RACQ Foundation Visit

RACQ Foundation Visit

RACQ Foundation visit to Men’s Shed on Monday and Tuesday 11/12th Oct. We’ve just enjoyed a visit from RACQ’s Rural Relief team who stayed in Mt Perry for a week and helped out all the local organisations with their help and expertise. We had two of the fellows,...
Tram Update August 2021

Tram Update August 2021

We are still moving forward with the trams revival – all the external rust patches have been repaired and the exterior surface preparation has been done. The priming (undercoat) is almost complete and will be finished soon. The next phase will be the epoxy finish in...
New Pub Table from Copper Mine Creek Bridge Timbers

New Pub Table from Copper Mine Creek Bridge Timbers

Jim B and Brian G rescued the discarded timbers from the old Copper Mine Creek bridge south of Mt Perry. These massive old pieces of hardwood were crafted into a stunning table that was donated to the Mt Perry pub. A great part of Mt Perry history has been preserved...
Who is this Joker?

Who is this Joker?

Jim B, with some help from other members of the Mt Perry Men’s Shed, built a glass cabinet to house the cards for the Grand Hotels “Joker Draw”. We are all hoping that this will bring us luck, but even if we don’t win – the beer is always...
Park Bench project for the Arts Group.

Park Bench project for the Arts Group.

Following a request from Patty Klaassen we have agreed to make a park bench in honour of the late Shelley Kelly. Gavin managed to get some great planks for this from Slab Happy (Bob Neal) and we’re getting this ready now for their Art Exhibition in October. Well...