Wow – April already! And we’ve seen a time change for (hopefully) the last time in our lives! About the only thing I’ll regret about not having to shift the clocks is that it was my annual cue to change batteries in clocks and smoke detectors. I’ll have to find a different way to remind myself… As always, suggestions and submissions for this newsletter are welcome and encouraged. I would especially like to have some more “Cool Tools” to display! What has Bowen Island Men’s Sh

Wow – 2026 is already 1/12th in the can – I’m always amazed at how so little time seems to elapse between newsletters! We’ve had a relatively-quiet January from the Shed perspective, except for the important milestone of our first Annual General Meeting (more below). It’s hard for me to digest the fact that we’ve only just started and yet we’ve accomplished so much! As always, suggestions and submissions are encouraged! I would especially like to have some more “Cool Tools” t

Welcome – and Happy New Year! Well, 2025 is almost entirely behind us – and for our friends south of the border, it’s been a tumultuous 12 months! Luckily we have escaped relatively unscathed up here in Canadia, and as a result we’ve got a lot to be thankful for. We have certainly learned that democracy can be fragile, and therefore we are all responsible for safeguarding what we have. Our Bowen Men’s Shed had a tremendous first year, and our success should give us great prid