Tony Annanadale, (President) and Cliff Daly (Projects Manager) from the MenzShed gave an interesting and inspirational account of the development of the Menz Shed Kapiti (Waikanae Beach) into one of the largest and most successful clubs in New Zealand, with 140 members of which at least 40 regularly turnout on Tuesdays and Thursdays at their property at Waikanae Beach. "A place where men can do what men do.........Tony Annanadale, President and Cliff Daly (Projects Manager) from the MenzShed gave an interesting and inspirational account of the development of the Menz Shed Kapiti (Waikanae Beach) into one of the largest and most successful clubs in New Zealand. With 140 members of which at least 40 regularly turnout on Tuesdays and Thursdays at their property at Waikanae Beach. "A place where men can do what men do…., providing a safe environment for personal growth and sharing skills and knowledge. Most members are retired or not currently working -are often at a loss for projects or purpose, are getting in the way at home and / or just need a place to hang out. They pay a gold coin to attend, get involved in projects such as crosses for RSA, playhouses, furniture restoration, memorial seats, learn new skills, using machinery donated by the public, likely when downsizing.
A recent notable, much publicised and appreciated project was renovating the building and premises for the Cancer Society at Kapiti Rd.,(some of our own members pitched in for a bit).
Having put up with a cramped workshop, taking cuppas and socialising outside in all weather over the years, the group has secured funding from the Nikau Foundation and others to build a social rooms / amenities and a 140m2 workshop. Work-by members themselves of course- is well underway.
A wonderful, much needed and understandably extremely successful concept for men’s wellbeing and health.