Woodford Mens Shed

THE WOODFORD and Dis- of the house and meet people,” trict Men’s Shed has sprung he said. back into action this year af- Woodwork, metal work, ter a quiet time last year due leather work and machinery to Covid-19.

are among the activities, and Now in its 10th year, the collecting bottles and cans Woodford-based Men’s Shed for the Containers for Change has between 40 and 50 mem- project has proven to be a good bers, but is keen to seek more, money spinner. with president Peter Gold- Local politicians including ing emphasising: “the whole Andrew Powell have attend Men’s Shed concept is abouted the Woodford venue and men’s health.”

sought items such as benches “Whether it’s physical, for schools, while members mental or social problems, it from Moreton Bay Regional gives them a chance to get out Council have also benefited from the work of the Men’s Shed.

Peter said that people some- times approached the Men’s shed with an item in need of repair, and the question “Can you fix this?”

Peter said it could be hard to find a business that would undertake a task such as fixing a leg on an old rocking chair, while members of the Men’s Shed were more than happy to fulfil the request.

Peter nonetheless said the group was conscious that “what we do is not in competi- tion with anyone in town”. “We make things and fix things, although some guys just come for a chat and a laugh,” Peter said. He lemphasised that the en- vironment was social, relaxed, low key and informal while there was no need to be con- cerned about being judged. Although many members of the group have been retirees, Peter said people with employ ment were also welcome