We are heavily involved across the southern part of the Mornington Peninsula and beyond
Our Community
Christmas Carols
We are sponsors of the Spirit of Sorrento Christmas Carols. To aid the carols sing-a-long we created an APP for the audience to view the lyrics on their mobile phone.
To link to the APP, take a photo of the QR code or follow this link.
Supporting the Wider Community
ANZAC Memorial Crosses
Creating a supply of memorial crosses to the Sorrento RSL from fence trellis panels!
Converting leftover timber to Toys
The guys took a simple model and generated a stack of small trucks for outdoor play. Nice to see the leftover timber being used.
Spreading the Knowledge
We were approached by Will Ross to see if any of our members could teach him the basics of welding. Alan Ritson stood up and led some detailed classes. Will now have a very sturdy metal worktable to hone his skills.
Out There in the Local Community
Memorial Pavers at Sorrento RSL
Jane Byrne from St Joseph’s Sorrento had created 7 remarkable mosaic tributes to our Armed Services. PNMSA was asked if we could assist in placing the pavers at the memorial wall.
They now reside in fitting recognition at the entry to the Sorrento RSL entry.
Hooded Plover Shelters
We have been partnering St Joseph’s Sorrento, Parks Victoria, and the Friends of the Hooded Plover in creating shelters for the endangered Hooded Plovers that nest on our local ocean beaches.
Thank you to Bunnings and the Mornington Peninsula Shire for donating the timber and screws.
With the help of the kids and staff, we happily created over 20 shelters at each event. Another great opportunity to get together and help our wider community. A very happy Parks Victoria quickly deployed them over the vulnerable nesting sites at our local beaches.
Bench Seats on the Foreshore
The local Foreshore committee needed some help in assembling several benches.
The kits were delivered and the Shed member got stuck into assembling the units.
Great to have the foreshore team come in and help with loading the completed units.
These are now appreciated on our bay beaches.
Supporting Charity Drives
Our members will always support charity drives.
More Seating at Rye Pier
Parks Victoria needed a few more benches to be repaired.
The units were craned in at the Shed, repairs completed and craned back out to Rye.
Grateful for the crane. They were quite a weight!!!
Mosaic Pavers Installed
Responded to a request for help to complete the installation of pavers at the Penman Reserve.
The More Unusual Requests
Would the Men’s Shed help to restore some family heirlooms?
Intrigued, we found some vintage cannons and a garden bench needing some love and attention.
Such a challenge for the metal workers and the team in general. But the guys got straight into the restorations.
Amazing results that had the owner over the moon with the cannons and bench returned to their home.
