Thirroul celebrates 30th anniversary of Men's Sheds in Australia

By Chris Hay, secretary of Thirroul Men’s Shed

Thirroul Men’s Shed held a BBQ Lunch for members and guests on Tuesday 5th September to celebrate 30 years of Men’s Shed in Australia.

Beth Gow from AMSA attended and spoke on the importance of Men’s Sheds especially for those who have retired.

Men’s Sheds are not just about making things or working with timber, the social side, organised outings and activities are an important part of what Men’s Sheds are about, especially for those who are living on their own.

Charlie Taylor and Bob Ascoli spoke on the early days of TMS starting in a backyard garage with no power or amenities to where we are today. Thirroul Men’s Shed has been going for 13 years. We currently have around 60 members and our Shed is located in the railway overflow carpark off Church Street.

The Shed is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for work and a camera/computer group meet on Wednesday mornings.

For more information, email Gary Grace or Chris Hay on thirroulmensshed@gmail.com