Past News | Pinjarra Community Men's Shed

Our story to date:

June 2018 -

Shire of Murray coordinates first meeting of interested groups and individuals regarding development of a Men's Shed within the Shire of Murray.

August 2018 -

September 2018

Pledges and donations start coming in for the Pinjarra Community Men's Shed including timber and tools
Community update meeting held, over 70 members in attendance
Donation of stable shed by MZI Resources, Keysbrook
Raffles held at Pinjarra Spudshed
Election of Management Committee -
- Rob Hodgkinson (Chairperson)
- Clarke Schofield (Vice Chairperson)
- Bob Halford (Secretary)
- Margaret Halford (Treasurer)
- Brian Flatman
- Luka Sevelj
- Craig Laidlaw
- Jayden Staszewski
- John Burnsall
- Trick Cole (Shire of Murray Representative)

October 2018

Handover of stable shed by Jordeana Cain from MZI Resources
More pledges of tools and timber by generous members of the community
Launch of promotional banner at the Pinjarra Garden Day
Shire of Murray October Council Meeting supports Pinjarra Community Men's Shed in it's search for a venue on site at Lot 503 Pinjarra-Williams Rd, Pinjarra
$5,000 donation received from Mandurah Murray Mayday Op-Shop
Members attended Men's Shed WA Conference

November 2018

Development of first promotional video to thank sponsors and community support so far
Development of Pinjarra Community Men's Shed website

December 2018

January 2019

February 2019

Public meeting held to update community on progress of the Pinjarra Community Men's Shed
Members assist with Busy Bee and the Pinjarra Community Gardens

March 2019

Pinjarra Community Men's Shed visited by Men's Shed Australia
Shed dismantled and transported to Lot 503, Pinjarra-Williams Rd Pinjarra for construction
Membership and information day held at Pinjarra Junction
Grant received from Lotterywest $22,500 to start construction of the Shed
Official sod turning takes place on site

April 2019

34 members of Pinjarra Community Men's Shed Inc take a bus trip to Gosnells Community Men's Shed
Tree lopping takes place to continue site preparation
Pinjarra Community Men's Shed Inc reaches milestone of 100 members

May 2019

Donation from the Morrison Government of $22,000 towards construction of the Shed
Site meeting held with Men's Shed Association Members present
Construction begins on Pinjarra Community Men's Shed

June 2019

Pinjarra Community Men's Shed receives a grant of $2500 from the Pinjarra Junction
Walls and roof of Pinjarra Community Men's Shed constructed

July 2019

August 2019

September 2019

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OUR STORY SO FAR