Thursday 15th September 2016.
What's On.
Christmas Dinner
At the meeting today we discussed arrangements for a Christmas Dinner and it was agreed we would try to book the RNLI Harbour View Room for Saturday 10 December. The room was not available on that date so Ross has made a provisional book for the following Saturday 17th Dec.
The general view was that the Harbour View Room would be preferred although other rooms available.
The price per person is £27 - 3 course plus coffee/mince pies Xmas decs etc. For those not at the meeting today it was felt that although pricey looking at some other venues we would be in a public area and a change from the Thistle preferred.
We will need to confirm the booking next Monday - so more to discuss then. I will try to circulate copies of menus we have already to hand. - Ross is arranging.
The Factory
Visit this Friday 10.30 (16th Sep) - The Factory - 14 Alder Hills. (Post Code BH12 4AS)
This venue has potential for a workshop or more.
Not conveniently located but we are invited to visit and check what may be on offer.
For more directions see their website
Dorset-Do - Saturday 1 Oct
We have reserved a table for this Fair. This is indoors so we do not need the gazebo.
If available to help on the stall please let me know. -- Alan
Corfe Mullen - Woodland site.
Plans for a BBQ or picnic early October. (say 8th Oct.)
Members who want to use the site will need to join the 'Camp' club (free to MSP members) Forms will be available soon.
There are certain issues and usage we need to be aware of - nothing onerous and more when time and space willing.
Sorry for such a long episode - Regards Alan.
Friday 9th September 2016.
Visit to Bristol
12 shed members set off in 3 cars to visit the SS Great Britain in Bristol.
We had a really interesting tour of the ship, including the inside, the outside and the underneath as well!
After lunch on the quayside we visited the "Mshed" - a museum of Bristol life.
Finally we departed via Clifton and the famous Brunel suspension bridge.
Friday 19th August 2016.
Bournemouth Air Show from SS Shieldhall
On Friday 19th August, members of Poole Men's Shed together with colleagues from Gosport shed and Eastleigh shed boarded the steamship SS Shieldhall to watch the air show from Poole Bay.
The SS Shieldhall is a 1972 ton preserved steamship which spent her life as a "Clyde sludge boat." She was launched in July 1955.
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Sunday 7th August 2016.
Poole Carnival
Our "Shed" on the move in the procession.
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Thursday 4th August 2016.
Poole Park Fun Day.
Wednesday 3rd August 2016.
Poole Carnival - nearly there!
Wednesday 20th July 2016.
Preparing for Poole Carnival.
Our float taking shape for the forthcoming Poole Carnival. Any ideas what it might be?
Monday 18th July 2016.
July 2016 Update.
MEN'S SHEDS POOLE
1. Corfe Mullen - Woodland Campsite.
Several of us looked over the woodland site at Corfe Mullen and this is and lovely secluded area with one or two camping areas set out. Lee said we would be welcome to visit. So as our plans to christen our gazebo with a beach BBQ seem thwarted on all sides perhaps once all the ground work is finished we consider this as an alternative venue for our BBQ.
2. Poole park Fun day - Thursday 4th August 10am - 4pm.
This takes place at the Cricket Pavilion and we have been asked to put on a stall. Dave had made up a hoop-la game and if we have any other traditional games we can take please bring them along.
http://www.wherevent.com/detail/Poole-Projects-Poole-Park-Funday
3. Poole Carnival. Saturday 7th August. start 11am Sea View.
Chris Holton (Chris senior) has kindly loaned his trailer to this event and Rob and team are all busy getting things together for our float. More details on the route and timing for the parade - all hands welcome.
http://www.poolecarnival.info/history/2016/parade.php
4. Bristol Visit - Friday 9th September.
Outing to visit SS Great Britain and other venues in Bristol. (Car share as before.)
Cost - £20 to incl. Entry to SS GB travel and parking. Pick up points will be sorted out once the group is made up.
Dave is now collecting money.
5. Wood turning.
The plan is to start wood turning sessions once the Carnival is out of the way. Sessions will be held on THURSDAY mornings by arrangement with Franco and John. As numbers using the workshop will be limited please sign up at the Wednesday meeting or email/phone to book for a session.
6. A shed of our own.
With our plans to have a site in Poole Park dashed we are now exploring other possibilities.
We have made an initial approach to Limelights about use of the site behind the second garage and there is also other unutilised land in the area. Other suggested locations have been put forward and we await further developments from the Council Estate Office.
