- Randalls Bay Excursion 30th November
The Wooden Boat Guild and Small Craft Tasmania are organising a ‘Sunday outing’ on the water for 30th November which should be of interest to many LBT members. See >>the flyer<< for details. - Washing the dishes
The bad news was that our old dishwasher finally came to ‘end of life’ after many years of faithful service. But all was not lost: we applied to Bendigo Bank to fund a replacement and they came to the party. The new dishwasher has just been installed. Big thanks to Andy Ritchie who saw this… Read more: Washing the dishes - Monday night Mediterranean
On Monday night bring along your falafels, Greek salad, favourite pasta dish, couscous or something else: just so long as it hails from the Med. Also something to drink and $5 for the kitty. - Imagine in the Shed
After a trailer loading mishap Imagine needs a hole patched. Dave Conway is on the job. - Lake St Clair trip 2025
Two Skiffs were rowed across Lake St Clair on the weekend of November 1-2 by members of the LBT. It is a spectacular location and, given the sort of weather we experienced, great for rowing and sailing. Read a full description with some of the photos >>here<<. - SOS26 Expression Of Interest
If you wish to participate is the Sail or Safari (31st January – 5th February 2026) complete the Expression of Interest Form >>here<<. As the descriptor at the head of this form states: ‘Completing this EOI does not commit you to anything or mean you have booked or reserved a place – this will be… Read more: SOS26 Expression Of Interest - A British menu for Monday night
It is back to the auld country for inspiration for recipes for this Monday. Bring your dish, plus $5 for the kitty and something to drink after 6pm. Dinner served around 7pm. And we notice that the new dishwasher has arrived! - WBC Quick and Dirty November 14
See flyer below for an invitation to this event. - Wooden Boat Centre scholarship
As the flyer below says, there is an opportunity for young women in the Huon Valley to apply for a scholarship for a course at the Wooden Boat Centre. More details >>here<<. - On the Water day 1
The weather we have been having had us looking over our shoulders, but in the event Thursday turned out to be a perfect,still, sunny, early spring day for getting on the water. The students from Franklin Primary School were all attention for the initial introduction from Mike Dredge, and were soon practicing there skills on… Read more: On the Water day 1 - Milling planks for the Scout house
The Scout camp at Charlotte’s Cove is a favourite destination for LBT expeditions. It needs some repair work done and Chris and Sally volunteered to provide timber for the job. On Thursday Keith, Nell, Endra and Richard headed up to their block near Rocky Cape to help them out. They are very experienced hands at… Read more: Milling planks for the Scout house - Lake St Clair Expedition
The expeditioners leave next Friday morning, so if you see lots of activity and boats being removed on trailers don’t be alarmed. - Quick and dirty November 14th
The Living Boat Trust is participating in the Wooden Boat Centre’s ‘quick and dirty’ boat building day on Friday November 14th. Part of our involvement will be to provide the catering. If you would like to help please contact Endra O’May 0412 168552. - Monday night BBQ
Let’s hope the weather improves so we can take advantage of daylight saving. Bring something for the hotplate, something to share, something to drink and $5 for the kitty. After 6pm, but the consensus is that we will sit down to eat a little later now that we sun is up a bit longer –… Read more: Monday night BBQ - What’s new at the Wooden Boat Centre
Find out >>here<<. - Stuff happening on Tuesday
Black Swan is looking even more beautiful. The rickety legs on the bandsaw have been replaced by a wheeled platform so that it can easily be moved around. Thanks Des! Generally daylight is a good thing, but not when you can see it between the planks of your boat. David Pittaway is on the case,… Read more: Stuff happening on Tuesday - Geeveston Past Trades & Crafts Festival
To celebrate the 160th anniversary of the town, The Geeveston Guild will host a heritage display, featuring a variety trades and crafts familiar to our residents of days gone by. When: Sunday 26th October Time: 10am – 4pm Where: Geeveston Community Hall Find out more >>here<<. - Seniors Week
On Sunday afternoon Brian Pain and Chloe brought the last party of passengers back to Franklin after another successful Seniors Week. Nancy is an ideal boat for this sort of activity, and a cup of tea and biscuits and a good chat in the Shed rounds off the day. Jane and her friends very sensibly… Read more: Seniors Week - Wanted: kerosine burner
Doug Winkler is preparing his boat to bring it down to Dover from Melbourne. He is missing the burners for his old kerosene stove. He called in at the Shed on the off chance that somebody might have some tucked into their back pockets and are finding them uncomfortable there. If you are in this… Read more: Wanted: kerosine burner - Peter Marmion on walking the coast of Tasmania
This was a Richard Edwards suggestion. He was part of the multitude who couldn’t get in the door to hear Peter Marmion’s presentation at the Royal Society and asked the LBT to organise (with Pete) a reprise event at the Palais. He thought the LBT Shed would be too small a venue, and he was… Read more: Peter Marmion on walking the coast of Tasmania
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