SUCCESSFUL MUSTER

 Well folks ... the first ever Eden Men's Far Shed South Coast Men's Health Muster was held yesterday.

55 blokes from 10 Men's Sheds ranging from Narooma and Nimmitabel down to Bemm River in Victoria attended. No members of the general community attended - their bad luck, as it was a very informative day indeed.

There were 9 stalls manned (or womanned ... my joke) by a variety of organisations Organisations ranging from dementia Australia, the Eden Access Centre, Meridian Aged Services amongst others.

Young Heidi Sharples provided the entertainment for the day, and did an excellent job at it ... everyone enjoyed her singing and guitar playing - and want her back!

Speakers were from varying backgrounds - including a pharmacist, Meridian Aged Services, and Wayne Wigham from the Black Dog Institute., and, again, amongst others.

The day was a great success for us at Eden Men's Shed and the main comments were that it should be repeated (one bloke said every 3 months ... errrr not much chance of that happenin' fella).

We are looking at holding it again next year.

I must give a big thank you to Beth and Stewart from the Australian Men's Shed Association. Beth for all of the assistance that she provided for helping the day be a huge success for us, and Stewart for being the Master of Ceremonies (ok ... MC). He even filled in for the Prostate Cancer Support Group speaker who could not attend due to contracting COVID. Both of you give yourselves a huge pat on the back.

As for me ... well I will be starting on next years Muster, and already have 4 brand NEW speakers/stall holders booking spots for the next Muster.

I will keep you all posted as I progress ... but NO promises mind.

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