The Goulburn Region Woodworkers have just completed the construction of their new workshop at their base at 233 Wheeo Road.

This building was made possible courtesy of a grant from the Veolia Mulwaree Trust to the tune of $11,059. The group currently leases a building at 233 Wheeo Road, from the Goulburn Mulwaree Council, but they had run out of space and this restricted the use of some machines for members. 

Goulburn Woodworker’s spokesperson Ken Buck said the new shed would allow members to move some of the larger woodworking machines from the main workshop, creating a much safe working area for everyone. 

“It has been long overdue and to celebrate the opening of the new workshop we are holding an open day this Saturday, February 18 at 10am with the official opening of the building at 1pm,” Mr Buck said 

“During the day there will be several woodworking demonstrations conducted by club members

“Members of the public are welcome to attend as there will be a barbecue operating with sausage sandwiches available for a small cost.”  

He said the Goulburn Region Woodworkers formed in august 1996 to promote, foster and develop woodcraft and to encourage excellence in woodcraft and related fields of design in the Goulburn region. 

The previous club workshop was in the old bowling club at Kenmore Hospital. 

“In 2012, we signed a lease with Goulburn Mulwaree Council for the use of the house at 233 Wheeo Road. We spent the next year renovating it to turn it into a usable workshop and in December we moved in.”

Mr Buck said the club is a space where members could discuss, share and teach each other woodworking skills.

“We run regular workshops in different aspects of woodworking,” Mr Buck said.

“It is also a social outlet for people with similar interests. We often help other charities by making items for them to raffle.

“Each year, members make toys for Christmas, which we donate to charities to give to local children.”

He said the club had about 50 members and catered for both male and female members from as young as 12 years of age.

“Members have the opportunity to do wood turning, furniture or box making, scroll saw work, carving, toy making or any other timber-related activity,” Mr Buck said.

“At regular intervals we hold exhibitions of our work at the Goulburn Regional Art Gallery.” 

Anyone interested in joining can call president Jim Daly on 0412-015 435.