While it was rather disappointing we were not able to proceed with the Park site it does give us an opportunity to revisit plans for 'our shed'.
We may be offered another shed so, until we have somewhere to erect it, it will have to go in store.
7. Highcliffe Shed.
Two of us went over to an inaugural meeting of a group looking to start their own 'shed'. Twenty-nine people attended and there was a lot of enthusiasm to set up a group. Highcliffe shed is now officially 'In the planning stage'. Over 320 sheds are now registered in England so plenty of interest.
8. Air Show - Friday 19th August.
Party aboard the SS Shieldhall now booked, boarding at Poole Quay from 9.30am depart 10am. A party from Gosport Shed also booked. let us hope for some fine weather.
Saturday 9th July 2016.
Chestnut Nursery Open Day.
Three members enjoying a cold windy day promoting Men's Sheds Poole and supporting the Chestnut Nursery Charity.
Wednesday 15th June 2016.
Handing over of tree signs.
On Wednesday 15th June we handed over 14 completed tree signs to Mr Lee Burchell of www.lodgesandyurts.com
Photos below show the signs being produced and the handing over.
Monday 9th May 2016.
What's On Wednesday
As usual quite a few topics chewed over today at the Monday club.
1. The 'tree signs' sample I did have met with approval and on Wednesday 10 more 'slices' are being delivered to work on. Young Chris will do the graphics so the plan is to work on a production line and if enough of us to open the workshop on Thursday for this task. Ross will bring a sander and sanding belts. We are being offered a tool(s) instead of donation so need to decide what tools we need.
2. Tools - part of the Grant was set aside for tools so we need to list items we will be needing. The original idea was to buy quality battery tools with compatible batteries. We will ask local suppliers if we can get discounted prices.
3. Being a Trustee - course on Tuesday 14th June evening session at St Mary's Church Longfleet Rd Poole. £5, (Form on Wednesday)
With our ongoing investigation in converting to Charity Status it is hoped those who can will take up this offer.
4. Poole Carnival 7th August - Rob is looking a possibility of putting in a Men's Sheds float. First need a trailer of some wheels. see Rob.
5. Eagle Labs Barclays - at Westbourne. Three of us have been on the introduction course and now trying to get to grips with the laser cutter and 3D printer. Some potential for things we can make. Friday use of the equipment is free and materials are provided.
Barclays have also been offered a short course on 'Safe Internet use and On Line Banking' . Date to be arranged if enough interest - add you name the list on Wednesday. There is also possible venue for talk in Poole.
6. Beach BBQ With the weather now improving and the need for some 'fun' it was suggested we give out new gazebo a test run and have a beach BBQ. Date proposed - Fri 20th May venue Sandbanks or Branksome Dene.
7. Air Show - Friday 19th August. Our party for the Shieldhall needs to be finalised so if you have not booked a place yet and would like to join the party let Howard have a cheque for £38.
8. Newsletter - Proposed that we start a Newsletter which was put forward with the grant application. Chris will look into starting this but his work situation is now changed his future plans are uncertain. The Monday club will continue for time being.
9. Scaffold Tower - After use we reported to Limelights we considered their scaffold tower was unsafe. (although it seems it was being used by contractor). Limelights have decided to get rid of it and hire one when needed. Unless there is offer suggest we keep it for 'our shed' as parts may be of use and if we can repair then Limelights can borrow it back. Discuss with Limelights
Hope to see you Wednesday - Alan
Wednesday 4th May 2016.
Our New Gazebo
Thanks to our grant from the Borough of Poole Sports & Recreation fund, we have been able to purchase a gazebo for use at any events that we attend. To be on the safe side we erected it for the first time indoors at the Limelights Centre sports hall. (See below).
Thursday 14th April 2016.
Visit to the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport
Following our morning visit to the Gosport Men's Shed, we had lunch on the seafront at Stokes Bay then proceeded to the museum for 2.00pm.
The photos below show HMS Alliance from the outside, the visitors "squeezed" inside, and a measure of the complexity of pipes and valves.
Thursday 14th April 2016.
Visit to Gosport Men's Shed
A very enjoyable morning was spent visiting the very impressive premises of Gosport Men's Shed. Considering they were only formed in 2013 they have to date in excess of 100 members. Photos of the members and their workshop below.
Wednesday 13th April 2016.
Radio Solent "Big Cuppa"
Poole Mens Shed was pleased to participate in the above event held at the "Pavillion" Bournemouth. A good time was had by all, including being interviewed on Radio Solent, and receiving several enquiries by potential new members.
