Samford
Area Men’s Shed have a wide range of activities, suitable for men of all ages,
interests and levels of experience.
While
many of our members are retired or semi-retired, we welcome men of all ages
(especially younger men) to come along and join in the friendship and
camaraderie on offer at Samford Area Men’s Shed.
The
‘Shed’ is generally open from 8:00am to 4:00pm - Monday to Friday.
You
are most warmly welcome to our weekly get-together (we call it a ‘Talkfest’)
which is on every Tuesday morning from 9:30am.
Want
to know more? Why not contact the Secretary: Mike Lyons by
email at secretary@samfordshed.org.au
So…….what
are our Weekly Activities?
Monday
– The photographers meet
to talk all things photographic (of course) while there is also golf on
offer for those who like to chase little white balls into little holes in a
paddock!
Tuesday
– Social
get-together day – every Tuesday, we gather at the Shed to meet, greet and chat
over coffee, tea and bikkies. Thereafter, we have a ‘formal’ meeting called
the Talkfest where we catch up with the latest news and
developments in the Shed.
Also
on this day, the woodworking group (The Woodies) meet
to do all things ’woody’ and there’s also a walking group who
stride around the streets for fitness and health.
Wednesday
– This is the day
that the ‘Steelies’ get together and work on all things metal.
Not to be outdone, members of the woodworking group also come to the Shed to
work on their own personal projects.
Thursday
– The ‘Woodies”
are at it again! Never stand between a ‘Woody’ and a bench saw or planer! Once
again, they are sawing, planning, sanding and creating all things made of wood.
Friday
– The Art Group meet
in the morning to create magnificent works of art as they apply paint or pencil
to canvas and other mediums.
In
the afternoon – all are invited to come along to the social event of the week –
the Friday Fellowship. We like to get
together at the Shed – just to meet, greet and socialise. Over a cup of tea or
coffee, we talk about all kinds of stuff – not just Shed stuff.
But wait! There’s more!
Once a month – on a Wednesday evening –
the Entertainment Committee arrange for a Guest Speaker to
visit the Shed and talk about their favourite topic. Not only is this
informative and entertaining, but we get to socialise with each other over an
evening meal. Members are encouraged to invite friends and family to attend the
evening as well.
Community Activities
During the year, Samford Area Men’s Shed take on
projects that benefit the local community. Such projects include making
handicrafts and practical items for local kindergartens and the local state
school.
The Samford Show
Every July, Samford Area Men’s Shed makes it’s present
felt at the Samford Show. The primary aim is to show the community just what
the Samford Area Men’s Shed is all about but is also an opportunity to display
and sell the range of handicraft that the men had been working on during the
year.