Our story so far

The Algester Community Men's Shed story begins at the Algester Anglican Church.  The church leader at that time was the Rev Jane Mitchell.  The Parish Council funded the printing of an open invitation for anyone who wished to join the shed.  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".  We raised money by running numerous Bunnings BBQs.  We had a few false starts before a permanent venue was found.   

In Dec 2020, the Dept of Education offered us premises at the old Pallara State School, located 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, Geoff Curtis, the zone rep for the QMSA, visited the shed and a bond was formed between Bob Hetherington (our new President) and Geoff.  Bob and Geoff proposed an Official Opening which took place on 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. It didn't take us long to settle in and we are, once again, up and running.