Women’s Shed celebrates one year anniversary

Women gathered to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Central Coast Women’s Shed on International Women’s Day.

Member for Dobell Emma McBride addressed the celebration, congratulating the Shed on the progress it has made over the past year.

McBride helped establish the Central Coast Women’s Shed with a $5,000 Volunteer Grant which helped purchase equipment and provide first aid training for members.

Based at Berkeley Vale, the Shed has grown significantly and now offers six weekly low-cost workshops for local women with new groups forming including a book club and bushwalking club.

The Shed has more than 8,000 members through its Facebook group, and several hundred have joined workshops learning new skills and building friendships.

Any local women can join the Central Coast Women’s Shed Facebook group for the latest information on events and workshops.

“Creating safe and welcoming spaces for local women is important, and that’s exactly what the Central Coast Women’s Shed offers,” McBride said.

“It was wonderful to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Shed on International Women’s Day, alongside many local women.

“I’m proud to support the Shed with a $5,000 Volunteer Grant, helping them establish their space and purchasing equipment.”