KuShed Bulletins

News and updates from the Shed — download past issues below

Our bulletins keep members and friends up to date with news, projects, events, and stories from the Shed. Published several times a year — the most recent is always at the top.

2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015

2025

  • 2025 — Jun 25 — Steam bending arrives at the Shed; Patricio’s toy donation story; RFS fit-out; bowling club lockers; Men’s Health Week dementia forum; Paul Nelson’s ukulele; bee box team hits 5,000.
  • 2025 — Jan 4 — Bee box program record income ($37,199); Ben Hur’s heirloom chess set; AMSA Innovative Fundraising Award nomination; Christmas closure notice.

2024

  • 2024 — Nov 17 — Sensory wall for women’s refuge (Design For Hope); new equipment purchases funded by bee box income; Shed operations update.
  • 2024 — Oct 7 — Spring activities update; member project showcases; safety reminders; upcoming events.
  • 2024 — Jun 23 — Men’s Health Week forum and lunch (50+ attendees); Bob Lions OAM; Scout Hall repairs; welding course with Richard Butcher; Red Cross display stands; Hammond Aged Care lolly trolleys.

2023

  • 2023 — Nov 13 — End of year wrap-up; member activities; committee news; Christmas break arrangements.
  • 2023 — Sep 20 — Boccia slides delivered to Australian Institute of Sport; Jenga set for National Centre for Childhood Grief; 3D printing projects; member profiles.
  • 2023 — Apr 24 — 18 outdoor easels for Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Gardens exhibition; woodturning projects; new member welcome; safety accreditation reminders.

2022

  • 2022 — Nov 3 — End of year projects review; community contributions summary; committee elections; Christmas arrangements.
  • 2022 — Sep 20 — Spring working bee; new tool acquisitions; member project updates; bee box production milestone.
  • 2022 — Jul 22 — Mid-year BBQ; Kevin Jeffress presented with appreciation gift for bee box program; Bunnings Pymble partnership noted; member project showcase.
  • 2022 — Jun 13 — Men’s Health Week activities; member wellbeing focus; workshop safety update; upcoming events.
  • 2022 — May 15 — Autumn project updates; community build progress; new accreditation requirements; member news.
  • 2022 — Apr 8 — Post-Covid reopening update; safety protocols; member return to Shed; project restarts.
  • 2022 — Jan 27 — New year opening; 2022 program preview; committee update; member welcome back.
  • 2022 — Jan 4 — Christmas/New Year closure notice; 2021 year in review; highlights from the past twelve months.

2021

  • 2021 — Dec 17 — End of year wrap-up; Christmas lunch; member contributions for 2021; committee thank-you.
  • 2021 — Nov 27 — Spring project updates; community builds in progress; member news and events.
  • 2021 — Nov 1 — Kindergarten library boxes (Kids Club Killara and Roseville); garden beds for Little Wallabies Early Learning Centre; Fresh Tracks Foundation foot supports.
  • 2021 — Oct 6 — Spring reopening after Covid restrictions; safety protocols update; member return arrangements.
  • 2021 — Sep 29 — Covid update; Shed reopening plans; member communications; committee news.
  • 2021 — Aug 27 — Lockdown update; members encouraged to stay connected; project planning during closure; mental health resources.
  • 2021 — Jul 16 — Mid-year update; winter project showcase; bee box production continues; member news.
  • 2021 — Jul 7 — Committee update; financial report summary; new member welcome; safety reminders.
  • 2021 — Jun 27 (Special) — Special edition: AGM outcomes; committee elections; 2020-21 financial summary.
  • 2021 — Jun 22 — Men’s Health Week 2021; community project updates; upcoming AGM notice.
  • 2021 — May 19 — Autumn project updates; new tool inductions; member profiles; community build progress.
  • 2021 — Apr 19 — Post-Easter update; project showcases; safety accreditation schedule; member news.
  • 2021 — Mar 18 — First bulletin of 2021; year plans and program preview; committee introductions; member welcome.
  • 2021 — Feb 13 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2021 — Jan 8 (Special) — Special edition: new year opening arrangements; Covid protocols; committee communications.

2020

Summaries for this period are generic — update individually as content is reviewed.

  • 2020 — Dec 16 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2020 — Nov 26 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2020 — Oct 29 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2020 — Sep 18 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2020 — Aug 22 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2020 — Jul 28 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2020 — Jun 25 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2020 — Jun 17 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2020 — Jun 3 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2020 — May 16 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2020 — Apr 28 — Covid lockdown update; Shed closure; member welfare communications.
  • 2020 — Apr 16 — Covid lockdown update; Shed closure; member welfare communications.
  • 2020 — Apr 5 — Covid lockdown update; Shed closure; member welfare communications.
  • 2020 — Mar 26 — Covid lockdown update; Shed closure announcement; member welfare communications.
  • 2020 — Mar 23 — Covid lockdown update; Shed closure announcement; member welfare communications.
  • 2020 — Mar 14 — Covid-19 response planning; safety protocols; member communications.
  • 2020 — Mar 8 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2020 — Feb 6 — Member news, project updates and Shed activities.
  • 2020 — Jan 6 — New year opening; 2020 program preview; member welcome back.

2019

Summaries for this period are generic — update individually as content is reviewed.

2018

Summaries for this period are generic — update individually as content is reviewed.

2017

Summaries for this period are generic — update individually as content is reviewed.

2016

Summaries for this period are generic — update individually as content is reviewed.

2015

Summaries for this period are generic — update individually as content is reviewed.