Welcome 
The Bowral Community Mens Shed 

Uniting Church Bowral
 

Without the continued support and sponsorship of the Uniting Church Bowral our new shed valued at some $ 80,000 would not be possible.    For this we are most grateful

 

UnitingCare Ageing - Northern Sydney Region 
A major sponsor and partner of Bowral Community Men's Shed. 
Ivan Armstrong CEO and the executive committee  provided support and advice both initially and ongoing for which we are extremely grateful. UnitingCare continued to pay our Co-ordinator's wages  after the initial Grant  expired. We have no doubt that Bowral Community Men's Shed would not exist today without the help of UnitingCare - Ageing Northern Sydney Region and Lane Cove Men's Shed, especially Ruth Vanherk the Co-ordinator whose expertise, support and assistance has also contributed to our success.   
 
Partnership includes Bowral Uniting Church and UnitingCare Ageing- Northern Sydney Region;

Major Supporter
Major Supporter from the initial foundation is Wingecarribee Health Association for Men (WHAM); and Bowral Community Men's Shed Advisory Committee.   

 

 

Where are we?
Bowral is located in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia, approximately 130 kilometers south of Sydney.   It is situated in a cool climate area, 700 meters above sea level.


What is the Mens 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 to socialize.
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 being lost.
So 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 could also feel viable and vigorous by contributing to community needs - and create projects of personal interest and expertise.
The Bowral Community Men's Shed has been set up to meet these needs and to 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

Wingecarribee Community Foundation (WCF) Philanthropy Awards

More than 100 people gathered at Bowral Memorial Hall on Friday 18th May to celebrate the second Wingecarribee Community Foundation (WCF) Philanthropy Awards. Ten individuals, two community organizations and a business were recognized for their philanthropic activities. Dr Peter Spitzer (Dr Fruit-Loop, co-founder of the Hunour Foundation presented the awards.

Bowral Community Men’s Shed received a Commendation for Philanthropy Award for the opportunity they give men to contribute to the community and build friendships. Bowral Shed took advantage of the opportunity to display some of the members’ work including wood-turned bowls and pens, hand-made toys and carved wooden boxes. Larger items and community projects were displayed via photographs.

The delegation accompanying the Co-ordinator Jeanette Frangoff were thrilled to receive recognition for the community project work they do. Bowral Men’s Shed members from left to right:- John Bado, Keith Withers, Bill Dinning, John Asshurst, Peter Prett, Paul Broekhuizen, Keith Bursill and Cor Hystek.


Click HERE for Slide show of Opening of New Mens Shed
September 06
 

How do you contact us?
02 4862 5285
Tuesday & Thursdays

For More information please contact
The Co-ordinator:
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