Members can be proud of ‘The Shed’
The year’s in full swing at Tin Can Bay Community and Men’s Shed. New courses are planned and new members will be elected to the Committee of Management at our AGM to be held on February 13.
They will carry on the enthusiasm and lead the way forward for members to enjoy perhaps a smoother year than last. Hopefully Covid and the restrictions will not be repeated, allowing members to benefit year round from what the Shed has to offer.
Huge thanks must be given to the hard work of last year’s committee in achieving so many goals – the main one is provision of power.
We’ve certainly come a long way both in the physical appearance, the surrounds and its collaborative/community ‘feel’. Open to both men and women, the Shed and its members benefit from the input, skills, expertise and contributions of all.
A rearrangement of the workshop area now sees a dedicated metal work area, a more functional and well laid out wood working area and a more accessible and organised storage area for hand held power tools, hardware and timber.
New ductwork will soon be installed as part of a dust extraction system thanks to a $4,000 donation from the Tin Can Bay Lions Club.
This system will provide an environment conducive to the health and wellbeing of the members operating machinery within the workshop.
And now that most of the hard work is over, more emphasis will be given to social activities for members such as games challenges, trivia, BBQs and special get-togethers.
Planned future classes include Cajon drum making, resin pouring, beehive making, carving and welding, to name a few.
With the membership year just begun, now is a great time to join and reap the rewards of a full year’s activities. At $50/year it’s less than $1/week. So come on over and see what we can offer you.
We’re located in the City Farm / Community Complex area, Tin Can Bay and we’re always open each weekday between 9am-noon and some afternoons and weekends as well.
Lathe / Scroll Saw classes are on each morning, Macrame is 9am Monday, Computer/IT/Phone is on Thursdays 1-2pm and Chess/Rummikub at 9am, Fridays.
Call Bryan Phillips, Shed Manager, on 0420 299 651 for enquiries.
