woodworking shop manager, said there was good interest and sales at the shop.
The Southern Peninsula Classic and Historic Car Club displayed some amazing cars.
It was a great day for everyone. Many thanks to everyone who helped make it a great success!
Vale Kevin Cross
Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula
VALE - Kevin Cross
At the age of 95 Kevin passed away on Friday 19th November 2021 after a period of illness.
Kevin’s history and work with the club is a testament to his wonderful character!
A Service to Celebrate the Life of Kevin John Cross will be held in the Rosebud Funerals Chapel, 123 Jetty Rd Rosebud on Thursday 25th November commencing at 2.30pm.
Attendees must be fully vaccinated. For the Livestream link please visit : bit.ly/kevinjohncross Private Cremation
Workshop Reopening!
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As always, the health and safety of our members is the committee’s biggest priority. Therefore we are reopening in accordance with the Victorian government’s operating restrictions. Please familiarize yourself with these guidelines (below) to see what we’re doing to keep us all safe.
- The workshop is allowed to open to fully vaccinated persons only
- Members need to sign in via the Govt app and show their vaccination status which will be recorded so that it only needs to be shown once.
- The workshop size easily manages the density capacity of 1 person per 4 square meters for a large number of attendees
- People must continue to wear masks inside
Dennis Capper Funeral
Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula
Dennis’s funeral is at 2pm tomorrow, 26th October. Covid restricts the number of people who can attend. However, you can pay a tribute to Dennis on the Rosebud Funerals website.
It is also possible to follow the service as it will be live streamed.
Christmas Luncheon
Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula
The committee is planning to have a Christmas lunch on Wednesday 15th December in the Blue Water Room at the Rye Hotel at 12 noon.
A 2 course senior’s meal will be $25. A cash bar will be available.
Once the workshop opens an attendance register will be placed on the Notice Board.
Barry Irving
From the Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula, CONGRATULATIONS Barry!
The recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the Mornington Peninsula in 2017, Barry Leonard Irving, of Rye, was honoured for his service to the community of Rosebud-Rye.
The Rosebud-Rye Rotarian was president 2001-02, 2003-04, 2009-10 and secretary and organiser, Rotary Ride to Conference, since 2000. He has been a Director of the Bendigo Community Bank since 2003.
Mr Irving has been a First Division bowler, coach and greenkeeper at Rye Bowls Club since the 1980s. He won the Peninsula Novices Championship, and is a former Chairman, Greens Committee, national accredited coach, umpire, greenkeeper and player at Sorrento Bowls Club.
He is a volunteer at Gunnamatta Surf Lifesaving Club, former swim teacher at Tocumwal, manager and a coach at the Belgrave Swimming Club.
The former secretary and volunteer crewman at Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad has been part of the Australia Day Celebrations in Rye since 2003.
He was a Senior Laboratory Craftsman at the CSIRO for 17 years and Head of the Laboratory Craftsmen Association.
As a keen photographer, he is a volunteer on the Rye Cemetery Trust and committee member of the Rye Football Club and Netball Club. He is a member of Bike Safe and Rye Historical Society; a former leader, Salvation Army Boys Legion; volunteer and supporter of Rye and Dromana fire brigades, and the Rye Sports and Social Club.
His awards include a Paul Harris Fellowship – 2003, Shire of Mornington Peninsula Mayoral Commendation – 2016, and Triple Sapphire Pin – 2013.
Workshop Open
The Covid constraints now allow the workshop to be open. Masks must be worn
WoSP closed for the day
The workshop will be closed on Monday 1st March to allow Micro Air modify the ducting for the new thicknesser.
Wosp’s 25th birthday
It is 25 years since a group of men gathered around a table to start the club. It was prior to the establishment of “Men’s Sheds”. From a home garage to an unused council gardeners shed to the fully equipped workshop the club has today is every reason why all members should celebrate the club’s birthday.
The club prides itself on the number of toys it has made for disadvantaged children & in doing so for the opportunity of seniors to socialise & make new friends.
The club has always welcomed men & women through its doors. While it is easy for a retired person to attend sessions the club has tried to make it easier for the 9-5 worker to join the club by opening Saturday mornings.
So a luncheon will be held on Sunday April 11th at the Rye Hotel to celebrate WoSP’s 25th birthday.