Should be fun, I am going live tomorrow morning.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS:
TUESDAY 7 JULY
10:00 – Official Welcome
10:10 – 11:00 | Tales from Wales with Rob Visintainer
Men’s Sheds CYMRU
An entertaining and insightful journey to some of the Men’s Sheds in Wales and how
they are supporting a healthy and happy community of men followed by the opportunity
for Shedders to ask questions.
11:00 – 12:00 | Keep on Turning! with the Blind Wood Turner aka Chris Fisher RPT
The Blind Woodturner Youtube Channel
An inspirational demonstration and conversation with ‘the blind woodturner’ on how being a maker can turn lives around.
12:00- 13:30 | Break for Lunch 13:30 – Welcome Back
13:30 – 14:35 Unlocking the Shed with Charlie Bethel, Rob Visintainer, David Helmers, Barry Sheridan and John Rushforth
With Men’s Sheds reopening in Australia, about to open in Ireland and nearing an opening in parts of the United Kingdom, our panel will discuss what is working, what to consider and look at what the short term and long term ‘normal’ might look like for Sheds. This will be followed by the opportunity for questions from Shedders.
16:00 ShedFest Social with Nathan Sarea and John Rushforth
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83965900023?p ... lnVUVzdz09
Meeting ID: 839 6590 0023 | Password: 822210
EVENING ZOOM SESSION – limited spaces, pre-booking required
19:00 – Metalworking – Register now on Eventbrite
A discussion on Cold and Sheet metal working providing an opportunity for discussion for Shedders, hosted by Mike Jenn and Geoff Allison
WEDNESDAY 8 JULY
10:00 – 10:50 Meet Peter Sefton
www.peterseftonfurnitureschool.com
Peter is an accomplished craftsman, how did he get where he is, challenges, any funny anecdotes, top tips for Shedders.
10:50 – 11:50 Shed Leadership with Phil Wheatley, Mike Jenn, Ivor Anderson
Phil talks about what he sees as the evolving stages of leadership in Men’s Sheds with a panel discussion and an opportunity to ask questions.
12:00 – 13:30 | Break for Lunch
13:30 – 14:30 Re-engaging with your community
A panel discussion about re-connecting with your communities, looking for income, sustainable revenue, available support followed by the opportunity for Shedders to ask the panel questions.
14:30 – Machine Maintenance with Rolf Buwert and John Latchford
Axminster YouTube Channel
With workshops potentially opening in the next few months, Craig Steele opens the workshop to talk about machine maintenance as you dust off the sheets! A perfect opportunity to ask Craig about all those funny noises your machines are making!
ShedFest Social with Nathan Sarea and John Rushforth
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83965900023?p ... lnVUVzdz09
Meeting ID: 839 6590 0023 | Password: 822210
EVENING ZOOM SESSION – limited spaces, pre-booking required
19:00 – Carving / Sculpture – Register now on Eventbrite
Guests talk about their work followed by an open discussion with participants.
THURSDAY 9 JULY
10:00 – 11:00 What is a Men’s Shed? with Charlie Bethel, Rob Visintainer,
Kate Gordon, Geoff Alison, Alan Clarke
How do you support and engage men in your communities?
A presentation and panel discussion on why you should engage with Men’s Sheds
and if you do not have one, how to get one!
11:00 – 12:00 Ronseal Supporting Sheds with Julie Chadwick
Ronseal Website
Julie will talk about Ronseal’s involvement with Men’s Sheds as the partnership enters the second year and particularly looks at a DIY workshop programme as a means to generate income for Sheds.
12:00 – 13:00 Generate income without effort by Roisin Lyons
Easy Fundraising Website
Presentation followed by a Q&A.
13:00 – Plenary Session
ShedFest Social with Nathan Sarea and John Rushforth
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81090139770?p ... RDVzlidz09
Meeting ID: 810 9013 9770 | Password: 557152
EVENING ZOOM SESSION – limited spaces, pre-booking required
19:00 – Making Musical Instruments – Register now on Eventbrite
Guests talk about their work followed by an open discussion with participants
