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31 May, 2024

Men’s Shed sews for good cause

A GROUP of avid sewers in Warrnambool are helping to make a difference.

By Staff Writer

Warrnambool Men’s Shed sewing group participant Jen Gent helps create a Bat Wrap which are being donated to the Fly By Night Bat Clinic Victoria rescue program.
Warrnambool Men’s Shed sewing group participant Jen Gent helps create a Bat Wrap which are being donated to the Fly By Night Bat Clinic Victoria rescue program.

Men’s Shed sewing group members have been busy making bat wraps, which are then donated to the Fly By Night Bat Clinic Victoria rescue program contributing to the care of injured native bats.

The sewing group ran a series of environment projects dubbed ‘Eco Stitches’ with the support of the Warrnambool City Council Community Development Fund.

The sessions were non-gender specific, environmental and life skills programs aimed at those within the community who want to repurpose fabrics to reduce the use of single use plastics.

Attendees also benefited from learning a range of basic sewing skills.

The Warrnambool Men’s Shed provides an environment for learning, social connection and support network.

It is a central component of the auspice, Men’s Sheds support strategy and is person-centred, allowing for and focussing on the individual needs and ideas of each person.

For more information on the activities at the Warrnambool Men’s Shed, which is located at 91 Hyland Street, residents can visit the shed Tuesday to Thursday between 9am and 3pm.

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