Eltham Men's Shed Incorporated

EVENTS CALENDAR

Upcoming Events

28
Oct

Members Briefing 9:30AM
MONDAY

28
Oct

Wood & Metal Workshops from 8:30am
MONDAY

28
Oct

Garden Group from 8:30am
MONDAY

28
Oct

Genealogy Group 11:00am
MONDAY

28
Oct

Bike Repair Workshop @ 1pm
MONDAY

29
Oct

Walking Group @ 8:30am
TUESDAY

		Meets every Tuesday at 8:30am at the Eltham Library for a one hour walk followed by a coffee.

29
Oct

Bike Ride 9:30am
TUESDAY

29
Oct

Music Group at 1:00pm
TUESDAY

30
Oct

Wood & Metal Workshops from 8:30am
WEDNESDAY

30
Oct

Garden Group
WEDNESDAY

30
Oct

Tool & Toy Refurbishment Group 10:00am
WEDNESDAY

31
Oct

Wallking Group @ 8:30am
THURSDAY

31
Oct

Photography Group 10:00am
THURSDAY

31
Oct

Technology Group 12:30pm
THURSDAY

1
Nov

Bike Ride 9:30am
FRIDAY

1
Nov

Seniors Morning Tea at 11:30am
FRIDAY

1
Nov

Games & Gossip Group 1:00pm
FRIDAY

5
Nov

Inner Workshop 12:30pm
TUESDAY

6
Nov

Woodshop Toolbox Meeting - 9:00am
WEDNESDAY

8
Nov

Committee Meeting 12:30PM
FRIDAY

12
Nov

Photo/Picture Framing Group 10:00am
TUESDAY

19
Nov

Dine Out at 6:00pm
TUESDAY

20
Nov

Lou's Lunch 12:00pm
WEDNESDAY

29
Nov

Sundowners 4:00pm
FRIDAY

11
Dec

Christmas Break-up Dinner
WEDNESDAY

No. of Site Visits

WELCOME

WELCOME TO ELTHAM MEN'S SHED

Established in 2014, Eltham Men’s Shed is a community-based, not for profit, volunteer organisation that provides a safe and friendly environment where men can meet other men, develop new friendships and connect with their community. Our purpose is to support the health and well-being of our members.

The Shed offers a variety of social and practical activities throughout the week including Wood and Metal Workshops, Bicycle Restoration, Gardening, Technology and Photography. Members are able to work on projects at their own pace in their own time and in the company of other men.

Our weekly social gathering updates members on current activities, invites guest speakers and provides an opportunity to enjoy a cuppa and chat. A variety of other social activities are available including group travel, 4WD outings and dinners.

CURRENT NEWS

Eltham Men's Shed celebrates its 10th birthday

Monday, 23 September 2024

The Eltham Men's Shed has celebrated its 10th birthday.

In late 2013 the local Rotary Club came up with an idea. Let's see if there is interest in establishing a Men's Shed in Eltham. Rotary sponsored a community meeting from which a steering committee was appointed and 6 months later the Eltham Men's Shed had its first meeting. These meetings were iitially in space provided buy the Judd Book Village. In 2016 after an extensive search for a permanent home, the Nillumbik Shire Council made availabe the current site which until then had been a kindergarten.

From a modest membership of about 40 the shed has grown and now has in excess of 130 members.

It is open most days of the week with an extensive range of activities including:

- Wood and Metal Workshops
- Garden Group
- Bike Repair Workshop
- Genealogy Group
- Walking Group (3 times a week)
- Bike Riding Group (twice a week)
- Music Group
- Inner Workshop (Men's Group)
- Picture Framing Group
- Tool & Toy Refurbishment Group
- Digital Photography Group
- Technology Group
- Games & Gossip Group

And there are regular social activities:

- Monday meeting of all members
- Dine-out dinner each month at a local restaurant
- A monthly inhouse lunch
- End of month evening BBQ
- Regular Outings.

The photo to the right shows Greg Mitchael receiving his life time membership award at the 10th birthday celebtations. Greg was there at the start and has been an outstanding contributor to the success of the Elltham Shed.

He is accompanied by his fellow lifetime members, Jim Gundrum the first President of the Shed, and Harry Morris the first Secretary of the Shed.

Without the efforts and drive of these three along with the help of many others, the Eltham Men's Shed would not be the thriving Men's Shed that it has become.