In the News

On the Tuesday 18th November, 2025 our Singing Group made a big impression on the members of the Probus Club of Torquay/Jan Juc at their monthly meeting held on this occasion at the TIA Hall instead of their usual meeting place that is undergoing renovations. They performed songs that everyone could sing along to and they did. Although they were missing a couple of members they still performed up to their high standards.

The boys have just completed the making of portable sign holders for use around the course. Brian and John worked very diligently to complete them and hand them over to the representative from RACV Torquay Resort.

Our AGM was held on Wednesday 24th September, 2025 with the current executive returned unopposed. Two committee members were also returned but due to the resignation of Andrew Slejko a new committeeman was required and due to there being only one nomination Alistair Shaw was added unopposed. The annual fee was retained at $50.00 and President Trevor Sawyer thanked all for their attendance and input. The meeting was followed by a BBQ lunch.

We were contacted by the Surf Coast Volleyball Association with a view to having us make three mobile referee stands for them in our metalwork room. Our coordinator Ian Wieland proceeded to draw up plans and following further discussions a prototype was made up. From there it was a process of adjustment where needed and a final prototype was constructed by Ian. This was then used by the Association as a trial and final adjustments were made and the final two units will now be

We were contacted by the Surf Coast Suns Football Netball Club to make a target for their golf putting game that they play on training...

We were contacted by Year 4 school teacher Mr. Nathan Pace to assist with a project to prepare components for Billy carts in pack form so...

Following the twelve week trial of opening on a Thursday morning it has been decided that due to the lack of support from members we will...

We are currently looking to sell the following items Ryobi 18v Lawn Mower in good working order - $70.00 ono. Techtronix Model THS720 Std...

We have now completed the removal and replacement of the rusted out garden shed that was past it's use by date. The new shed will now...

Our Christmas Lunch enjoyed by all in attendance. On Wednesday the 18th December 2025 our end of year and Christmas lunch was held at the...

Members of the shed are currently working on the construction of 90 Finch Breeding boxes under order from the Aquatic, Aviary and...

Our boys have recently completed the construction and installation of timber racks at the Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club to enable them to...

The boys in the woodwork area under the guidance of our new Coordinator Andrew Slejko have just completed the construction of a Puppet...

We have continued our working relationship with Mr. Bruce Newell, Senior Technical Officer, Aquatic Aviary and Wildlife, Deakin...

We have recently started making a range of planter boxes for sale in our shop made from recycled pallets. They range in price from $45.00...

In conjunction with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation we sanded down local timber pieces to smooth sticks and...

The Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club had a problem with the condition of their rescue reels used by the Nippers for competition and had an...

With Andrew Slejko coordinating works our members have completed the build of two easels for the Preps at Lisieux Primary School in...

On Saturday 24th February the Friends of Taylor Park arranged a Family Picnic Day in the park to celebrate the 100 years that the park...

On Tuesday 20th February, 2024 the Federal Member for Corangamite, Libby Coker paid us a visit and spoke to our members on a number of...