Castlemaine Men’s Shed is having a Garage Sale fundraiser this Saturday August 31 and invites everyone to go along and grab a bargain and help support their local projects.
Shed president Brian McCormick said they had some fabulous items up for grabs at this year’s fundraiser.
“We have a wonderful old Singer sewing machine that we have restored, which features a beautiful decorative inlaid pattern. We also have a range of old tin toys that we’ve shown some love and a wide range of timber toys both new and restored,” he said.
“In addition, we have a large number of tools and other fantastic goods up for grabs. We are fortunate to have had items donated from several deceased estates.”
Funds raised will support the Castlemaine Men’s Shed with a range of initiatives, restorations and projects.
“We are currently hosting a number of young people with disabilities and passing on some of our carpentry and other trade skills,” Brian said.
“Our members have also been busy working on projects for Mount Alexander Shire Council, restoring street furniture in the CBD and also a number of settings at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens. Our members enjoy the chance to give back to the local community.”
The Castlemaine Men’s Shed has members ranging in age from their 20s through to their 90s.
Brian said some were keen to hone or learn new skills, others wished to share their knowledge and expertise and some members just enjoyed the social side and a cuppa and a chat with mates.
“We always welcome new faces. We meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9am and 12 noon so pop in and say hello!”
The garage sale will kick off at 8am this Saturday at the Castlemaine Men’s Shed headquarters at 42 Wimble Street, Castlemaine (accessed via the Mount Alexander Golf Club carpark).
The sale will run until about 11.30am and is a great opportunity to take a peek behind the scenes, see some of the projects and builds under way and meet some of the friendly members.
Members have restored these tin cars. 
This Singer sewing machine is among the items for sale.
