No doubt you have heard Dan Andrews “Circuit Breaker” message that the state is going into lock down as of midnight tonight to midnight Wednesday .
If all goes well the workshop will be open on Thursday 18th Feb
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tentative date for Re-Opening
Currently the committee is planning to tentatively open on the Monday 9th November.
Naturally all the plans are dependent on the confirmation of the state government.
When the workshop does open the club’s attendance procedures need to be COVID 19 safe.
Expected procedures are:
Signing in will include the addition of adding your contact phone number & having your temperature taken. Members with temperatures above 380 will be advised to seek medical assistance. Members will also need to sign out.
Masks will need to be worn
The number of members in attendance is unclear. It could be either 10 or 20 but we believe this will be clarified in the near future.
For those needing to complete projects the committee has agreed to extend the closing date to 24th December 2020 & re-open 5th January 2021
Sessions will be:
Monday 1.00pm – 4.00pm Ron Higgins / John Feeley
Tuesday 9.00am – 12.00pm Brian Jones
Tuesday 1.00pm – 4.00pm Gaven Davis
Wednesday Set aside for making toys
Thursday 9.00am – 12.00pm Rod Bew
Thursday 1.00pm – 4.00pm Rob Oram
Friday 9.00am – 12.00pm Greg Knox
Friday 1.00pm – 4.00pm Tony Haigh
Saturday 9.00am – 12.00pm Colin Dobson
Interactive Remote Demonstrations
Like most workshops in Melbourne, WoSP has been closed since the COVID lockdown started. So the only thing you can do if you do not have a workshop at home is browse through YouTube reviewing numerous videos.
Our club has been informed about Theo’s ‘Interactive Remote Demonstrations’ (IRD’s).
His sessions are a Live event using ZOOM, available each Saturday at 10.30am.
This week Theo demonstrates how to master spindle gouge control, to create the delicate coves and beads on the handle of an elegant letter opener. He will show how to form the flat surfaces, and keen edges evenly on both sides of the blade using the lathe!
Theo will cover:
- Wood selection and grain orientation
- Fine spindle gouge control
- Setting up and using a disc sander on your lathe
- Hand sanding techniques
- Finishes
You can reserve your place at this live event by emailing miked@recordpower.co.uk with a Subject line of “RSVP” requesting to attend the 10.30am session & stating where you are from. You will then be sent your ZOOM meeting login details.
rosebud aquatic centre???
- WoSP members are elated with its new workshop. Occasionally, a drive by the old workshop site will show an enormous change to the site that was once our “home”. There is always activity on the site. Considering the size & amount of work required it is understood that the pool completion is on budget & on schedule.
It is always amazing when local news is broadcast on the Channel 7 week day news. This time the news is highlighting the debate taking place on the naming of the pool.
The understanding is that a Council Officer Report was presented at the May 26th Council Meeting which proposed “Gunawarra” as the name for the aquatic centre. This name was gathered after survey of 442 ratepayers. An extract from the report states “appropriate naming is essential to identify locations for managing emergency dispatch”. At the meeting the Councillors were asked to vote on the proposal as no further consultation was to take place with the community.
However Councillor Celi has been very supportive for community participation and proposed a motion of 5 names for consideration with the final choice be given to the community. This was discussed & passed in favour.
The proposed names are:
Barbawar Aquatic Centre “barbawar” is the local indigenous word for sting ray Gunawarra Aquatic Centre “gunawarra” is the local indigenous word for black swan Yawa Aquatic Centre “yawa” is the local indigenous word for swim or to swim Tides Aquatic Centre “Tides” links the facility to the sea, connects us to nature & reminds us change is constant. Rosebud Aquatic Centre This is a functional descriptive name which creates a connection to the township of Rosebud. Further descriptions and your opportunity to vote are available on the Council’s website.
Voting is available on line until July 9th. The committee encourage all members to be involved and vote.
- Recent newspaper reports indicate after the community vote the Council will still have the final vote.
WE’re back
After the late May government announcements, John Bayliss followed up the council to confirm and clarify the guidelines that still need to be followed.
So after 76 days the workshop doors will be open for normal sessions on Monday 1st June.
The following rules must be followed:
- Social distancing must still be maintained so the number of chairs around the kitchen table will be reduced accordingly. Another table will be placed in the entrance area of the workshop to cater for extra-large groups.
- Bring your own mugs for coffee and then take them home when you leave. Disposable cups will be available.
- Food preparation in the kitchen is not allowed. If you are coming for the day bring your own sandwiches
- Hand sanitizer & wipes will be available to wipe tools & equipment after use.
- It is important that if you are unwell, stay at home.
- Each toilet needs to be cleaned after sessions.
- Currently there must be no more than 20 in the workshop.
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
Ernie’s Didgeridoo
Amazing projects are taking shape at the Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula new workshop. Why not start your creative journey?
Ernie’s returned from his holidays with some hollow branches. Now he is making a couple of didgeridoos.
New Session Times
Current session times are:
Monday 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am – Midday 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Wednesday 9.00 – 4.00pm (Open to Toy Makers)
Thursday 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Friday 9.00am – Midday
Unfortunately NO EVENING SESSIONS until a dust extractor noise issue is resolved.
2019-20 Committee
At the recent AGM members elected the following committee officials:
Gaven Davis ~ Safety, Induction
Colin Dobson ~ Newsletter, Historian, Asst Sec.
John Dunn ~ Promotion
David Feather ~ Fund Raising
Scott Hanley ~ Membership
Anne Miller ~ Social
The committee executive remain the same:
President John Bayliss
Vice President Dennis Conner
Secretary Greg Millar
Treasurer Jeff Killeen
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.