By Renee Wood
Yarra Glen and District Men’s Shed held its open day on Wednesday 9 November, welcoming local residents to attend and find out more about what the group has to offer.
The Men’s Shed is valued by its members because it provides a space to meet new people and learn new skills for both retired and working men.
By joining the group, it creates a networking and skill sharing opportunity with current members having backgrounds in trades and IT and many who are highly qualified in their fields.
President Tom Hardstaff said the shed is a place for men to go to lift their spirits.
“If you look around no guys look unhappy, all are grateful to be here,” he said.
Social days and events like guest speaker presentations are also part of their offerings with speakers coming in once a month.
Last month it was a jumbo jet pilot and others have been in insurances and health and wellbeing fields.
Membership dropped by 30 per cent due to the pandemic, and the open day was a tool in helping to reintroduce the group to the community.
The Men’s Shed gained a few new recruits at the open day but if you missed the opportunity, men are welcome to pop in any day to discuss joining.
They are open five days a week 9am to 3pm 16 Anzac Ave, Yarra Glen VIC 3775.
