Bendigo Region Women's Shed

Bendigo Region Women’s Shed provides a space where women can learn and share traditional, cultural and non-traditional skills in a happy and supportive environment. A number of regular activities are held – cards, sewing/knitting/crochet, book club and Soul Sistas morning teas. There is also a weekly woodwork session held on Wednesdays at the Marong Men's Shed. Other activities that group members have enjoyed include – monthly luncheons, mosaic workshop, trivia, high tea, pie making, art class, meditation, and a dream catcher workshop. Future plans include woodworking crafts and basic home maintenance skills.

New members are welcome. Membership is $40 annually with a one-off $10 joining fee. Membership entitles you to discounted rates for activities, for example, Soul Sistas Morning Teas and Cards are $2 for members and woodwork $5. The cost of other activities varies depending on what items are needed and whether there is a volunteer or paid facilitator.

Come along for a “chat and a cuppa”, to meet and make new friends, learn new skills, share your knowledge, or just “chill-out” in friendly company.

We are located at the Community Pavilion, 21 Cunneen Street, Long Gully.

Regular activities include:

• Cards and Games - 10.30 am to 12.30 pm every Tuesday at the Long Gully Pavilion
• Soul Sistas Morning Tea - 10.30 am to 12.30 pm on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Thursday at the Long Gully Pavilion
• Woodwork on Wednesday each week from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm at the Marong Men's Shed (booking is essential)
• Soul Sistas Lunch - 12.00pm to 2.00pm every month on the 2nd Thursday at a local eatery (check website or Facebook page for details)
• Craft (Knitting/Sewing) - 11.00 am to 1.00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Friday at the Long Gully Pavilion
• Book Club from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm on the 3rd Friday at the Bendigo Library Red Well Cafe

We are also interested in hearing from you if you have skills that you can contribute to expanding the range of activities offered.