Masterton Mens Shed Writers Group

Stories of Life Growing up

Yet another diversity in the range of activities available at the Mens Shed is this group, inspired by the desire to recall and capture "Life growing up", so that the stories will live on for generations to follow in the family.

Stories of days gone by are recalled, written down and shared by blokes who wish to join in, they get together at the Shed on the 2nd Monday of every month around 9-30am, make a cuppa and get on with reading their tales.

It is the act of actually writing down and handing over to their children and grandchildren that inspires the tales that could otherwise be lost, to be written shared and reflected upon in the group that keeps blokes coming back for more.

If you are interested in sitting in, or sharing the fun and mischief that were part of your life's journey just turn up at the Shed and all will be revealed.

For more information on the group contact Brian on 06 377 1068, or Kevin on 06 377 1236.

The group posts samples of some more recent tales for your interest and amusement here;

THE BAND PLAYED WALTZING MATILDA

EARLY DAYS

A LITTLE LARCENY

OPERATION BARBED WIRE

And if you're after a little guidance, this may help Writing your own Memoirs

And from one of those who has become a bit more adventurous with his writing, a story of another kind My First Concrete Delivery

Some of the writers amongst our members have drawn together a collection of 27 short tales to create this publication “Tales Told by Mens Shedders” which will be on sale in December 2020, it is intended that each year a new collection of tales will be published. Big Thank You to Marg at Greenlees Print for her assistance.