http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz en-us Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:33:05 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/post/169347/shed-update-and-bbq-28-august-2026/ The August BBQ was held in sunny Spring weather with a good attendance and the usual fare of sausages onions and bread, washed down by a beer!... Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:19:52 +1200 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/#post169347 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/post/168217/shed-update-and-bbq-31-july-2026/ Despite a bit of midwinter cold and damp, another successful BBQ was held on Friday. Successful winners of the $50 cash draws were John and Dave looking suitably pleased below!... Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:28:27 +1200 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/#post168217 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/post/166923/shed-update-26-june-2026/ It is interesting to look at an original photo Eric Hill took at the start of the MenzShed project and one I took on Friday. Thanks to a huge amount of work from our members, support from our sponsors and the new roof provided by council the old building now looks a treat!... Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:54:32 +1200 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/#post166923 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/post/165954/shed-update-5-june-2026/ A NEW TASK FOR THE SHED - This rather tired Ferguson tractor has been donated to the shed to do up and sell. Anyone interested in assisting with this should see Neale at the Engineering Workshop.... Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:32:37 +1200 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/#post165954 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/post/165582/history-boards-unveiled-by-mayor/ On Tuesday 26 May the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Sponsors were present on site to unveil the new History Boards located beside the Carlyle Street boundary. The Mayor also unveiled the new Sponsor's Board located inside the entry door, shared morning tea with those present and toured the site.The new history boards are well worth a read the next time members are on site.... Fri, 29 May 2026 12:07:46 +1200 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/#post165582 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/post/165313/agm-held-on-saturday-23-may-2026/ The 3rd AGM of the Cambridge Menzshed was held on Saturday 23 May 2026 attended by just more than the required quorum of 50 members.Some got into the comfortable seats at the back early!The meeting was followed by a BBQ lunch and a chance for members to have a chat.... Sun, 24 May 2026 11:24:05 +1200 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/#post165313 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/post/165312/shed-re-roofing-well-advanced/ Following an undertaking made by the Waipa district Council they have almost completed the reroofing of the Menzshed building. All agree that this is a major step towards preserving our important historical building.... Sun, 24 May 2026 11:14:16 +1200 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/#post165312 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/post/161148/anniversary-bbq-27-february-2026/ This BBQ was held on Friday 27 February 2026 as the monthly BBQ, Anniversary Celebration and to aknowledge the opening of the Mechanical Workshop in the round barn.It was attended by 44 members, with BBQ lunch and Prizes!!It was apparent to all that a considerable amount of new establishment work has been done at the shed as well as the Mechanical Workshop.The contribution of Bruce McComb was recognised and it was noted that Craig Ashby is leaving the Committee.Selected photos I took are availab... Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:56:40 +1300 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/#post161148 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/post/160401/february-newsletter/ Hi SheddersThought it was time to update you on Shed matters…… Garry our hard working Treasurer is currently sending out the membership renewal notices for those of us who have their joining anniversary this month and will follow on each month as the year progresses depending on when you joined.So a couple of things related to this….if you receive an invoice please pay it by the due date otherwise Garry has to start chasing you which is work he doesn’t need.Secondly if you have deci... Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:43:58 +1300 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/#post160401 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/post/158173/xmas-bbq-and-awards/ That's it for the year, but it sure goes out with a bang. At our last Friday Bar-B-Q for the year, Mike has awarded two certificates of thanks to Larrne and Graig for their "Over and Above' input to the MenzShed's first year. Both Craig and Larnee also acknowledged the massive effort by many other individuals who have made this first year so memorable and successful. Well done guy's and thanks a lot.... Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:30:34 +1300 http://www.cambridge-menzshed.co.nz/blog/#post158173