Summary

Weekly Activities

What we do.

At Samford Area Mens Shed, we have activities for a wide range of men of all ages.

Whilst many of our members are retired or semi-retired, we encourage younger men to join us and enjoy the camaraderie and intellectual stimulation we seek to provide.

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.

To visit, please contact our Secretary, Jeff at secretary@samfordshed.org.au

Our current programs are:

Social Program

· Weekly coffee and Talkfest

· Short talks on a wide range of subjects of interest to men

· Monthly evening meal a longer talk on selected subjects. Partners and friends are welcome at these functions

· Friday fellowship - drinks and conversation about matters of interest.

Wellness Program

· Weekly Golf

· Weekly Walking Group

· Periodic briefings on health and wellbeing of men

Art Group Program

· Weekly painting and art discussion group

Woodies Program

· Woodworking

· Furniture Restoration

Steelies Program

· Restoration of small machinery, trailers and the like

· Manufacture of metal art works

Photography & Computing Program

· Sharing of knowledge of photography and computer imaging

Shed Maintenance and Improvement Program

· All sheds need it – our repairs and maintenance work on a need's basis

· Building storage facilities, racking etc

· Managing our gardens and grounds

Shed Management Program

· Our committees and members planning and attending to shed business

We also help in the Samford area with:

Minor works for the community
Assisting aged persons with garden maintenance
Supporting community events such as the Samford Show

Upcoming Events

Guest Speaker Nights (Members Only)

The Entertainment & Events Committee (E & E) organise regular (normally monthly ) SAMS Members and Partners Guest Speaker evenings.

The Guest Speaker Evenings consist of drinks commencing around 5:30pm, followed with a barbeque and salad. Cost are approximately $10 per head.

Speakers are drawn from a range of disciplines and life experiences, and the talks are always popular and well attended.

Samford Show Annual Trade Display

The Mens Shed are a regular feature at the Samford Show held annually in July. This event provides the opportunity to showcase activities, meet the local community, recruit new members and to display items for sale.