Still movement at Linton’s Men’s Shed

THE State government has permitted the Linton and District Men’s Shed to start building their new fit-for-purpose facility during the lockdown period.

President, Michael Hough heads up the “strong little group” and is expecting to see some action at their new home behind the Linton CFA next week.

“We’ve been given the go-ahead to proceed, with builders working as labourers. We’re about to lay the slab,” he said.

“We’re hoping to get on and get that building started before the winter comes and we can’t get onto the block.”

Emerging from the other side of the pandemic, the team looks forward to hitting the ground running, so to speak. Mr Hough said shed visits will be “vital” as everyone recovers.

“I know a bloke who is craving human contact. He’s desperate for it. A project will get him and everyone up and running.”

Members, older and younger, are keeping in touch via phone and email to ensure those in their community are happy and healthy.

“It’s a close-knit little group, so we keep an eye on one another in this new way of communicating,” Mr Hough said.

“We’ve got some members who are very vulnerable, if they were to go out, so we’re in contact with them to ensure they have their needs met.”

The new Linton Community Garden will live and grow adjacent to the shed on its large block. With garden beds made from recycled wood and old and split paddock drums, the space will be a perfect spot to meet people.

“As soon as restrictions come down, we’ll be out and about, getting the gardening going as well. It’s really good news,” Mr Hough said.