Roger a regular at Anglesea men's shed

Roger Snow says it took “a couple of years of nagging” from his mate before he finally stepped into Anglesea and District Men’s Shed. A decade on, he wishes he listened to him sooner.

The 95-year-old attends the shed a few times a week.

“I just love the people here,” he said. “I love talking to them, having jokes with them, sharing stories with them. And there’s always something to do.”

From whirring tools to clinking cuppas, the shed is a hub of activity on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Recent projects include a bike rack for Aireys Inlet Primary School, wooden animal cut-outs for kids to paint at Anglesea Art House, community seating, and a BBQ serving area for neighbour Anglesea Bowls Club.

The shed has about 55 members, with the youngest being secretary Andrew Newman.

“I moved back to Australia after living in Shanghai,” Andrew said. “I was looking for a way to embrace the local community. I was always interested in woodwork and using my hands, so I ended up here and met all these great blokes.”

Anglesea and District Men’s Shed will continue to make a difference in the community this year, helped by a Council grant to go towards a wood lathe.

We support all men’s sheds in the Surf Coast Shire by hosting quarterly Heads of Sheds meetings where representatives can connect.

Find details about your local men’s shed at surfcoast.vic.gov.au/sheds.

Image: L-R: Men’s shed secretary Andrew Newman, long-time member Roger Snow and coordinator Clive Lillywhite.