General News
2 October, 2023
It's a great life in shed - ask the five originals
FIVE founding members of Wedderburn Men’s Shed were honoured with life membership last week. Geoff Maxwell, Trevor Bailey, Frank Canfield, Glenn Harrison and Mick Crawford have been part of the local shed since it started in 2007. Current...
FIVE founding members of Wedderburn Men’s Shed were honoured with life membership last week.
Geoff Maxwell, Trevor Bailey, Frank Canfield, Glenn Harrison and Mick Crawford have been part of the local shed since it started in 2007.
Current president Gary Roberts presented certificates at a special luncheon. “They’re all originals,” he said.
Geoff was treasurer from the start, only stepping down two years ago when he moved to Bendigo.
He still makes weekly trips back to be with the blokes.
“I was a member of the engine society and there were a few of us who thought there was a need in Wedderburn for a men’s shed,” he said.
“They call me the resident saw dust maker ... turning tree branches into wooden chains and using a lathe to make bowls.”
Geoff was involved with many Wedderburn organisations and has also spread his membership of men’s sheds to Bendigo and Darwin.
When not in a men’s shed, Geoff also has his collection of vintage cars, tractors and a motorcycle. Among the cars, a 1920 Maxwell.
Trevor said; “We built the shed at Engine Park and the idea has always been to get men together and teach each other skills.”
Gary said members continued to enjoy the weekly sessions and helping with projects in the community. “There’s also great work and talk around the bench.”
Mick was unable to attend the presentation and will be honoured later by Men’s Shed members.