Community & Business
17 July, 2026
Men’s Shed hungry for new work and members
THE Atherton Men’s Shed is looking for more jobs to do and is welcoming any prospective members to drop by and consider joining.
“We’re always looking for new members, new projects, and small repair jobs that are too minor for professional businesses,” president Glyn Mitchell said.
“If you’ve got a retired man sitting around the house needing something to do, send him our way, or if you’ve got a small job that needs fixing, bring it in and we’ll happily take a look.
“The Men’s Shed do the work that professional organisations won’t take on because it’s too small. We don’t compete with local businesses, we simply fill the gap.
“All jobs are charged at reasonable prices to help cover our operating costs, which is around $130 a day, and that covers rates, insurance, electricity and everything else that keeps the doors open.
“The value the Shed brings to our members and the wider community is well worth it – friendship, purpose, skills, support, and a place where men can contribute in meaningful ways.”
Members regularly engage in activities such as woodwork, metalwork, welding, reading in the library, wood and metal lathe work, furniture restoration, small engine repair, laser burner work, monthly market stalls, and regular barbecues at Bunnings.
The men said people can drop in to 2 Railway Lane, Atherton, Monday through Friday from 8.30am-11am, or call 0403 560 440 for more information.
