September 13, 2024

We were invited by Dell Corporation (large American company that makes computers) to give a presentation at their Wellness Day. This was a great opportunity to reach out to some younger men and tell them what a wonderful thing a Men’s Shed is, and ours in particular!

The talk went well and I think that they appreciated it. The things is, even if only one man took our card or a fridge magnet, or if one man went to get a check-up from his doctor, then it was worth while.

They also had a presentation given by the Women’s Shed Canberra. The ladies present, Sunita, Rachel and Pauline, gave an interesting overview of their Sheds history, its aims and dreams and how it affects the lives of many, many women in Canberra. Their shed has a very different business model to the traditional Me’s Shed. They have instituted many formal classes, both hands on and eLearning and attract many members, of all ages. It is a very active and enervated group of women! They also have a full time instructor, a man who used to work at Thors Hammer, who oversees the workshop activity and gives both one-on-one and group instruction.

Well done them!

Report and Images : Brian Black