The Interview.
The Information Desk.
General View.
The Team.
Monday 14th March 2016.
Next Committee Meeting
Next Committee meeting will take place at Limelights Centre on Wednesday 16th March 2016 at 1030 am. Agenda has been circulated to committee members.
Monday 14th March 2016.
UK Men's Sheds Association
An Extraordinary General Meeting of the UK Men's Sheds Association was held on Thursday 25th February 2016.
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Wednesday 10th February 2016.
Visit by The Gosport Shed
Our usual Wednesday meeting was made all the more enjoyable by a visit by 30 members of The Gosport Shed.
During coffee and biscuits many interesting discussions took place between members of both sheds.
Our visitors then departed for lunch on Poole Quay prior to a conducted tour of the Poole Headquarters of the RNLI.
Friday 5th February 2016.
Skittles
A very enjoyable skittles session organised by Alan Hawkins took place at the "Coach & Horses" pub, Wimborne.
The "star" player turned out to be Bill Dore, a skittler of some past experience, who was also brave enough to demonstrate the Dorset Flop!
In addition to the skittles, a very good lunch and a moderate volume of various liquids was consumed.
(See pictures below)
Thursday 21th January 2016.
Southern Men's Shed Network
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Sunday 17th January 2016.
Southern Men's Shed Network
On 12th January 2016 representatives from 17 nearby Men's Sheds meeting in Portsmouth decided to form a Southern Men's Shed Network in order to:
- Share ideas
- Share skills
- Share surplus tools
- Jointly to promote the formation of sheds in the area
- Work together on insurance, grants and discounts
- Arrange joint functions
The Network is to meet quarterly - the next meeting being on Tuesday 19th April at Havant.
These are the Men's Sheds declaring an interest in the Southern Mens Shed Network:
- Alton Mens Shed
- Andover Mens Shed
- Colden Common Mens Shed
- Copnor Mens Shed
- Eastleigh Mens Shed
- Gosport Mens Shed
- Hamesh
- Havant Mens Shed
- Hayling Island Mens Shed
- Mens Shed Poole
- Newport Garden Shed
- Old Portsmouth Mens Shed
- Reading Silvers Workshop
- Romsey Mens Shed
- Southbourne Mens Shed
- Ventnor Shed
- Waterlooville Mens Shed
Alan Hawkins & Chris Flynn attended on our behalf as can be seen in the group photo:
Sunday 17th January 2016.
A cautionary tale from the newsletter of the UK Mens Sheds Association
A Shed was set up as a project of a voluntary organisation in premises which it owns at the rear of their main building. The Shed is organised by a committee of members but it is not a separate legal entity from the parent organisation. Funding and a range of equipment was donated for the Shed and a couple of years later it has plenty of members and activity on the two days a week it opens. The parent body can now see how it can earn serious money by running a government programme to offer training/experience to unemployed people and it has asked the Shed to leave. Although the guys have done all the adaptations and fitting out etc everything donated to the Shed belongs to the parent body legally so the members are faced with not only finding new premises and but funding and further equipment. This is a bitter blow but they are a strong group with a good local reputation so it is not quite the same as starting all over again. Perhaps they could have put in place an agreement about what would happen in this circumstance? (This is an Australian Shed)
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Sunday 3rd January 2016.
Programme & News Year-End 2016
Membership renewals start this month so hope you have some spare cash left. Annual membership fee £20.
Monday 4th Jan - first meeting at Outlook Cafe for 2016.
Wednesday 6th January - first meeting at Limelights for 2016.
Tuesday 12th January Meeting at Old Portsmouth Shed - Two reps from our shed have been invited to attend a meeting at Old Portsmouth Shed to explore setting up a South Regional group.
Tuesday 12th January - Dexters Walking Football - 7 - 8pm at Limelights Multi Use Games Area.
Saturday 16th January - Outing to Model Engineering Exhibition - Alexandra Park London - We are still optimistic we will be able to get up to London for the Model Engineering Show but will need to decide this week if we want to book. More to empty your wallet. (Will ask for payment £50 on Wednesday - returnable if trip cancelled.)
Friday 28th Jan Skittles (tba) - After our talk on Beer Making the local Wine Circle have challenged us to a skittles match. If we can get up a team we will sort out a date soon for a practice session one afternoon.Wednesday 3rd Feb - Committee - final AGM arrangements.
Wednesday 24th February - 11.30am AGM.
