The residents of Bawley Point, Kioloa and Termeil can enjoy another "gem in the crown".
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On Saturday, September 28, more than 120 guests were made welcome at the official opening of the Murramarang Men's Shed.
Seven years after Graham Lester pitched the idea of a men's shed, the shed is now ready to open its doors to the community, to serve and support and offer a place where men can improve their health and wellbeing, share skills and enjoy mateship.
Guest speakers included Shoalhaven City Council mayor Amanda Findley, Gilmore MP Fiona Phillips, South Coast MP Shelley Hancock, men's shed president Colin Mason, patron Ronald Harvey, vice-president Russell Clifton and Tear Locke.
Community spirit, mateship and skill shown by the members was reflected by each of the speakers as they celebrated the opening of the $170,000 project.
Mr Mason thanked each of the shed's major donors including Terry Snow AM, NSW Government, Veolia Mulwaree Trust, Shoalhaven City Council, who waived DA fees and provided fencing and an entry road and the Federal Government for their generosity.
He also praised the community members, business owners and men's shed volunteers who either donated parts, time or money.
From the 1000s of sausages they've cooked and sold to the famous "man-made muffins", myna bird traps, trivia nights, local donations, raffles and 100 club donations.
"Our heartfelt thanks, it shows how giving and generous our community is," he said.
Mr Mason also acknowledged 10 members who have died during the past seven years.
"Each gave so much to our community through the men's shed and beyond. We miss them all and they are remembered with much affection."
Before the plaque was unveiled Patron Ronald Harvey walked guests through the places, people and traditions which connect Termeil, Bawley Point and Kioloa.
"There is a new gem in the crown," Mr Harvey said.
Men's shed member Don Stewart of Termeil said the new shed would offer men a place to refine or learn new skills and form friendships.
"If [the shed] was closer to home, I'd be here all the time," he joked.