Welcome to the Showgrounds Community Men's Shed 

Click to View our Shed FlyerThe Showgrounds Community Men's Shed provides opportunities for members to work on their own projects, join a team working on Shed activities and tasks, or just share time, recreation and fellowship with other members.  Many of our activities include partners and family, so we celebrate the broader world of men as well as the uniqueness of men together.

New members and anyone interested in who we are and what we do, are very welcome any time we’re open, so feel free to call by the Shed at the Claremont Showgrounds (enter through Gate 8 off Ashton Avenue), and have a chat to us to see how we go about men’s interests and wellbeing.

Our Shed is part of the nation-wide network of Men’s Sheds in Australia and is supported locally by the Men’s Shed of WA (MSWA).  Drop into any Shed and have a look at what we do.

The Shed welcomes requests from the Public to undertake jobs from small repairs to larger woodworking projects for reasonable fees, so bring us your ideas or items that need fixing and see what we can offer.

We hope you find useful information on this website that shows how we support community members in both purpose as men together as well as having fun and recreation to enjoy life to the full.  Please get in touch if you feel we can be part of your lifestyle or undertake tasks that help you in your day to day life.

CLICK HERE to view our Information Flyer. (be sure to scroll down to see both pages)


Opening Hours

Monday - Friday : 8.30am to 4.30pm (Via Gate 8 off Ashton Avenue)

Saturday : 8.30am to 4.30pm (Via Gate 1 off Graylands Road)

Sundays: 12pm to 4.30pm (Via Gate 1 off Graylands Road)

Public Holidays: Closed

 

 

Events

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Woodworking Machinery Induction (Blue Dot) – Tuesday 27th Oct & 3rd Nov '26
Oct
27
Woodworking Machinery Induction (Blue Dot) – Tuesday 27th Oct & 3rd Nov '26
Showgrounds Community Men's Shed
27-10-2026 09:00 AM – 03-11-2026 09:00 AM
Woodworking Machinery Induction (Blue Dot) – Phases 1 & 2 All Members who wish to use the woodworking machinery in the Machine Room will need to complete Phase 1 & Phase 2 of the Woodworking Machinery Induction Training. Please Note that Members must have completed the Red Dot course before enrolling in this Blue Dot course? This Course will be conducted in two Phases over two consecutive weeks (9am - 12pm) so you must be able to commit to both sessions before purchasing a ticket. Each Phase will be approximately a three hour duration. There will be a maximum of 3 persons for each Session. The Cost of this course (for both Phases) is $20.  If after booking, for some reason you cannot attend the training, please advise Michael Cahill on 0459062090 as soon as possible, so we can arrange another session for you.  If you cancel or are a “no show” on the day you will lose your $20 fee so please, only book if you can commit to the two consecutive weeks. Payments can be made online by secure credit card.  Once you have completed both phases of the Woodworking Machinery Induction your Membership Badge will be updated to replace the Red Dot with a Blue Dot.  This will reflect that you have completed all the necessary Woodworking Training and are ready to undertake any Woodworking projects in the Shed. 
SCMS Melbourne Cup Luncheon 2026
Nov
03
SCMS Melbourne Cup Luncheon 2026
Showgrounds Community Men's Shed
11:30 AM – 01:30 PM
It's again time to get your best gear on and take your seats to watch "the Race that stops Australia"! The Melbourne Cup will be showing on our big screen TV and your Kitchen Team will serve up the best home-made Burgers & Oven Fries in town - don't hesitate and book your ticket now! Ladies are welcome to join their man but please bear in mind that we will have members in their work gear coming in from the floor for a bite & a drink, it's unlikely they will show up with their 'fascinators'!  You can also expect that our Stewart will again organise a sweepstake for this race, so bring some money! Cost for food will be $15 with beer and wine at standard prices.   To help us gauge demand, we require pre-payment with your registration.  You will be able to get a credit towards a future event if you cancel at least 1 day before the event, please send an email to wernerribul@mac.com . No-shows on the day will forfeit their ticket fee. I hope you will be able to join us. Best regards, Werner.
Wine Appreciation Meeting - Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Nov
03
Wine Appreciation Meeting - Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Showgrounds Community Men's Shed
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM
This months event will be hosted by David Fisher, who is going to treat us to a tasting of Pinot Noir.  The pinot noir grape is noted as notoriously difficult to grow, sensitive to soil and weather conditions, but the grapes thrive in cool climates, rewarding winemakers that master it.. David will present wines from the Great Southern and Tasmania, against wines from Waitaki and Central Otago NZ.   All cooler regions with different terroir, winemakers style and techniques. Yes, its on the same day as the Melbourne Cup, but I'm sure it will be popular event, and as usual, the attendance is limited to 20, so get your ticket quickly.