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IN the coming weeks, you might spot a small group of men enjoying socially-distanced takeaway coffees in the heart of Creswick.<\/p>\n

These are the close-knit blokes of the temporarily closed Creswick Men\u2019s Friendship Shed, coordinated by volunteer, Charlie Schembri and supported by the Hepburn Health Service.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Shed is a collection of really amazing guys. We inspire them to make stuff or simply sit down, drink coffee and talk with them. We\u2019re family,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome guys have projects, some make things to raise money for our shed. We always have something different going to keep it fresh. We have new technology to teach the elderly and new people, a 3D printer and computers.\"\"<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen people come to our Shed, we have tea and coffee, and it\u2019s like a counselling session. If they\u2019re not well, I can help them get the help they need.\u201d<\/p>\n

With 30 members, between 15 and 20 are active when the Bridge Street shed normally opens on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and it\u2019s free to be involved.<\/p>\n

From all age groups, with varying abilities, each man has a story, including Mr Schembri.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 1999 I had a really bad motorbike accident. I was deeply depressed, I had nothing left,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Men\u2019s Shed gave me friendship, and a way to give back to the community. For some completely socially isolated, I\u2019ve been the only man they have had to talk to.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe guys have been there for me, too.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visit facebook.com\/CreswickMensShed<\/strong><\/a> for more information and men\u2019s health resources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

IN the coming weeks, you might spot a small group of men enjoying socially-distanced takeaway coffees in the heart of Creswick. These are the close-knit blokes of the temporarily closed Creswick Men\u2019s Friendship Shed, coordinated by volunteer, Charlie Schembri and supported by the Hepburn Health Service. \u201cOur Shed is a collection of really amazing guys. […]<\/p>\n

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