When asked why the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed holds an annual open day, president David Berner offered a simple answer.
“The reason we are having our open day is so many people ask what happens at the shed,” Mr Berner said.
“We thought the best way to tell people is to show them and hence our open day was born.”
Since then, the open day has become a popular annual event which this year takes place on Sunday 16 November at the shed in Queen Street, Altona.
As with previous versions, the work of the shed’s various working groups will be on display, including woodwork, electronics, motoring and mecha modelling.
But as Mr Berner explained, the open day will have plenty more on offer than just the handiwork of the shed’s members.
“We will have free food provided by the men’s shed and entertainment provided by our own band.
“The day will also feature the local police and neighbourhood watch promoting security at home and neighbourhood watch,” he said.
“The Williamstown Musical Theatre Company who is also a co-tenant at the shed, will have displays from previous shows.”
The open day, which runs from 10am-2pm, is free and open to everyone, though those planning on attending are encouraged to not drive, with parking not permitted on the shed site.
Instead, a free bus will be running all day to ferry visitors to and from nearby Apex Park.
Details: https://hobsonsbayms.com.au/?page_id=1569
