Welcome to Samford Area Men's Shed

The Samford Area Men's Shed extends an open invitation to all men, young and old, to drop in, see what goes on, meet the other men and enjoy the companionship the shed offers. You don't have to be a skilled craftsman to join us.

Our shed has been operating in the Samford region for ten years. It now boasts a fully equipped workshop where skilled and unskilled men can share time with each other and work together on projects.
Members make a variety of handcrafted items or may also work on their own personal projects. Some members repair and restore furniture.

You can also follow us on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080676183375

What happened in The Shed in August

Another busy month at the shed and within the community !

Member Ron Rumble arranged a visit to the Brisbane Motor Museum on Thursday, 8 August, with 10 shedders and a couple of guests in attendance to see the Ford & Holden exhibition, and to later enjoy lunch at the Irish Pub at Keperra.  Nostalgia was in abundance at this event, along with a number of spirited Ford vs Holden discussions!!  It was a great outing and all present voted heartily for repeats into the future. Thanks go to Ron for organising this even.

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Each month, we have a dinner and speaker night, and this month we had not one but two shed members, 'Diggers' and 'Podge' who challenged our brain cells with TV theme trivia. A great night was had by all, with the customary barbeque and ice cream. Well done to the Entertainment Committee who put these evenings on for us and well done also to Podge & Diggers for their refreshing approach to trivia.  In the lead up to this fun event, to the amusement and applause of all, Diggers entertained members each Tuesday morning at our weekly 'Talkfest' with a teasing medley of poetry, song and dance (well, I think he may have danced a little ).  

Over the past 3 months or so, member Garry Fielding has been working tirelessly on creating a wonderful Market Trolley for Willmore Kindy.  In this endeavour, he was ably assisted by toymaker and recent 'Shedder of the Month' Geoff Mallett who fashioned the amazing cart wheels.  On completion, Garry and Fraser Murcott delivered it to the Kindy, where it was very enthusiastically received.  It truly is a wonderful piece of work and Garry and Geoff's pride and pleasure in contributing this to the local community is shared by all members.                                    

        

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Recently, 25 or so 'Woodies' and members of other shed interest groups gathered at the Samford Hotel for a 'Woodies Pub Lunch'.  It was a very enjoyable occasion and no doubt there'll be an encore not too far in the future.   

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September Activities


Each Tuesday, members gather at the shed for what we term a 'TalkFest'  - an hourly meeting in which all matters large and small are tabled to keep the men informed.  Matters raised include welfare of members, finances, projects, upcoming events and obligations.  At each meeting (usually), a short address (Members Moment) is given by a member on background, interests etc.  These talks are always well received by members, especially as many recall humorous past experiences.  On the 24th of September however, the talk was of a more cautionary/advisory nature.  

 

Snake activity is increasing with the warm weather so our SAMS member Les Bateman offered a comprehensive outline of do's and don'ts associated with these creatures.

 

Les has been a member of SAMS for approximately 9 years. He was a former resident of Samford for 25 years and then in 2017, his family moved to Redcliffe. While living at Samford he was a member of the Samford Rural Fire Brigade for 20 years, where he gained his interest in snakes. He has often given his snake talk to members of the Fire Services, QPS , QAS and SES prior to summer.

 

Several prospective members attended the TalkFest as guests and I'm sure enjoyed Les' talk and the fellowship on display at the shed. 


Prospective members are always welcome to attend the Talkfests, meet the members and see what activities are available as members.  Interested guests should arrive early to introduce themselves prior to the meeting.  


The Samford Village Pump. Read what's on in the Samford area and read a short article from Diggers about one of our members.

Need Something? - We May Have It! - Or we may be able to Restore/Fix it Fo You!


The Men's Shed has many woodwork, steelwork and art articles for sale.  Whether they be utilitarian or aesthetic, we may have something that's just right for you.  

Also... Christmas is rapidly approaching and our members are hard at work making decorations and toys to delight children and adults alike! !

And if we don't have exactly what you need/want on hand, there's a group of very experienced craftsmen available who will no doubt be able to custom make that special item.

