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\u201cOf course, by this time of the year as well, we would usually have been frozen out of the old Shed. Our new one is clean, bright, and warm.\u201d<\/p>\n
Committee member Jeff Martin said even the simple things are exciting at their new home.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve never had a toilet before, so that\u2019s a bit flash,\u201d he laughed.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn our amenity room we\u2019re able to sit and chat comfortably, which is what a Men\u2019s Shed is all about, and in our workshop, we can work on a project in comfort with space.\u201d<\/p>\n
Twelve members have contributed to the build, including a core group of six. Construction has mostly been completed by them, except for some essential concreting, plumbing and electrical trades.<\/p>\n
The community group has been striving for a purpose-built space for four years. They currently have 25 members, including residents from Linton, Pittong, Skipton, Snake Valley, and Ballarat.<\/p>\n
Some do woodwork, while others just enjoy dropping in for some companionship over a cuppa.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re encouraging new members to join us, because we have plenty of space. Not all our members are usually here at once,\u201d Mr Martin said.<\/p>\n
The Linton Men\u2019s Shed will be officially opened on Saturday, 18 June at 11am, with Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle in attendance. Everyone is welcome and can park at the CFA.<\/p>\n
Members are always on site on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 11am to 4pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
AFTER two years, hundreds of working bees, and thirteen hundred hours of hard work from members, the purpose-built Linton Men\u2019s Shed is operational. Set off O\u2019Beirne Lane, the new community space includes a big workshop for building and repair things, including mailboxes, billy karts, bench seats, pergolas, mounting blocks, and more. Through the door is […]<\/p>\n