Mens' Shed Committee

Exciting stuff is happening with the Men's Shed in the Upper Hunter.

One thing we've been trying to achieve through the Virtual Shed Project is generate interest in the formation of a committee willing to take responsibility for getting a permanent Communal Men's Shed happening in or near Scone. The Upper Hunter is sorely lacking in this sort of community asset with only the one functioning Shed in Merriwa.

Late March saw the first meeting of a group of interested men wanting to make this a reality in other parts of the Upper Hunter Shire. Since then, three more meetings have been held each Friday at the Scone Neighbourhood Centre seeing a Steering Committee formed.

Over these meetings, some great energy has been shown with ideas flying thick and fast about how to make this all happen. Committee members have been active in following up leads, exploring options and getting their heads around the formalities of getting a Shed for men to participate in.

Strong interest in the Men's Shed has been shown not only by the men involved in the project, but several other Community Groups in the district who are very interested in working in partnership with the Men's Shed on future projects. This support is great to see.

For the Men's Shed to become a reality and sustain itself over the years to come it will need support from all quarters and in particular, involvement from men across the Shire - if not in the planning, at the very least in becoming a member or taking advantage of the opportunity to have a cuppa.

If you want to become involved, or just learn more about what's being planned, feel free to contact Bernie at the Scone Neighbourhood Centre (02 6545 2562).