“ADDING VALUE TO OUR COMMUNITY”
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/22/2008 - 04:17.Welcome to the Fremantle Men’s Shed website.
Fremanshed Inc- evolved from an idea that men in the Fremantle area could benefit from having a “tooled up” shed facility to work on projects- their own or community ones.
Our aims are to-
- Provide a workshop space for men of all ages to do projects that can benefit both themselves and the community.
- Link men in the community to services and support structures to enhance their health and wellbeing.
- Foster, maintain and expand men's social and educational networks.
The Shed is open from 9.30 am Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Saturdays.
(Thursdays and Fridays are Community Engagement Program days).
Currently we have over 70 members ranging in age from 9 -90 years young!
A New Shed For Metal Work !!
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 03:25.
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A big thank you to Kevin and Kath from Bassendean who have kindly donated a 6x8m steel shed to us.
A demolition team went into action, dismantled the structure and bought the shed home.
We are planning to use the new addition for metal work activities. Funding for 3 phase power, necessary for welding activities is a main cost factor holding things up..
We are seeking sponsors to help us with this project.
Radio National Sunday the 16th
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/14/2008 - 01:43.Friends, Supporters of the Fremantle Men's Community Shed
ABC Radio National are replaying a program about the Freo Men's Shed that went to air in August 2006.
The web page
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/streetstories/stories/2008/2185004.htm
Sunday 1.30pm March 16th
repeated 8pm
The producrs feel the content is as relevant today as it was then, so if you missed it last time, you can tune into radio national on Sunday at the times mentioned above.
Best wishes
Bill
PS For those who came to the Shed's Community Garage Sale, a big thank you for making it such a fantastic fun day.
Pictures on the website soon. Visit www.fremanshed.org for more info about the Shed.
Simple Pleasures Happen Here
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/14/2008 - 01:41.Holidaying in New South Wales, Bill Johnstone had a chance encounter with a men's community shed in Nambucca. He was struck by the potential a community shed might have in his own home town, the historic port town of Fremantle, Western Australia -- particularly as Fremantle's property boom has squeezed out many a backyard workshop.
Two years later, the Fremantle Men's Community Shed measures its success by an ever-increasing membership of guys who take pride in sharing their skills and passing them on to the wider Fremantle community.
Left: The Jook Joint Band.
Right: The Fremantle Men's Community Shed.
Giant Community Garage Sale
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 08:30.
FREMANTLE MENS COMMUNITY SHED
Giant Community Garage Sale
Giant Community Garage Sale
Saturday 8 March 8.00am - 12.00noon
6-8 Nannine St White Gum Valley
All good sheds need a good “chuck out” once in a while and the Fremantle Men’s Shed is no exception.
Not only will the Freo Men's Shed be selling off all their surplus tools and machinery, hardware etc. They are inviting community to join them to make Fremantle’s first
So! Clear out your shed, kitchen cupboards, teenager’s bedroom, car or what ever.
Gather up all that unused stuff, pile it into the back of the car and get on down to the
Freo Men's Shed Giant Community Garage Sale!
The morning promises to be a great family trip out with Live music, sausage sizzle, tea, coffee, cools drinks and kids activities…….
And of course the opportunity to either turn your unwanted stuff into cash or grab a bunch of bargains.
Mayor Peter Tagliaferri will officially open the day at 8.30am.
Sellers will be admitted at 6.30am for $5.00 a bay and buyers from 8.00am (by donation).
