Welcome to the Men’s Shed C.Y. O’CONNOR MEN’S SHED · Members Men’s Shed Facilities...
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Welcome to the C.Y. O’CONNOR MEN’S SHED About the Men’s Shed C.Y. O’CONNOR MEN’S SHED Rhodes Street, Kalgoorlie (08) 9021 9859 [email protected] www.ckb.wa.gov.au/menshed OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm Closed on public holidays PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY A welcoming space for the entire Kalgoorlie-Boulder community Welcome to the Men’s Shed Our Shed is your Shed and members are welcome to come for a tinker, a chat or to work on a project. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and safe place for everyone. Our Values • Honesty and integrity in all of our activities and projects. • Responsive to the needs of members, their families and their local communities. • Respect for the value added by teamwork and participation in life-long learning. • Appreciation of the value contributed by self, friends, partners and sponsors. • Responsibility and generosity in giving back to others and our local community.
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Welcome to the C.Y. O’CONNOR
MEN’S SHED
About the Men’s Shed
C.Y. O’CONNOR MEN’S SHEDRhodes Street, Kalgoorlie
(08) 9021 9859
www.ckb.wa.gov.au/menshed
OPENING HOURSMonday to Friday
8.00am to 4.00pm
Closed on public holidays
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
A welcoming space for the entireKalgoorlie-Boulder community
Welcome to the Men’s ShedOur Shed is your Shed and members are welcome to come for a tinker, a chat or to
work on a project.
We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and safe place for everyone.
Our Values• Honesty and integrity in all of our activities
and projects.• Responsive to the needs of members,
their families and their local communities.• Respect for the value added by teamwork
and participation in life-long learning.• Appreciation of the value contributed by
self, friends, partners and sponsors.• Responsibility and generosity in giving
back to others and our local community.
Members Men’s Shed Facilities Activities and ProjectsAnyone can join the Men’s Shed
The Men’s Shed is open to all genders and those aged over 14 years. Please note youth aged 14-18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What do Members Do?• Build things and wreck things • Tell jokes and listen to each other• Share ideas and experiences• Discuss anything and everything• Enjoy lunch together and good company
What are the benefits?The Men’s Shed is a place to:• Meet new people and make new friends• Be connected to your community• Exchange ideas and learn new skills• Work on projects alone or help build
larger, community projects• Mentor other members• Share your knowledge and experience
How do I join the Men’s Shed?Come in and see us for a membership form or visit www.ckb.wa.gov.au/menshed.
Memberships are based on a yearly membership fee and a daily shed access fee.
These fees contribute to the upkeep of the machinery and purchase of materials.
Your first day at the Men’s ShedNew members will be inducted into the Shed and shown how to safely operate all of the machinery. You will learn how to get the best
out of a machine and materials.
Meeting AreaTake a break from your project and enjoy our recreation area - complete with pool table, TV, kitchenette, tables, chairs and lounges!
VolunteersDo you have spare time? Maybe you would
like to help out in the Men’s Shed!
The Men’s Shed values the contribution of volunteers to assist its members.
If you are interested, give us a call or pop into the Men’s Shed.
What can you do at the Men’s Shed?There is a whole range of activities you can
participate in:• General woodwork and carpentry• Basic welding• Metalwork• Men’s Shed improvements• Join in for BBQ’s• Play card and board games• Maintenance of tools and machinery• Restoring furniture• Toy making• Voluntary community projects
Bring a projectIf you have a project you want to work on
yourself, bring it along!
Have a project but can’t build it?You will find plenty of help from your mates at
the Shed – just ask.
