There are over a thousand Men’s Sheds in this wide brown land. Your Helensburgh Men’s Shed has been a strong and vibrant member of the 2508 community since 2016, helping local charities, sports groups, single parents, and everyone else who needs help with a project or a cherished item that needs restoring.

We’ve operated in Stanny Park, out of the little Anglican Hall. Then we grew and grew, and had great success at Parkes Street. And now, as we get closer (fingers crossed) to getting land to build a permanent facility, we’ve moved to a beautiful part of our region - Darkes Forest. We’re actually so far into the Forest we’re in Wollondilly Shire, but we’re still Helensburgh Men’s Shed.

Why would you want to come down Darkes Forest Road to visit our Shed? Well, as you come, you can pick up a lovely meal (best chips ever) from Binners Food Truck. Do you like apples and crisply delicious cider? Then Glenbernie, the longest-running family-owned orchard in the area, is for you. Do you love horses, the outdoors, and fresh air? Go for a gallop at Darkes Forest Riding Ranch.

Then there’s Dharawal National Park at our doorstep, ready for bushwalking, mountain-bike riding, or a visit to Maddens Falls for a foot bath.

And, right at the end of the road, at #624, is the Men’s Shed. The Shed in the Forest, a countryside place of leisure, learning, relaxation, creation, and fun. We are open Monday to Wednesdays, 9am to 3pm, and would love you to visit us on our first Open Day in the Forest, Saturday, May 3. Have a vote and a Democracy Sausage, then pop down to your Men’s Shed for a chat and a tour.