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Below is an update from Torquay Community Men's Shed Inc. President, Trevor Sawyer, about what is happening at the Shed

The Show must go on.

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

Another Project in motion for Deakin University

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

New Products for the Outdoor area of your home.

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...

Our part in the Bells Beach Surfing Pro

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

Shed to the rescue of Surf Club

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

Acrylic Easels for Lisieux Catholic Primary School

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

Taylor Park 100 years old

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...

Visit from our Federal MP

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...

Another Community Project Completed

Shed members have recently completed the installation of a further section of watering system to the gardens at Danawa Community Garden...

Happy New Year

We kick off the new year on Tuesday 9th January, 2024 so we hope to see as many there as can make it. The committee trusts that you all...

Christmas Lunch 2023

On the 20th December 2023 members and their partners along with special guestAs attended the Torquay Hotel to enjoy a delicious two...

Possums and Students benefit

In conjunction with Torquay College, Year 6 teacher Mrs Emma Dukker we have constructed 50 possum boxes (both Ringtail and Bushy Tail) in...

Surf Coast Shire Grant received

We recently obtained a grant of $3,000.00 from the Surf Coast Shire Quick Response Grants to purchase new fold back speakers for the...

Salty Dog Sand Toys Box

Our guys have just finished the making of a box for storage of donated sand toys to be positioned outside the Salty Dog Cafe at...

Annual General Meeting

Our AGM was held on the 20th September, 2023 at 10.35am with 27 members in attendance and 4 apologies. President Trevor Sawyer welcomed...

Helping our budding artists

We have recently added a new item to our products list in the form of a mobile double sided acrylic easel for younger persons. This was...

Directing the Community

We have recently made and installed sign stakes for the trees at the Great Ocean Views Community Orchard so that residents in the area...

Working with the Community

Over the last few weeks we have been busy making stake signs for two of the local community orchards to make people aware of the types of...

Another project completed

We have recently refurbished the outdoor bench for the Torquay Community House sitting area and they are very happy with the results.

2022 Christmas Breakup Dinner

All in attendance at the dinner held at the Torquay Hotel on Wednesday 21st December, 2022 enjoyed a great meal and entertainment from...