Upwey has nearly everything – restaurants, sporting Clubs, a CFA brigade , community groups galore, a railway station, even a flag pole, but what Upwey doesn’t have is a Men’s Shed.
Upwey stalwarts, Peter Marke, Andrew Peterson, Andrew Fullagar and Mark Addison are looking to change that.
On 13 November an information night will be held to determine the amount of interest in starting a Men’s Shed in Upwey.
Peter Marke said that he always felt there was a need for one in the township and that the meeting will help gauge the level of interest in creating one.
“It’s been on my bucket list for some years and I always knew that when time permits I’d get onto it,” he said.“We’ve teamed up to combine resources and convene a meeting to explore the level of community interest and whether people would volunteer to take on the project too.”
“Men’s Sheds have always interested me particularly the societal benefits let alone the personal benefits that they provide to those participating in them.”
A Men’s Shed is a charitable not-for-profit association and is exactly what the name describes – a place where men can get together, join in activities and talk about what’s on their mind.
It is often a fully equipped workshop where skilled and unskilled men can share time with each other, swap stories and work together on community projects.
Mr Marke invited anyone with an interest in creating a local Men’s Shed to attend the meeting.
“Join us for an informative evening to discuss the benefits of Men’s Shed’s, and the opportunity to launch one right here I Upwey,” he said.
The meeting will take place at 7:30pm, November 13, at the Peterson Pavilion, Upwey Recreation Reserve, Chosen Avenue, Upwey.
