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Back in May, I published a blog proclaiming the end of the Virtual Shed project - and a mere two hours later the Neighbourhood Centre received a call informing us that we'd been offered an extention to our grant to continue the Virtual Shed another twelve months.
So, like Phoenix rising from the ashes, the Virtual Shed has another life. Our thanks go to the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs for considering the work we've been doing important enough to keep funding the project. To say we've been overwhelmed by the show of faith is an understatement.
Now it's getting back to the grind-stone to organise interesting speakers and events for the men of the Upper Hunter while continuing to promote community building, good health and overcoming adversity.
We plan to have four major functions and at least four smaller community gatherings over the next twelve months. So, if you'd like to invite the Virtual Shed to host a function in your town in the Upper Hunter Shire, drop me a line at virtualshed@pacific.net.au or phone on 02 6545 2562 to talk about what sort of activity you'd like to have. Be creative with your ideas but bear in mind the focus needs to be about promoting healthy lifestyle.
And for those who are unaware, a group has formed to get a communal mens shed happening in Scone. The Upper Hunter Mens Shed currently has a drop in service at the rear of the Scone Neighbourhood Centre in Liverpool St each Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm when men of all ages are welcome and encouraged to pop in for a cuppa, chat and companionship. So, come along and see where the Shed is heading.
They're also looking at working on some Community Projects with re-spraying the metal legs of 70 chairs for the Neighbourhood Centre already underway. So why not come along and join in on the fun?
