SHOULDER TO SHOULDER
WHAT IS A MEN’S SHED?
The Men’s Shed is any community-based, non-commercial organisation which is open to all males where:
The primary activity is the provision of a safe, friendly and inclusive environment where males are able to gather together and/or work on meaningful projects at their own pace, in their own time and in the company of other males.
The primary objective is to advance the health and well-being of members. Tarago and District Men’s Shed is a member of Australian Men’s Shed Association - https://mensshed.org/
Membership is open to all men resident in Tarago and the wider district.
Option 1: 2022 Membership - $30 including insurance to operate in the workshop.
Option 2: 2022 Friend of the Shed - $10 includes Shed attendance and information on events and Shed updates. Does not included workshop access.
The Shed started in January 2017 and was located at the Show Grounds until the new purpose-built shed was opened by the Governor General on 17 February 2019. It is located in the centre of Tarago at 22 Wallace St. Group days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9AM to 4PM, however two or more members may access the Shed at other times by arrangement. The Shed facilities are available to the wider community, by arrangement.
Our Shed observes safe work practices, aims to improve the well-being of all men and support the community. Our members come from all walks of life, have a diversity of skills, take people as they find them, always attempt to support each other, are happy to help and provide advice and have a laugh.
Activities. The Shed offers a range of relaxation and recreation activities including:
Coffee, cookies and conversation;
Workshop activities, either individual or on behalf of the community;
Programmes for a healthy mind, body & spirit including guest speakers;
Games - darts, quoits, hookey, cards, board games;
Visits to industry, other Sheds and local points of interest;
Excursions and camping trips;
Fundraising for the shed & community;
Assistance for those with special needs;
Mentoring others in the use of workshop tools and equipment;
Committee meetings, open to all, held first Thursday of the month.
Any other stuff members can think of and accommodate.
A Typical Day at the Shed: Arrive about nine, get a coffee, meet and greet, head off to workshop to finish off your project or get some guidance on how to do welding or wood-turning; OR sit in the recreation room to have a chat, read the paper, ask for some advice about your water pump problem, get a gripe off your chest that you have about the weather, brag about your grandchildren , listen to some music, browse through our library, use the internet facilities desk, stand around swapping stories with others. Just relax and then have lunch. JOIN US - our regulars are glad they did!
Contact: taragodistrictmensshed@gmail.com
Peter Styles President 0491 717 347
Dominic Johnson Secretary 0478 654 844
