Bronzed aussies. Big blokes with red and yellow caps, standing tall whilst they thread
rope through calloused hands out to sea, where one of their mates is swimming towards a
bather in distress.
Bit like the blokes at your Men’s Shed. Australian society, church’s, volunteers and
governments offer many lifelines to people in distress, and so do Men’s Sheds. Help with a
family crisis, to get something done, a lawn mowed or a meal made; perhaps as simple and
profound as a cuppa and a chat, shoulder to shoulder through lives lived together.
That’s why its great to see three blokes working together restoring the Coalcliff Junior
Surf Life Saving Club’s rescue reel. It’s coming together beautifully, and the club’s Vice
President Barry Allen, a Shed member, is doing a great job on it with input from several Shed
members.
Perhaps you need help? That’s why we’re here, like so many other volunteer
organisations. Come on in and have a chat.
A great way to do that is our First Monday of the Month Shed Afternoon Tea and
Tour, coming up on Monday 4 th July from 2:30-4:30. Snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks, maybe a
sausage Sanger; come and see what we have to offer, make new friends, learn a new skill and
have a chat.