HMS July 2019 2508 Article

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HMS July 2019 2508 Article

More than wood and metal.

I am often asked, ‘What do you guys do at the Shed?’ (‘Tinkering’ is a phrase that often offends; tinker indeed!) Yes, we make wood and metal articles, toy’s, furniture, animal homes, repair things, make dreams into reality.

But here’s the thing. We also talk. A lot. About man stuff. About the dark places we may have been. The brokenness of humans, and if they can be fixed (yes, they can).

HMS 2508 Magazine June 2019 Article

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HMS 2508 Magazine June 2019 Article

 

The Shed is humming along now, with private commissions such as a music storage unit, bespoke angled bookshelf and antique chair and picture frame restorations being tackled. We are also pleased to be repairing the Stanwell Park SLSC flagpole after it was vandalised, and assisting NINA by building a new ‘golf-game’ for their patrons.

 

HMS 2508 Magazine May 2019 Article

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HMS 2508 Magazine May Article

 

 

It's an exciting time at your Helensburgh Men's Shed. We have completed our move from Stanwell Park, set up our new wood and metal working areas, including a paint booth and dedicated timber and project storage areas, and created a welcoming display and meeting room, including a library and shop.

 

What’s even more encouraging, our membership is growing. Five new men have joined us so far this year, to stand shoulder to shoulder as we travel through life’s good times and life’s challenges.

 

APRIL 2019 2508 ARTICLE

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Your Helensburgh Men’s Shed has moved to199A Parkes Street in the ‘Burgh, a rented, light-industrial factory, where we continue our aim to improve men’s mental, physical and spiritual health and give men a safe place to be themselves.

 

That’s great, isn’t it? Yes, and no. We outgrew the generously provided Anglican Hall in Stanwell Park. As we’ve moved and set up our new facility in town, we realise it too is temporary. The Shed has 30 members now, and with some 900 men aged between 55 and 79 in the 2508 area, this number will grow! (younger blokes are very welcome)

2508 February 2019 Magazine Article

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2508 February 2019 Magazine Article

The shed cleanout. Tidying the garage. ‘I’ve told you for the last time, get that stuff out of here!!’ Downsizing. Making the other half happy. Dealing with the difficulties of a deceased estate. Moving house. Whatever it’s called, or however it’s come about, what to do with often perfectly good ‘stuff’ can be a real problem for many people.

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