Upcoming events
It would be greatly appreciated if you could drop an e-mail to the contact for the particular event to let them know if you will be going as it can be pretty difficult trying to arrange anything if numbers are unknown.
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| Event | Meet at | Date | Time | Estimated cost | Transport | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Party | Fareham Masonic Hall 34 Queens Rd Fareham PO16 0NN |
14/12/26 | 12:00-14:00 | N/A | N/A | John Peterkine-mail to social@farehammensshed.org.uk |
| Monthly social meetings | Catisfield Memorial Hall 22 Catisfield Ln Catisfield PO15 5NN |
27/10/26 24/11/26 |
10:00-12:00 | N/A | N/A | John Peterkine-mail to social@farehammensshed.org.uk |
| Gents that lunch | TBA | TBA | TBA | N/A | N/A | Derek Ashmoree-mail to dashmore@btinternet.com |
| CADCAM Group | Social room | Monday pm | 14:00-16:00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Social Group | Social room | Tuesday | 14:00-16:00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Woodies Wednesdays | Social room | Wednesday | 14:00-16:00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clock Watchers | Social room | Friday | 14:00-16:00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Catisfield socials
The reason for Catisfield meetings.
The original reason for going to Catisfield is that we had been looking for somewhere that would be accessible for our emeritus (members of long standing that because of various reasons are no longer able to attend our Shed) and ordinary members that struggled with the stairs at The Theatre so to meet on a regular basis we now book the Catisfield Memorial Hall for the last Tuesday morning of every month (except December).
A chance to meet other members and to generally socialise. Normally we will have tea/coffee/biscuits and chats, board games, a quiz, possible talks, updates from committee etc. but it depends what is happening on a particular day.Hopefully we shall see you there.
CADCAM Group
We have had the laser cutter/engraver and 3D printers for some time now yet they have only been used very sparingly by a couple of members. The decision was made that now was the time to really try and get them used so the CADCAM Group has now been formed. It meets on a Monday afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00.
Currently we have:
- Ruida 60W 600x400 laser - capable of most things but unfortuanetly can't handle metal cutting.
- Flashforge Creative Pro 2 - 3D IDEX printer
- Creative K1C - 3D printer
- Roland GS-24 Vinyl cutter
And one of our members is trying to get his head around a small CNC mill. When he succeeds he can tell us all about it.
If you are interested contact Chris Nixon at membership@farehammensshed.org.uk
Social Tuesdays
We had so much more socialisation when The Shed was closed and it seemed to have tailed off somewhat since we have re-opened. In an attempt to recreate the fantastic atmosphere that was generated then, we are opening on Tuesday afternoons purely for socialisation although. Cards, dominoes, Scrabble and any other social pastimes that you can think of. Roll up and try it.
We have all of the old favourites, Scrabble, whist, rummy, two pack rummy and now added to our repertoire on an occasional basis: crib, Rummikub, Skirrid and Skip Boo.
Woodies Wednesdays
Woodturners live afternoon meetings have begun following successful Zoom meetings during Lockdown. The turning group is currently 7 or 8 members strong and meet every Wednesday afternoon.
The initial session went through training notes on the safety aspects of using our lathes followed by a 'hands-on' demo of spindle turning.
A couple of new members, new to woodturning, had a first lesson and seemed keen to take this up.
Alan P demonstrated use of a Roughing Gouge and Spindle Gouge. Barry G was also on hand to offer hints and tips.
The second session started with tea, biscuits, a YouTube demo on Spindle Turning and was followed by some hands-on practice using both lathes with Alan and Cliff tutoring. One piece started off as a log with the roughing gouge producing a great quantity of bark chippings and the other was a square section piece of timber. Both ended up smooth and round as was the intention!!
Alan demonstrated the use of the skew chisel, feared by many but a very usable tool once mastered!
In addition to Wednesdays, further one-to-one sessions have been offered where interested.
We should have a stock of 'round items' made ready for summer and Christmas fayres!
A successful start to the new year and a new 'start-up' group that hopes to grow and develop its skill base.
Author:
Cliff Jones
Clock watchers
Ajith introduced Pete Green to The Shed as Pete had a desire to relocate the horological group that he belonged to from Brookfield School, where they could only meet in the evenings, to somewhere that they could use during the day. After a quick meeting with the Trustees it seemed to be a perfect fit. They would use the facilities at a 'dead' time and we would gain not only a bunch of new members, but a new group that could well be of interest to existing members.
John Davis has agreed to become the team leader so if you are horologically minded and you have the time, just turn up, speak with John, and see if it's for you.
Gents that lunch
Last one was at Avenue 141. See the write-up from our new scribe, Paul Baldacchino on our activities and projects page
Next one will be at The Bucaneer at the bottom of Gudge Heath Lane. Contact Derek Ashmore for details. If you want to go you MUST contact Derek.
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