Gravestones, burial sites restored at Christ Church, Cooma
One of our members, Bob Quadling is driving this initiative to restore grave sites and headstones to maintain the rich pioneering history in Cooma’s oldest cemetery is underway. Read the story:
https://www.monaropost.com.au/news/gravestones-burial-sites-restored-at-christ-church-cooma-h6n9ga9y
RUOK Conversation Convoy
Hawker Men’s Shed had the honour of attending the RUOK? Conversation Convoy event at Government House in March.
Jon Wells was privileged to represent the Shed, especially as only two Men’s Sheds from the region were invited to take part.
The session was incredibly informative, and we’re hopeful that RUOK? will join a local Men’s Shed cluster meeting later this year to continue the conversation around mental health and support in our community. (More details to come closer to the event.)
For those who don’t know, the RUOK? Conversation Convoy is a motorhome converted into a private one-on-one meeting space, supported by three additional vehicles. The team travels around regional Australia offering a safe place for people to talk, connect, and access support. In many cases, these conversations truly help save lives. The convoy and its operations are proudly supported by Audi Australia.
A special moment was meeting some of the people driving this important work, including:
• Lachlan Searle – Board Member & CEO, RUOK?
• Beth Gow – Shed Support Officer, Australian Men’s Shed Association (NSW/ACT)
• Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC – Governor-General of Australia
• Jon Wells – Hawker Men’s Shed Inc.
A great initiative supporting conversations that matter. 💛
March Community Repair Cafe and Made-local markets Report
Our quarterly marquee event continues to grow and as a result, the Hawker Men’s Shed wishes to genuinely thank our excellent team of volunteers, repairers (also volunteers) and market stall holders who attend.
A huge thank you to all those who attend to bring in items for repair, browse our markets stalls or just have a refreshment and chat.
March 2026 Community Repair Cafe and Made-local markets
September Community Repair Cafe and Made-local markets Report
Here’s a snapshot of the September events at the Hawker Mens Shed. Thank you to all our volunteers for your work and a huge thanks for everyone supported our September events.
September Community Repair Cafe and Made-local markets
Here are some of the amazing art that will be available this weekend.
New Garage Takes Shape
“The Hawker Men’s Shed” was very generously donated a double garage in 2022. Due to the opportunity that arose from receiving a $50,000 grant from the Snow Foundation for a new workshop and community room soon afterwards, the re-construction of the garage was put on hold.
The members finally got to put their combined skills together yesterday to commence construction with the frame suitably adjusted to raise the height and it now stands alone.
The garage will be used predominantly to store the materials and equipment for our repair cafes and markets plus a dedicated space for items awaiting repair.
We hope, all going well, the slab and sheeting will be completed within weeks.”
Meet Jeeperz Creaturez
The Hawker Men’s Shed’s marquee community event, The Hawker Community Repair Cafe and “Made Local” markets are now having in excess of 25 market stalls in attendance. One of our recent additions is Jeeperz Creaturez from Bungendore who creates fantastic sculptures from scrap metal. This is a recent article from Region of the background story of the creator, Tim Hodgson. Come and see him at our next repair cafe and markets on Sunday 21 September.
https://region.com.au/jeeperz-creaturez-brings-whimsical-welding-to-bungendores-old-joinery-lane/881101/: NEWS AND LATEST UPDATESHawker Men’s Shed opening – 3rd May 2025
Thank you to everyone who came to the Art and Craft Show & Made-local Market on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May 2025.
And a special thank you to our donors and sponsors. Your considerable support made the construction of the new shed possible and allowed us to open it in style!
Celebrate with us as we officially open our new shed
Festivities include an exciting Art and Craft Show & Made-local Market
Weekend of 3rd and 4th May 2025
Hawker Men’s Shed is celebrating its opening of its new shed with art and craft show and local made markets:
When: Sat 3rd and Sun 4th May 2025
Times: 9.30am to 3.30pm (both days)
Where: Hawker International Softball Centre, Walhallow Street, Hawker. ACT
The show will have exhibits and items from local exhibitors for sale from:
- Artworks, Photos, Sculptures (Stone / metal), Glass, Pottery, Leather, Jewellery, Textiles including (cottons, woollen, quilts, lace)
- A signed cricket bat from Alan Border.
