Glenreagh Men’s Shed is open for business Coffs Coast Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 2, 2021 Noel Backman from the Orara Valley Lions Club congratulated each Board Member at the official formation of Glenreagh Men’s Shed. GLENREAGH Men’s Shed has opened with twenty men already signed up as members. Secretary Craig Hallam said the group’s main goal, in the spirit of the Australian Men’s Shed movement, is to “promote men’s mental, physical and emotional health, along with the economic well-being of our local community”. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “It’s been a plan in the making for nine months, beginning In January 2021 when the Orara Valley Lions Club and the Glenreagh Mountain Railway decided to help get a Men’s Shed started in the area.” In August, with the help of Orara Valley Lions Club and the Glenreagh Mountain Railway, the Board members were elected, creating the Glenreagh Men’s Shed Inc. The line-up of officials is: David Wilks President, Chris Hanson Vice President, Peter Camac Treasurer, Craig Hallam Secretary/Publicity Officer, Jayden Heidtmann Director, Jai Weller Director and Laurie Hall Director. “This is the first ever Men’s Shed in the Orara Valley which will be a blessing for the local community and men in the area. “We were given a building to rent for 25 years by the Glenreagh Mountain Railway on the back section of their property. “With numerous working bees the train tracks that occupied the shed were removed, plastic and reo were put down then concreted, with help from HQ Concrete and Farlow Concreting. “We started putting in equipment for woodworking that has been donated by the local community, Woolgoolga Men’s Shed, Glenreagh Mountain Railway and Coffs Harbour Hardwoods. “On 19 September, the Glenreagh Men’s Shed was opened with a BBQ lunch for members and family, new members and the community, and was a great success. “Over the coming months we will be producing projects to benefit the community and the Men’s Shed. “We welcome more members, so if you’ve thought about joining a Men’s Shed, I highly recommend doing it. “It doesn’t matter what age you are; it’s about a sense of belonging. “Our youngest member is 25 and our oldest is 86. “We are open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.” Contact Craig Hallam at glenreaghmensshed@gmail.com or on 0432 250445. By Andrea FERRARI Glenreagh Men’s Shed in the making. The woodworking tools are installed in the Men’s Shed. President David Wilks and a chook.
