Shedders offer local repair help

IF you have a piece of furniture or machinery that is no longer operating at its best, you may be preparing for an upgrade.

But if you’re willing to take a more sustainable approach, there’s a local resource at Linton with volunteers happy to help.

Like a repair cafe, members of Linton Men’s Shed might have the skills to fix woodwork, pieces of furniture, or simple household machines, like lawn mowers.

“People can bring something in that’s not working, like a broken table, and if we are able to do the job, we fix it, and we appreciate a donation for our efforts,” said secretary Michael Vogel.

“Somebody a little while ago brought in a battery charger. One of our members is an electronics tinkerer, and he was able to fix it.

“If somebody needs trestle tables to be built, for example, we can present a quote, get the job, do it, and out it goes. We can generally calculate the cost of a project.

“We will give most things a go, so we invite people to get in touch with us and ask.”

The shed is open every Saturday, but during Seniors’ Month, more formal open days will be held on the weekends.

“Hopefully we can attract people, who are doing different tourist drives, to pop in, sit down, have a chat, take a tour, and have a cuppa,” Mr Vogel said.

The organisation is now into its second year at the purpose-built shed which has developed a “homely atmosphere,” and members are interested in creating wooden toys for children.

The not-for-profit’s volunteers will welcome support at their upcoming Bunnings Delacombe sausage sizzle fundraiser in July.