Clifton Springs Community Mens Shed

24/10/2026

Portarlington Lions Club Market Sunday 25th October.
Sorry to say the men’s shed won’t be holding our usual popular stalls tomorrow.

You are always welcome to pop into the shed Monday or Wednesday’s 10-2, 45 Central Rd , Clifton Springs, behind the Baptist Church, to check out what we get up to, to purchase a hand crafted item or to discuss a custom item you might like.

Looking forward to catching you before or at the November market.

18/09/2026

Sun is shining (at the moment 🤣) and we are all looking forward to the Lions Club market returning to Portarlington after the winter break, on Sunday 27th September.

We will have our handcrafted goods available for sale on the day.

We are also wondering if you could help us out with a kids project we have lined up?

We are looking for 300 ice cream sticks, as per the attached photo. Magnum or Aldi magnum type ice creams.

We’ve done our best to eat as many as we can, but 300 might be a big ask 🤣

If you have any, we’d love you to let us know or maybe bring them to the market, please.

Thanks in advance. We’ve got a few months to get these together so keep us in mind please if you’re enjoying a Magnum during this nice weather.

31/08/2026

A very happy shed supporter has shared how his hand crafted sign looks in place.

If you’re interested in a sign, we’d welcome you at the shed to talk about your needs.

Shed is open Monday and Wednesday’s 10-2 behind Baptist Church, 45 Central Rd, Clifton Springs

26/08/2026

We’ve missed you! It seems ages since we’ve seen you at the market BUT fear not, the next Lions Club Portarlington market is scheduled for 27th September 2026.
Our members have been keeping busy making all sorts of wooden creations ready for your enjoyment.

If you can’t wait until the market you are ALWAYS welcome to pop into our Shed on a Monday or Wednesday 10-2 behind the Baptist Church 45 Central Rd, Clifton Springs. We’d love to show you around and you can check out all our hand crafted items at your own pace.

23/08/2026

One of our members Stu, had a bit of a road trip recently and enjoyed being welcomed at two Men’s Sheds in the Mallee.

Dareton and Sunraysia sheds eagerly showed Stuart around and shared knowledge of how they run their sheds and how they support their communities and members.

Men’s Sheds are spread far and wide. Stuart’s daughter is on holidays in Cobar and noticed the local men’s shed supply wood to be sold to the campers. Men’s Sheds play such an important role in rural communities. We are proud to be part of a great supportive environment.

06/08/2026

APOLOGIES FOLKS, link not working. We will look into it 😀

Jeff and Stu from the Shed attended the Portarlington golf club during the week, along with St Leonard’s men’s shed representatives to receive their recent grant funds. Story attached, with sincere thanks to the golf club. Click on the link below “A SHED LOAD OF POSSIBILITIES “

Portarlington Golf Club

21/07/2026

One of our Life Members Ivan made this table which is for sale. The photos make it look different colours but it’s the one table. It measures approx 700x600 and is $80.
You are always welcome to visit our Shed, Monday or Wednesday’s 10-2 behind the Baptist Church 45 Central Rd. Clifton Springs to see what we get up to, view this table or any of our other projects

20/07/2026

At the Shed, we have sadly said goodbye to many valued members, and another one has passed away on the 12th July 2026.

George Abel was 94. George was a man with a wicked sense of fun. He was the founder/creator of the Moomba Birdman Rally.

It all started in 1971 when George, a former Royal Air Force photographer and storekeeper was searching for an entertaining way to raise funds in West Sussex England .

He bought his, in his own words, “crackpot idea” to Australia, helping with rallies in Perth and Adelaide before creating the Melbourne Moomba Birdman Rally in 1976, which has proved to be forever popular and raises funds for varied charities.

George was a valued shed member. He really enjoyed photography and updating our shed members group photo each year. Thanks George.

RIP George

13/07/2026

If this table is for you, drop into the shed behind the Baptist Church 45 Central Rd, Clifton Springs Monday or Wednesday 10-2.
Table approx 600mm high and 300mm diameter. $40

01/07/2026

We would liked to extend a HUGE thank you to Matt Cobb from Econopave Asphalt Services and his hardworking helpers Jake, Cam, Harley, Brian and Jeff who today resurfaced our driveway down to the men’s shed from the Church carpark. Our sincere thanks for your generosity and great work.