In addition, we regularly get enquiries and commissions from local residents for the restoration of much loved furniture, and even repair/refurbishment of large steel items such as trailers.

Prices are always reasonable - Please feel free to visit the shed during open hours to discuss your needs with the experienced members in attendance.

Initial enquiries may be made to the Sales Coordinator Brendan Maloney on 0418 402 864 

The ‘Shed’ operates generally from 8:00AM to 4:00PM Monday to Friday. 

We welcome visitors to our weekly briefing (our ‘Talkfest’) from 9:30 each Tuesday, or other times by arrangement.

Check out the following For Sale sections for more details :
   Woodwork
   Metalwork  

Take a look at our What's happening

Lots of projects on from the woodies, steelies and the art team

Great work
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Select the link to see some of the work that the members have been involved in. 2024 Photo Album

Samford Area Men's Shed by Simply Stories


In 2022 a company called Simply Stories approached our SHED to do a short video on the Men Shed and what we do. 

This is the result and we hope it inspires all men to get out and get to know others in their community.


Click on this link to view the video.    Simply Stories

Mateship and supporting others in need - The Peter Schinkel story

While helping with the clean-up of the SAMS Christmas party Peter Schinkel suffered a heart attack. If not for the quick thinking of a number of our trained members Peter would not be here today. A great story of the SAMS members helping each other out. Although it was a team effort, special mention must go to Allan Marr, Greg Prior and Phil Walters for their assistance in Peter's time of need. 

Below are three TV reports of Peter's incident. 




Why get involved?

Men’s Sheds have long been recognised for their demonstrated success in contributing to improvements in male health and wellness by reducing social isolation and increasing social engagement and connectedness. Maintaining strong social connections is vital for good mental health; so isolation and loneliness are serious problems. Sheds provide men with a safe, male-friendly environment for men to come together and have a meaningful purpose, to share experiences and sometimes share their problems.

(excerpt QMSA Enquiry into social isolation and loneliness in Qld 2020)

The Shed is their "Castle"

A regular sight on a Tuesday morning is our own Carlsen and Kasparov swapping moves before the meeting. Digby and Robert have been playing their weekly chess match for over two years. Chess is only one of the quieter pursuits in the shed. Members also enjoy snooker, table tennis, and darts. For those wanting relaxation minus the competition there is always the Art group or our well stocked library.Chess



(Digby and Robert matching wits)

These Boots Were Made For Walking

If you happen to see a group of men walking around Samford Downs and having way too much fun it is likely to be SAMS Walking Group. Each Tuesday before our morning tea get together a group of members go for a walk with the intention of improving their health and enjoying the company of their mates. The size of the group and the route taken varies but one thing is certain, they are better for the experience.


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The Iconic Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

Volunteering at the BBQ at Bunnings Keperra is a lot of fun and the money raised supports the various Shed activities. Over the years we have developed a good relationship with Bunnings and we look forward to it continuing. A big thanks goes out to all members who help out on the two or three days which are scheduled each year and especially to our hardworking co-ordinator John Dears who makes each event run smoothly.

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(Garry, Peter, John and Dearsy)

Helping Our Community

SAMS is happy to pitch in and help our community when the opportunity arises. For several years now SAMS members have assisted the Samford Riding for the Disabled by bagging horse manure which is then sold to raise funds. The team is aptly referred to as the 'Poo Patrol'.

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SAMS History

SAMS history covering the period 2011 - 2015 is now in the "Members" section. Dennis Arnold has done a wonderful job of compiling information about our formative years and it makes for very interesting reading. 

Platinum Sponsor
Moreton Bay Regional Council
Gold Sponsors
Klepper Pty. Ltd.
Bendigo Bank
Silver Sponsors
Ms. Nikki Boyd MPMs. Nikki Boyd MP

Ms Nikki Boyd, the Member for Pine Rivers, has made a substantial donation to SAMS which will go towards meeting our annual insurance costs

Phone (07) 3448 3100