Anglesea Men’s Shed to hold open day

AS part of Men’s Shed Week, the Anglesea and District Men’s Shed is holding an open morning on Tuesday September 24.

To thank the community for their support, the shed is inviting residents to drop by and share a cup of tea with some of the shed’s members in the recently refurbished building.

From building a bench for the bike path, to crafting toys for the local kindergarten, the Anglesea Men’s Shed has constantly been looking for ways to help its community since it opened a decade ago.

Anglesea and District Men’s Shed secretary Jeff Wilson says the shed greatly benefits its members as well as the community.

“We are from the community, and we are there to support the community.

“Having a strong men’s shed where we support each other helps with mental and physical well-being.”

The Anglesea Men’s Shed is one of 985 such groups to be part of the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA).

Each shed varies, but their purpose is to help improve the well-being of men across the country.

The AMSA say that due to cultural reasons, men are often reluctant to talk about their own well-being, and can subsequently be prone to alcoholism, risk-taking behaviours, isolation and loneliness.

The AMSA therefore aims to provide a safe and busy environment where members can ensure they build healthy relationships, and contribute to their community.

Men’s Shed Week is to be celebrated across Australia from September 23-27.

The shed is located within the Bowls Club precinct on Cameron’s Road Anglesea.

The Anglesea Shed will be open from 9.15am to 11.30am.