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Warren has been actively involved with the Shed since its inception having been involved with Coffee & Chat, Discussion Group and the Book Club. He has been a Committee Member and also served as Grants Officer. Where he has significantly contributed to the Shed is that over the last 2 years particularly he has provided musical entertainment at our Christmas breakups. He is a talented guitarist and singer specialising in many genres of music particularly folk and ballads
Jess Seeney has amazed Mal, Larry and Peter with how she is on time, on budget and with professionalism has completed the Shed extension. She doesn’t want any additional reward or recognition for what she has done so as token appreciation for what she has done she was deserving of a Certificate of Recognition.
An Australia Day Achievement Award was presented to our current Treasurer Burt Beasley by the Lord Mayor. He has a long history of achievements with Rotary, having joined in 1984. Importantly for the Shed, Burt has played a crucial role in establishing the Indooroopilly Men’s Shed Inc. in 2013. He has served as the shed’s president, secretary, treasurer and also he had been involved in various shed activities.
One of our latest workshop creations was mentioned on the ABC Radio Brisbane Friday 10/012025. The recipient of the Puzzle Library was interviewed about it for over 5 minutes after getting more than 660 likes and 90 positive comments on Facebook.
Photo of the Walking Group break-up for 2024 they are having a two week break from Friday 20th December 2024 and returning to walking on Monday 6th January 2025
The Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings on Friday 22/11/2024 went ahead as planned, although one wondered if the public had thought it was cancelled ! Rain most of the day, at times quite heavy. The guys did a great job on Friday, still ended up with a reasonable effort for the day. Probably our wettest Sausage Sizzle ever!
Photo of Paul dunstan. with his Certificate of Recognition as a Shed Legend. He set up the Shed's Computer Server as well as the computers and most recently the 3D printer. He was also responsible for the installation of CCTV’s as well as the alarm system. For about 5 years he was the workshop manager and not only oversaw the completion of the planter boxes, street libraries, possum boxes and bee hotels.
Photo of Alan Baker with his Certificate of Recognition as a Shed Legend. He is a founding member of the Shed and set up the Bike Repair group within days of it being established. It was as a result of his drive and determination that the Group is what it today.
Photo of Robin Richards with his Certificate of Recognition as a Shed Legend. Apart from being involved with the Bike Repair Group Robin has been actively involved with other facets of the Shed.
Photo of October 2024's guest speaker Ron Welsh with Shed members in attendance at his presentation about the Stroke Foundation and the causes and prevention of strokes.
On Friday 20/09/2024 morning the Shed participated in a community event organised by Cr Penny Wolff at the Indooroopilly Central Carpark. The Shed’s assistance to run a sausage sizzle, because we are the experts at it! Shed participants were: Peter Murrell, Pratul Chatterjee, Craig Schlenker, Mal Halket, John and Bridget Marland and Larry Whitehead.
July 2024s Guest Speaker was John Hart is a Director of AECOM, an international engineering consultancy. He heads up the Bridge Division that is responsible for the design, construction & repair of bridges. He spoke about e recent calamitous Baltimore Bridge collapse and also the construction of the second Centenary Bridge which impacts many of the Shed’s members and their families.
July's Guest Speaker for the Member’s Meeting on Wednesday 17 July 2024 was John Hart. As a small token of appreciation, he was presented with a thank you gift by Pieter Scheelings.
The Guest Speaker for June 2024 member’s meeting on Wednesday 19th June was Dr Brian Gabrielli with the title of his talk ‘Patient Heal Thyself’.
June 2024s Guest Speaker Professor Gabrielli heads the Smiling for Smiddy Cell Cycle Group at the Mater Research Institute UQ. As a small token of appreciation, he was presented with a thank you gift of a IMS made bee house.
One of our senior members celebrated his birthday at Coffee and Chat on Tuesday (11/06/2024) - one year for each of the Smarties?
The Bunning's Sausage Sizzle held on Sunday 28/04/2024 was a raging success and netted over $2000 for the Shed. Many thanks to the 3 shifts of volunteers who manned the grill and slung the sangers! Pictured is the “Breakfast Crew” who were up and on site bright and whirly to setup grill and get things cooking before the masses descended in a feeding frenzy.
On Anzac Day (25/04/2024) John McCormick (centre) presented a wreath on behalf of the Shed. Also in attendance representing the Shed (from left to right was): Larry Whitehead (secretary), Les De Krester (previous president), Lloyd Lyndon and Peter Murrell (president).
The workshop built a small set for a Short Movie, “The Confession”. Not surprisingly it is set inside a Confession booth as can be seen below in this snap taken in the studio during filming.
IMS – Bunnings SAUSAGE SIZZLE - Sat 6 Jan 2024 - It was a record day for a Bunnings BBQ, selling over 800 sausages needing 40 loaves of bread. It was a good result for IMS (preparing to sell)
IMS – Bunnings SAUSAGE SIZZLE - Sat 6 Jan 2024 - It was a record day for a Bunnings BBQ, selling over 800 sausages needing 40 loaves of bread. It was a good result for IMS (selling)
The Shed's 2023 Christmas party was well attended by over 60 members, partners and guests.
The Shed's 2023 Christmas party was well attended by over 60 members, partners and guests. All enjoyed the great food spread prepared by Craig and Pratul.
The Shed's 2023 Christmas party - Warren singing Christmas carols.
New Councilor for Walter Taylor Ward Penny Wolff visited the Shed to see first hand what we are all about. She then posted photos on her Facebook page and a link to our website.
November 2023 guest Speaker was Monique Lowndes of eWaste Connection. She Spoke about how the growing global issue of disposing of electrical waste became the mechanism to provide a life changing and meaningful activity for people with a disability in Brisbane.
Pieter Scheelings presenting our November guest Speaker with thank you gift. Several years ago, the needs of her son led her to identify an opportunity to provide a service to the community. Monique now works full time in managing eWaste Connection.
Peter checking out the Cross River Rail route and planning the western extension to Moggill.
Chris wearing a virtual reality headset
Our special speaker Harry Unwin ...
Laurie and Garth deciding how they would ...
IMS visit to the Brisbane Metro Information Centre
IMS visit to the Cross River Rail Information Centre
The Shed's 10th Anniversary Celebration.
The Shed's 10th Anniversary Celebration was well attended by members and their partners, as well as our local Federal Member Elizabeth Watson-Brown.
The Shed's 10th Anniversary Celebration was well attended by members and their partners.
The Shed's 10th Anniversary Celebration was well attended by members and their partners, as well as our local Federal Member Elizabeth Watson-Brown.
The Shed's 10th Anniversary Celebration was well attended by members and their partners, as well as our local State Member Michael Berkman.
The Shed's 10th Anniversary Celebration was well attended by members and their partners.
Woolworths Indooroopilly generously supplied morning tea - August 2023
Garth and Roger at work on the name board for the Shed.
Here are some pictures of the first ever bicycle repair workshop, held before construction of the Indooroopilly Men's Shed was complete. We are continuing to repair bicycles in our new facility, and they are provided to refugees who are in great need of this mode of transport.
Here are some pictures of the first ever bicycle repair workshop, held before construction of the Indooroopilly Men's Shed was complete. We are continuing to repair bicycles in our new facility, and they are provided to refugees who are in great need of this mode of transport.
Our Ukulele Group in action.
Our first machine! A metal Lathe and bench, kindly donated by Graeme Taylor.