Exhibits will be available for sale on a live auction bidding process or fixed price as advertised.
| Exhibitor Listing | ||
| Art | Craft | Other |
| Chan Dissanayake Sally Black Sarah Richards Jenny Mason Jenny Blake Caroline Deeble Fiona Payne Isla Patterson Suan Trudinger Helen De Jong Tim Hardy Mark Redzic Claire Mackey Marion Schumacher Eva Henry Jean Pretorius Sukhvinder Saggu Rob Usback Nathan Kellet Photography Jo Mason Photography Hannah Gill Photography | Dianna Smith – Woolen Scarves Yvonne Kilgour – Quilts Anne Toat – Crochet Lisa Molvig – Weaving Canberra Glassworks – Glass Blowers Judi Witherdin – Glass Mark Seagrave – Jewellery Liz – Jewellry Babs Fairchild – Pottery Mark Seagrave – Wood Ashley Cramp – Burl Bowls Neil Cobran – Wood Stools, tables and platters Debbie Baker / Kelly Danuel – Wood and resin platters Tim Hodgson – Metal Sculptures Wojciech Pietranik – Stone Sculptures Leo Loomens – Metal Sculptures | Business Donated Items for Silent Auction Sports Memorabilia War Vehicle Models |
To view the artist’s profiles view or download the PDF below.
To view the media release, click below.
To view the entry terms and conditions for artists please download the arts and craft show conditions.
Auction Items for Official Launch on Friday 2nd May 2025
Made-local Market
Eco friendly handmade gifts, toys, jewellery, textiles, pottery, garden ornaments, home produce, flowers (fresh), artisan soaps and more
Gold coin donation at the gate, sausage sizzle and a full canteen will be operating during exhibition times
Thank you to our generous donors & sponsors
Hawker Men’s Shed Inc (HMS) would like to thank the following donors who have made generous donations to enable the construction of its long-awaited new shed facilities
Construction Donors: The Snow Foundation / The ACT Government
HMS Inc would also like to thank the following donors who are generously supporting the fundraising event to celebrate the opening of the new shed with an arts and craft exhibition. The moneys raised by the exhibition are intended to equip the new shed with important health and safety equipment, dedicated workshop machinery, presentation equipment and air conditioning for the new community / activities room
Event Sponsors: Capital Chemist / The Tall Foundation
Arts & Crafts
Chan Dissanayake / Caroline Deeble / Susan Trudinger / Jenny Blake / Nathan Kellett / Hannah Gill / Jenny Mason / Tim Hodgson / Marion Schumacher / Mark Redzic / Isla Patterson / Fiona Payne / Sagu Sukhvinder / Sarah Richards-Murrawuy / Jeeperz Creaturez / JW Glass / Wojciech Pietranik / Leo Loomens / Sparks n Flames Metal Cutouts / Peter McGrath / Neil Colbran / Bungendore Village Leather / Woodcraft Guild ACT / Mark Seagrave / Mick Ashley / Daniel Venables / Babs Fairchild / Ann Toet / Dale Huddleston
General donors
Capital Chemist / Tall Foundation / National Zoo and Aquarium / Capital Wines / Hawker Place Physiotherapy & Pilates / Clark & Kealey Distilling, Bungendore / Hold Fast Distillery, Braidwood / Riverbourne Distillery, Captains Flat / Discount Gallery , Belconnen / Hawker Pharmacy / Kurtz Hair by Design, Hawker/ Travel Associates, Belconnen Mall / Hawker Dental / Hobby Sew, Belconnen Mall / Canberra Bonsai Society / Mark Seagrave / Rob Gill / Joanne Mason / Bunnings Belconnen / Stihl, Fyshwick / IGA Melba / ALDI, Jamison / Canberra Walk-in Aviary / Stonehenge Beltana / Gold Creek Country Club / Santa’s Secret / Canberra Reptile Zoo / National Dinosaur Museum / Cockington Green Gardens / Balloons Aloft / Under the Mistletoe
January 10, 2024
Happy New Year! What a huge 2023 we had. With our biggest Repair Café ever held happening in December, we are gearing up for an even bigger and better year ahead.
Some pictures taken from the day below showcasing just how diverse the Café and Made Local Markets are each quarter. We can’t wait to see you at the next one on Sunday, 17 March 2024.
We have some big things happening this year so watch this space! For all of our upcoming events, head over to our calendar.
August 17, 2023
The Extension to our tea room is well underway with the additional shed donated by the ACT Veteran’s Association!
Lots of helpers on the day and with all available hands on deck we have made some great progress!
Stay tuned for more updates and don’t forget to pop by to see the progress over a cup of coffee with the other members!
