The News

Chainsaw Course 1 - Certificate Presentation Day

Sunday, 29 August 2010 19:18 | Written by Cris |

Saturday 22nd saw the Kinglake Ranges Mens Shed hold a presentation BBQ for all the participants of the 1st Series of Chainsaw Courses. Rob Rule, Manager, Timber Training Creswick, made the presentation to those who could make it on the day. All particpants then enjoyed a fantastic feed from our Committee President & Member appointed Chef, Damon.

1st Chainsaw Course Certificate Recipients

The2nd Series of Chainsaw Courses is filling fast, so if you are interested in a certified course on how to maintain and operate your chainsaw then you need to register quickly. To do so click the link in the article below.

Success in Several Grants

Thursday, 19 August 2010 09:12 | Written by Cris Ruhr |

The Kinglake Ranges Mens Shed has been successful in obtaining several grants from the following:

Murrindindi Shire Community Grant
Federal Government Volunteers Grant
The Marian & E.H.Flack Trust

The Committee and Members gratefully acknowledge each of the organisations that have allocated funds in 2010 to the Kinglake Ranges Mens Shed.

The Murrindindi Shire Community Grant and funds from the Marian & E.H.Flack Trust will both go towards the repair and fit out of The Shed.

The Federal Government Volunteers Grant will go towards a variety of equipment needs.

Last Updated (Thursday, 19 August 2010 09:19)

The Shed is Open

Sunday, 25 July 2010 09:26 | Written by Cris Ruhr |

Saturday 24 July and the Kinglake Ranges Mens Shed is now open. The 'Soft' Opening was attended by around 30 people, existing and new members as well as the Idlers 4x4 Club who donated a fantastic BBQ.

The BBQ was soon put to good use for the very first time with both our President and Vice President doing the cooking honours. The food prepared by our V.P. Damon was delicious. Damon has now been dubbed our 'Executive Chef'.

Initially, The Kinglake Ranges Mens Shed will be open on 2 days:

Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

The Kinglake Ranges Mens Shed is there for every man. You may want to fix something, bring it in and use our tools, you may want to be involved in the projects and activities that the Mens Shed is involved with within our community, or you may just want to come in "to get away from it all". The choice is yours.

Membership is $50 if you are in full time employment and only $25 if you are a student, retired or unemployed. New members are always welcome, so call in to 5 Oldfield Road Pheasant Creek and become a members of the 'biggest' mens shed in Australia.

Successful Grant from Helen Macpherson Smith Trust

Thursday, 08 July 2010 17:01 | Written by Cris Ruhr |

More great news to share with you all. The Kinglake Ranges Mens Shed was successful in a recent grant application.

The Kinglake Ranges Mens Shed wishes to sincerely thank the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust for the generous contribution towards our repair & fitout of our new home.

The Helen Macpherson Smith Trust is an independent philanthropic trust established by the late Helen Macpherson Schutt (nee Smith).

For more than 50 years they have given grants to a wide variety of charitable institutions and a diverse range of projects that seek to benefit and improve the lives of the people of Victoria, Australia.

In response the the 2009 February bushfires tragedy, the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust established a special $2m HMS Bushfires Grants Fund. The Kinglake Ranges Mens Shed was successful in obtaining a grant from this Fund.

For more information on the Helen Mcpherson Smith Trust please visit their website http://hmstrust.org.au

Last Updated (Thursday, 08 July 2010 18:13)