About our shed

About Us

We are a small community located within the hinterland southwest of Gladstone QLD. Several years ago, we transitioned from being a progress association to being a community shed as this was more relevant to what we do and aim to provide for the community our older and our younger members. Two years ago, we were given a work shed by a local company and we have been working toward having this built which will serve as our workshop. We have council approvals now and have the earthworks complete to commence the excavation for the shed footings. Looking forward to the concrete being done and the erection of the shed which we hope will happen early 2023.

We have 18 financial members this year but when we have a day or event it is nothing for 60 – 100 or more to be along.

Shed Activities

Morning Teas

General maintenance work to our community hall

General maintenance and repair to many items for community members

Maintain and pack the refundable containers at the collection raising funds for the Nagoorin State School P&C Committee.

Fundraising / Currently selling raffle tickets in multi draw raffle to assist toward our membership cost to AMSA and QMSA.

Run events and activities for the community of the Boyne Valley Currently preparing for our annual Christmas Community XMAS Dinner (this is where attendees bring a plate to share either a main or desert, we draw our multi draw raffle enjoy some Rock &Roll and Christmas carols by Wayne and Lyn Paton.

We play a very active role in supporting and assisting many older or residents who are in need of a pair of hands or help.

Find us

Contact

Ross McClure

Address
24-26 Degalgil Street Nagoorin Boyne Valley, QLD 4680
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Phone

0429 645 886

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Camaraderie

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Mateship is an important pillar of every Men’s Shed – first and foremost the shed is a place for men to knock about with a group of like-minded mates.

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