Our story so far

The Algester Community Men's Shed story begins within the Parish Council of the Algester Anglican Church.  This was led at that time by the Rev. Jane Mitchell.  The Parish Council funded the printing of an open invitation for anyone who wished to attend.  The first meeting was held in The Anglican Church Hall in 2016.

A shed committee was formed with Mr. James Harrison as President.  Many years of hard work followed with the Church Hall being "HOME".  Money was raised by participating in numerous Bunnings BBQs.  A number of false starts were to follow before a permanent venue could be found.   

In Dec 2020, the offer came from the Dept of Education for premises at the "Old  School" at 282 Ritchie Road Pallara.   After a quick committee meeting the offer was accepted, members informed and "OUR SHED" was quickly established and expanded.

In January 2021 Mr. Geoff Curtis, zone rep for the QMSA visited the shed and a bond was formed between shed president Bob Hetherington and Geoff.  This resulted in discussions around an Official Opening.   This was held on the 20th March 2021.  The day was a great success.

Guests on the Day

Leeane Enoch MP (who officially opened the shed)

Vicki Howard BCC

Rev Jane Mitchell (retired)

Rev Morris

QMSA President John Greatex

Mt Gravatt, Forest Lake and Sunnybank  Men's Sheds

Sponsors 

Bendigo Bank Acacia Ridge, Crime Stoppers, Bug Guy Pest Control and Solarhart.

The "old Pallara State School" remained our home until the end of 2024. Our President, Patrick Zalewski, and Vice President, Jim Cruise, went on a hunt for our new home. We all celebrated when the Kyabra Community Centre in Runcorn offered us a series of sheds at their site.