Saturday, May 23, 2009
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HOW IT ALL BEGAN
On the 7th January 2005 a group of 8 men met to discuss the formation of a Men's Shed in Taree. Topics addressed for possible inclusion in the project were mentoring,building self esteem and confidence, friendship, small tool woodwork,general shed work and working with men that were socially or medically isolated. It was decided to name the group Manning River Men's Shed.
What is the Men's Shed?
The Shed holds an important place in the Australian culture. It can be a reservoir of memories,experiences and a place to share skills and socialise. We've all read reports which tell us that good health is based on
many factors including self-esteem, feeling productive and valuable to society, having social relationships and being active.
Many retired people have had to downsize their living arrangements, often resulting in the man's personal space usually a garden shed or workshop lost. So hence the idea of a Community Shed was born.
Here men could come and share a fantastic variety of tools, still pursue their interest in pastimes and hobbies, spend time with other blokes of similar interest, learn new skills or use tools for the first time - or keep old skills honed and productive. Here men can also feel viable and vigorous by contributing to community needs - and create projects of personal interest and expertise.
The Manning River Men's Shed Inc has been set up to meet these needs and provide a substitute space for "Shedless blokes". Besides encouraging new social activities and friendships, the Men's Shed also provides access to other networks for men including local activities and men's health information.
What is the Men's Shed?
The Shed holds an important place in the Australian culture. It can be a reservoir of memories,experiences and a place to share skills and socialise. We've all read reports which tell us that good health is based on
many factors including self-esteem, feeling productive and valuable to society, having social relationships and being active.
Many retired people have had to downsize their living arrangements, often resulting in the man's personal space usually a garden shed or workshop lost. So hence the idea of a Community Shed was born.
Here men could come and share a fantastic variety of tools, still pursue their interest in pastimes and hobbies, spend time with other blokes of similar interest, learn new skills or use tools for the first time - or keep old skills honed and productive. Here men can also feel viable and vigorous by contributing to community needs - and create projects of personal interest and expertise.
The Manning River Men's Shed Inc has been set up to meet these needs and provide a substitute space for "Shedless blokes". Besides encouraging new social activities and friendships, the Men's Shed also provides access to other networks for men including local activities and men's health information.
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