Forbes Men's Shed is here for our community: welcoming new members and giving back to Forbes after a successful 2024. The Men's Shed enjoys great facilities on Union Street and there really is something for all to be involved in from furniture restoration to an impressive library. Members have the chance to take up the tongs at a fundraiser barbecue or just enjoy company around the card table with Wednesday afternoon card games every week. One of their thriving endeavours is firewood and kindling, organised by Peter West, and thanks to the success of this venture in the past year they've been able to make a number of donations back into the community that has supported them so well. Havannah House, CanAssist and Forbes hospital were all recipients of donations, and the Men's Shed has also been able to support local schools. Members are urging more men in the community to drop in and see them, and to consider becoming members. Men's Shed provides a place to catch up and be involved in the community. Forbes Men’s Shed is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 12.30pm. They have facilities for metal work including welding, and carry out small repairs as well as making wool tables. Woodworking is another activity, they complete carpentry work with projects like making bird nesting boxes, repairing household furniture and renovating local outdoor seating. They also cut and split firewood and bag kindling for local sale, and have a permanent garage sale with tools and other items during their open hours. But they also have a very popular cards afternoon every Wednesday, from 1-1.30pm through to about 4.30pm. The walls are lined with bookshelves and their extensive library is available for borrowing, and it's well utilised by members and community members. New members are very welcome and anyone interested should just drop in any of the above mentioned times and chat to the people there.
