Welcome to
Cambridge Community MenzShed,
A Shed of Champions.
The return of Cambridge Community MenzShed is happening.
The Cambridge Community Menzshed is set to open in 2024 at the former Leamington Dairy Factory, 296 Lamb Street Cambridge. Located where Carlyle, Rotoorangi, and Lamb Streets meet, we're excited to restore this building for a place where fellow enthusiasts can share skills, volunteer, and enjoy camaraderie. Stay tuned for more updates.
2024 Annual General Meeting of the Cambridge Menzshed Inc
The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Cambridge Menzshed Inc has been set for Saturday the 7th December 10.30am at the Menzshed.
Members are invited to submit items for the agenda to the Secretary Myles Prebble (myles@fbinvestments.co.nz) at least 7 days before the meeting.
Members are invited to submit nominations for the Committee in writing to the Secretary at least 7 days before the meeting. Nominated members must sign a consent form and confirm that they are not disqualified from serving as an officer of Cambridge Community Menzshed, (ref: pages 13-14 of the Constitution). Forms available from Myles Prebble or Mike Gast.
Agenda
1. Members Present (quorum is 50% of membership).
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes of previous meeting (Inaugural General Meeting )
4. Annual report of Committee
5. Financial statement
6. Committee Resolutions (if any)
7. Appointment of Committee (up to 6 members)
8. Subscription for the coming year and due date.
9. Members Resolutions
10. Any Other Business
October Update
Progress continues on the transformation of this great old building. Please note our new address (296 Lamb Street, Leamington), although it may be a while before you can search online for the building using it.
Many members have given generously of their time and skills to move your project on, our thanks to all of them: without you guys we couldn’t have come so far so quickly!
Under the leadership of Marty Senior, supported by his crew, we now have the structure of the smoko and kitchen area, with insulation in and inner lining due to go up in the next couple of days. Toilets also framed, awaiting finish once the plumber has installed the whiteware and connected the services.
We have power and lighting inside, the main lights are really effective and provide all the working illumination we will need.
The roof tin has been fully replaced on the Carlyle St. side and repaired temporarily on the East side. We’re not expecting any more leaks. New powered roller doors were installed on Friday 25th; they will enhance building security and help keep us warmer in winter. They look great!
Neil Grubb and Nick Dromgoole have made up inner security screens for the large windows and once painted they will be ready to install.
Cambridge Lions have generously donated a set of 20 comfortable chairs for the smoko room and two tubs for handwashing etc..
Passers-by will see that the posts for a perimeter fence on Carlyle and Lamb streets are in, fence and gates coming in the next few days.
We have had a steady stream of visitors, keen to see what has been achieved, everyone is really pleased to see this great old building come back to life. If you haven’t called by yet now is a good time to come and have a look.
For your diaries, our first AGM will be on Saturday 7th December at 10.30am. Followed by Grand Opening, more details to follow soon.
September Update
Hello Everyone.
September has been very busy for the MenzShed with lots happening behind the scene as well as a huge amount of work been carried out tirelessly by the many Community MenzShed members/volunteers in the refit-out of the old Dairy Factory building.
We have had a new concrete floor laid on top of the old floor by GDK Contracting. Work on the outside walls has been started to cover and fix rotting boards. The inside walls have been relined and are about to be painted. The new kitchen area inside the shed has been framed up. New wiring has been added.
Those who have been giving up your time to clean, nail, drive, hammer, paint, etc we say a big thanks to you wonderful volunteers. We haven't been able to get where we are now with out your time, energy and commitment.
We have had two visitors to the MenzShed in recent weeks. First to visit was the Waipa District Mayor Susan O'Regan who came and checked out the progress being made and this week we had National MP Louise Upton coming along to give her tick of approval on the progress being made.
August Update
Well it has been all go behind the scenes at the Cambridge MenzShed.
We now have a fully signed Community Lease at 151 Carlyle Street for a period of 15 years. Thanks for the hard work securing this committee members and thank you Cambridge Council.
If you are passing the MenzShed building you will now see the new Cambridge MenzShed signs up on the building. They look fantastic.
After a few delays the new roof is due to start on the 26th August by the Councils contractor so keep an eye out for this. Im unsure what colour we are getting but im sure the sun wont be reflecting into any neighbours eyes.
July MenzShed Update
Big thanks to those MenShed members who were able to make it on Wednesday (10th July) with their rolled up their sleeves, gloves, shovels, pry bars etc and got stuck into clearing out the old Dairy Factory of its unwanted goods and rubbish.
This went very smoothly and we created a good pile of rubbish.
We would also like to give a big thanks to Paul Garland and his team for providing his digger, tractor and trailer and helping to level the surface around the shed, giving the grounds a good clean up and then carting away the excess grass and soil.
Paul and his Team were at it again on Thursday (today). Amazing generosity Paul.
June MenzShed Update
Click on the PDF button below to read the latest news/information about the CCM (Cambridge Community Menzshed).
"Amazing". We now have 40 members signed up and 32 of them are now paid members.
Things are starting to progress quickly; so start to roll up your sleeves, put your boots on and get prepared to get your hands dirty.
Roll up your sleeves for the revival project at Old Leamington Dairy Factory
With the hot news that Cambridge Community Menzshed have secured the old Leamington Dairy Factory lease for the premises of the Menzshed we will be looking for volunteers to help with cleaning and refurbishing the premises for our future needs.
Membership Application form
We now have a membership application form for anyone wishing to join the Cambridge Community MenzShed (CCM).
If you would like to join we request you read our CCM Constitution and Code of Conduct (see below) as you have to agree to these as a requirement when signing the form.
Once you have read the Constitution please click on the application button which will take you to the form to be filled out.
There is a joining fee of $50 which can be paid directly into the Cambridge Community MenzShed bank account (02-0300-0239638-000 ). When making your payment online please ensure you type under 'Code' ( the number '2') and under 'Reference' (your 'Surname').
Thank you
We look forward to seeing you at our meetings and the shed, from the CCM team.
Our Values
Respect
Respect the confidentiality and privacy of participants, their rights and decisions.
Support local
All work is created at the shed and we won't compete with local tradies.
Provide
Provide a safe and supportive social environment and a safe physical environment.
Conditions
Restrictions on membership exist. View on application page.
Think you want to join?
Contact us
Opening hours to be confirmed at a later date
Phone:
Myles Prebble, Secretary 021 165 0990
Email:
cambridge.menzshed@gmail.com
Our location
296 Lamb Street, Cambridge