The Men’s Shed The Woodgate Men’s Shed Inc. was established in 2013 with the “shed” officially opening in March 2013. For those not familiar, Men’s Sheds were established to provide a safe, friendly environment for blokes to meet up for a chat, pass on skills and knowledge and, feel OK about talking about personal issues that they otherwise wouldn’t discuss. Many Sheds offer projects like furniture making, restoration projects, toy-making and gardening along with the opportunity to just have a tinker or participate in fundraising activities. President, Rob Perves gave Woodgate Community Events a tour of their fantastic shed which hosts areas for woodworking, metal work and a plant nursery, plus a gym and recycling area for the collection of bottles and cans. The 65 members also enjoy regular talks on men’s health and wellbeing topics of interest from organisations like Brave Brothers Ltd. Membership is $50 per year, which provides access to all activities and insurance. New members are always welcome. If you’ve recently retired (and are sick of fishing or walking on the beach), pop in to the Shed on Acacia Street (at the bottom of the sports oval) and check it out. Doesn’t matter if you are hopeless at metal work, aren’t that handy or have a black thumb, there’s more to the Men’s Shed and you may just find a new hobby and good bunch of new mates. The Shed is open for members Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8 am-12 pm with morning tea/coffee at 9:30 am. PS: The Men’s Shed will be hosting a plant sale at the Shed nursery during the Easter@Woodgate Fair as well as a fundraiser sausage sizzle!
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But, what is there to do in Woodgate?
A new resident to Woodgate recently remarked that he was leaving Woodgate as there was nothing to do once you were over fishing and beach walking! He said he had made no friends, no one came to visit, and had no near neighbours as both sides of him were holiday rentals. Moving to a small town can be isolating – and maybe you’re the loner type and that’s OK – but Woodgate boasts a host of community groups, clubs, sports and social groups you can try out if you’re looking for a little engagement. Woodgate Community Events is going to profile some of these, so here we go… What is there to do in Woodgate #1? Pickleball Pickleball is an American sport and one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Enjoyed by young and old and the skilled and not so skilled, it is a net sport which uses paddles and a plastic ball. Visit Pickleball Australia for more info. The Woodgate Pickleball Club started just over 12 months ago and are having a blast enjoying this new sport. If you’d like to check it out, head to the courts on Seventh Avenue on Saturdays from 7-9 am or Sundays from 4:30-6 pm. Club Membership is $20 per year adults, $15 children under 15 years (pickleball & tennis). Cost per game is $4 for members, $6.00 non members. All are welcome to come along and join the fun, always someone to teach you how to play the game. What else is there to do in Woodgate? Scroll up! Photos: Lesley Christensen
Giving back
Woodgate Community Events donated $7,000 in 2022 to local services that support the Woodgate community. Fundraising efforts throughout the year at annual events are shared with emergency services, charities and other community groups that actively support Woodgate residents. Over the past five years more than $11,000 has been donated. President Lesley Christensen said it was important for Woodgate Communit Events to reciprocate the support they received. “We can’t host our events without the generous support of the community and the wonderful local businesses and organisations that support us,” Lesley says. “So we believe it’s important we take opportunities to give back to organisations that, in turn, are there for our community, especially in times of trouble.” In 2022 donations were made to the Woodgate First Responders, cancer research and Careflight Rescue. President Lesley Christensen handed over a $2,000 donation to President of the Woodgate Beach Ambulance Benefit Committee Inc., Wendy Gearside. Woodgate Community Evetnts donates back to the community through their fundraising efforts throughout the year.