Newstead Men's Shed

  • Barry’s bus fulfills final wish

    Barry’s bus fulfills final wish

    Barry Lacey was one of those indescribably special people who leaves a mark on you. In the last few months of his life, Barry gave one last gift to those left behind – a transport bus for the aged care residents at Dhelkaya Health. Barry and his wife, Jenny, relocated from Melbourne to Newstead in…

  • A timely evolution

    A timely evolution

    When the Newstead Men’s Shed first formed three decades ago, the founding members would never have dreamed that one day women would be admitted into the group. Last week, however, the first eight female inductees happily made their way into the workshop – with a further six already signed up! Shed secretary Graham Lees told…