Ballan Men's Shed Inc

08/04/2026

An open day at Newstead for those interested in woodworking.

This Saturday! drop in and have a chat with some incredible wood workers at this relaxed open day. It's a rare opportunity to pick the brains of some very talented artisans to get ideas of what can be made from our local timbers.

03/03/2026

The award bases we made for Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics are ready for collection.

20/02/2026

One project we are working hard to complete is making 10 seed cleaning boxes for Seeding Victoria.

They are a little bit tricky to make to ensure the vacuum system works properly. They need to be able to sort the seed from chaff.

14/02/2026

Our stall at Ballan Farmers Market had lots on offer today as usual, everything from pre-loved tools, wildlife nest boxes, chopping boards, meter covers to chairs.

Lots of other stalls too, including fresh bread and vegetables, fudge, leather belts, wine, olive oil and soap. Great to see so many people supporting this local activity.

12/02/2026

Market Day is back.

02/02/2026

We might have been quiet on social media lately but things are still happening in the shed. There are several projects on the go including these trophies for Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics.

19/11/2025

Popped into the shed on Monday as one of the members handed over a new item for our market stall. It is made from various off cuts of oriented strand board (OSB) and glass. There may be more in the pipeline.

16/11/2025

We were donated a collection of wood working magazines and books today. A chance conversation at the Mt Egerton Recreation Reserve Car boot sale led to the handover so we thank the stallholders for their generosity.

08/10/2025

07/10/2025

It is so good when projects finally come to fruition. We had a slight glitch with the door but after a modification, the library went up on Sunday, just in time for the new term. Happy reading.

We are very excited to announce the launch of our new community Street Library! 📚

This project has been a year in the making. A special thank you to Paul from the Ballan Men's Shed Inc for helping our students to construct the street library box and helping to mend our door during the school holidays. Also to Paul Murphy for installing the street library post and making sure it was secure for years to come.

We are particularly proud to have made the street library sustainable, using only recycled and pre-loved materials. Regional ResourceSmart Schools of Victoria

You can find our street library located at the front of the school, near the Indigenous totem poles and our kindling box/10c bin. We will also be live on the Street Library Australia interactive map later this week.

We have supplied the street library with books for kids, teens and adults to enjoy, along with a hot beverage exchange full of coffees, teas and milos to swap and share. Happy reading everyone! 📖☕️🩵💙

11/09/2025

Here is another item for sale on Saturday at Ballan Farmers Market.