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About Australia · 10 June 2026

Men's Sheds
Eltham Men's Shed was Incorporated in July 2014 and has enjoyed leasehold occupancy of the former Wattletree PreSchool in Eltham North since April 2018 . Members meet on Mondays from 08:30 am. The premises include dedicated woodworking, bicycle repair and metalworking sheds, with a vegetable garden and other open space recreational areas. The social space is large and comfortable and set up for activities including socialisation, discussion and interest groups including photography, picture framing, genealogy, cooking, etc. Some activity or another is conducted on most weekdays. Most current members are retired, but everyone is welcome and several currently employed members find time to participate.
Activities:
Members gather for a social meeting each Monday morning.
Wood workshop, Metal workshop, Bike repair workshop, Bike riding group, Caravan tour group, Genealogy Group, Picture and Photo Framing Group, Inner Workshop (Men’s discussion group), Music Group, Tool and toy refurbishment group, Photography group, Technology group, Games and gossip group, Monthly lunch at the Shed, Monthly "Sundowners" BBQ on the last Friday evening of the month.
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