Mannering Park Mens Shed



Bruce Wall, Rob Regnis and John Sharples chat after the meeting



Bruce Wall is keen to start a Men's Shed in Mannering Park. At the Maitland Men's Shed Expo it was suggested that he invite the Central Coast Shed Shed Cluster to come and speak to interested men in the local area.

The Mannering Park Precinct Committee suppored the idea. Kim Hopkins and John Sharples from the Central Coast Shed Cluster were invited to attend and addresss an initial public meeting. The aim of this meeting was to assess interest and enthusiasm for the Mannering Park Men's Shed Program.

Around 20 members of the local community attended the Mannering Park Community Hall. Both John and Kim spoke of the success of Men's Sheds in improving the lives of men and their role in community. The Central Coast Shed Cluster óffered support for the group to move their project foward and join with the many sheds across the Central Coast that enrich the lives of the men that attend and the communities that engage with them.

Doug Vincent and Sue Wyn attended from Wyong Shire Council and offered their support for developing a Men's Shed in Mannering Park. Both are keen to see a shed succeed in the local area and encouraged the group to work with the Central Coast Shed Cluster who could offer experience and expertise in the planning and development of the Men's Shed.

With enthusiasm, the 20 men in the room voted to progress the Mannering Park Men's Shed Project.

Next meeting of the Mannering Park Men's Shed Project
10.30 am
Thursday
2 June 2011
Library Room
Mannering Park Community Hall
Dunvegan Street
Mannering Park