On January 7, 2005, nine men met to discuss the possibility of a men’s shed opening in Taree.

Taree Manning River Men’s Shed Inc. was set-up in 2005 to provide opportunities for men of all ages and backgrounds to socialise, share their skills and experiences, engage in individual or community projects, get out of the house and solve the problems of the world.

Initially the group met at President Jim Wills’ shed before a local business generously donated an old house in Railway Parade for them to use.

Over the following six years, the Men’s Shed became an important part of the community, contributing not only to local people and charities, but also to those in need overseas.

After six years Taree Manning River Men’s Shed moved to 22 Rifle Range Road into an impressive new home. Father Kevin Kiem officially opened the new premises on Friday 8th April 2011 in front of many shedders, their partners, community members and contributors.

The shed was built as a community driven enterprise and now the shed (in 2011) became one of more than 450 Men’s Sheds in Australia with more than 40,000 shedders.

The shed cost more than $120,000 to build with the shedders raising a substantial amount of funds, as well as donations from the Keneally Government, a Sydney Christian charity organisation and other community members with many local tradesmen also donating their time and expertise to the effort.

The new men’s shed now has a large workspace complete with tools and machinery as well as a tearoom with a kitchenette.

The most important function of the men’s shed is to provide a venue for men to get together and talk in a safe environment.

Participants may drop in for a ‘chin wag’ and cuppa or stay the day and are encouraged to bring along their lunch.

Each member decides how he will spend his time at the shed. Those attending have the obligation to enjoy their time and contribute to the enjoyment of others.

We are members of Australian Men's Shed Association (AMSA).