Event - Australia Day 2024 breakfast.

Event - Annual General Meeting 2023

The Shed AGM was conducted on Thursday 21 September. Twenty eight financial members attended, plus the Mayor of the City of Stirling, Mark Irwin, and Councillors Karlo Perkov, Teresa Olow, and Lisa Thornton.

The President presented his report for year ended 2022-23. Financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2023 were tabled.

Office Bearers elected for 2023 -24 are: Jeff Crookes - President; Jim Barbas - Vice President; Pete Polain – Treasurer; Terry Fuller – Secretary. Committee members (2) are John Berry and Terry Sheard.

The Shedder of the Year award was presented to Praful (Puff) Shah for his "outstanding contribution and dedication to Karrinyup Men’s Shed and the support of its objectives".

President Jeff Crookes reading his 2022-3 President's report.

Treasurer Peter Polain during his financial report.

Praful Shah receiving his Shedder of the Year award from President Jeff Crookes.

City of Stirling Councillors Teresa Olow, and Lisa Thornton, Mayor Mark Irwin, Councillor Karlo Perkov, and KMS members.

KMS members at AGM

President Jeff Crookes, Councillor Karlo Perkov, Mayor Mark Irwin, Councillor Lisa Thornton, Treasurer Peter Polain, Councillor Teresa Olow.

Councillor Karlo Perkov being served a beef roll by Terry Sheard.

Norm Patison enjoying a beef roll.

Chris Thiemt, Norm Patison and Armando Garzon enjoying their beef rolls.

Event - November 2022 stall at the Stirling Farmers Market

On Sunday 20 November the Karrinyup Men’s shed got into the action with a stall at the Stirling Farmers Market.

After a chilly 6:30 am start for some, the sun came out on what was a very successful market day, with the resulting sale of large amount of shed products.

Christmas shoppers chasing bargains were out in their droves. Food serving platters and cutting boards being popular sellers, along with picnic tables, insect hotels and smaller stocking fillers.

Thanks to all those members who over recent months have contributed to the stash of goods.

Also, a big shout out to those guys who started early transporting stuff in their cars and to those later starters, who using their best selling techniques, were able to shift the stuff so enthusiastically.

Event - May 2022 stall at the Stirling Farmers Market

On Sunday 22 May the Karrinyup Men’s shed got into the action with a stall at the Stirling Farmers Market to celebrate International Bee Day.

The market buzzed with activity, which included bee keepers, bee costumes, honey (of course) and bee face painting. There was sweet success for the Men's Shed team of Jeff C, Terry S, and Norm P who "buzzied" themselves selling Bee Hotels, with 17 of them winging out the door to happy customers.

Several orders were placed by latecomers who missed out on earlier offerings, proving that you can't afford to get beehind!

A small selection of other shed products was on offer with sales of Gareth's round coffee table, 2 folding picnic tables and several cutting boards featured.

Norm again managed to entertain several tiny tots with free rocking horse-rides, but try as he did, didn't quite clinch any sales. We think he could be ready for the knacker's yard – the horse that is!

For a detailed look at the Bee accommodation see http://www.karrinyup.mensshedswa.org.au/projects.htm#beehotel

Event - Easter 2022 sausage sizzle

About 25 members and a couple of visitors turned out for the Shed's Easter sausage sizzle on Thursday 14th April.

The weather was perfect and the sausages cooked to a turn by Chef Nick, who also treated us to home made pizza and pickled quail eggs.

It was great to see Karl and Leo make an appearance, both after absences due to illness. The guys were looking well rested and happy to catch up with shed mates again.

We were pleased to welcome Ray and Sam representing Urbotanica, our new 'business' partners. Both were quite impressed with our shed operation.

Karrinyup Community Men's Shed Christmas Lunch

On Monday 20th December 2021, 42 members celebrated Christmas with a sausage sizzle lunch under the shade of the gigantic spreading ficus tree.

Those present enjoyed catching up with members we only see on these occasions.

Many members only attend the shed on a special occasion or one to two days a week.

Event - Stirling Farmers Market, 21 November 2021

On Sunday, 21st November a group of Shedders attended the Stirling Farmers market with their very best "selling hats" on. The event was co-ordinated by Frank D'Silva and Peter Buegge, and with help from other members ensured that it was a successful day.

This year many more members contributed by making items for sale.

Two types of rocking horses, different sizes and shapes of serving boards/platters, picnic tables, bird boxes, etc were some of the items which sold very quickly. The product range and the quality was much better as compared to previous years.

Many members came in to manage the stall and talk to the general public.

Some members of the public showed interest in how we use recycled timber and this raised the awareness of the Men's Shed and its purpose.

Visit by Premier Mark McGowan and Balcatta MLA David Michael, 8 January 2021

WA Premier Mark McGowan and Member for Balcatta David Michael visited on 8 January 2021 to formally announce that we will receive funding if the Labor Party is re-elected in March.

Bunnings Balcatta sausage sizzle, 18 October 2020

Members of the Shed ran the first fund-raiser sausage sizzle at Bunnings Balcatta on Sunday 18 October 2020. This revenue will go towards improving our shed facilities - for the benefit of all members.

Stirling Farmer's Market October 2020

The KCMS stall at Stirling Farmer's Market on Sunday 4 October was organised by Frank D'Silva and Norm Patison, with assistance from a band of helpers.

Ice Cream Cart October 2020

Kingsley McGuire, Deane Palmer and Jeff Crookes brought a little sunshine into the lives of residents at Brightwater's Onslow House care home, Subiaco, on 8 October 2020 when they helped Brightwater's Adriana Philippou unveil a new ice-cream cart.

Residents were delighted when treated to ice-creams for morning tea. The cart, constructed by Kingsley at KCMS, will bring happiness to residents this coming summer when care home manager John does his rounds of the rooms ringing his bell and serves residents with their icy treats.

Shed photos June 2020

Machinery

Dust collection piping

Table saw

Using bandsaw

Karrinyup Men's Shed at Stirling Markets

Karrinyup Community Men's Shed at Stirling Markets

Incontinence presentation 11 February 2019.

Presenters Jo Milios and Laura Malcolm

Presenter Mario Said (front centre) and members

Presenter Jo Milios and members

Annual General Meeting 2018.

Visitors L to R: Adam Spagnolo, Chris Brereton, Mark Irwin, Giovanni Italiano, and members

Left to right: Mark Irwin, Trevor Holland, David Michael, Tony Strickland, Ross Daniel

Members

Carport paving project 1st and 2nd November 2018.

Left to right: Mark, Jim, Karl

Left to right: Jeff, Terry, Murray, Norm

Left to right: Team leaders Jim, Mark

Early photos August 2018

Entry veranda

Entry veranda

Storage shed and carport

Jim demonstrating