Cobar's local Men's Shed members have had a full on few weeks and don't plan on slowing down any time soon.

Since January 2011, the Copper City Men's Shed has been a safe haven for local men to gather, build furniture and bond over morning tea.

Operating every Tuesday and Friday between 8am until 12 noon, it is the perfect opportunity to keep busy and participate within the community.

Shed Co-ordinator Gordon Hill said, "We have been very busy lately clearing out part of the shed we share with the Show Society ready for competition during the show. They have also provided us with an ideal opportunity to have a big clean up after some 12 years of busy Men's Shed activities."

With the Cobar Show now over, the shed is now back in order and ready to continue production of their winter focus, which Mr Hill said is "turning unused single use pine pallets into income generating kindling for sale to local residents."

Along with their kindling project, Mr Hill mentioned that they also do furniture repairs.

The Men's Shed also encourages the local youth to get involved, and Mr Hill says boys from the age of 12 can join the shed if they are accompanied by a mentor, either a shed member or an approved member of the public.

 "We have two young boys, brothers, who are mentored by a shed member … the older brother has been with us for two years and has developed skills in managing many tools. He has recently been successful in gaining an apprenticeship with a local builder which has been his focus in life."

As well as offering mentoring support to youth, Mr Hill said the Men's Shed promoted Men's Health.

"We have worked closely with our local community health staff to conduct regular health checks for our members," he said.

This was forced to be put on hold during the pandemic, however, Mr HIll said the men were keen to get this happening again as an "important part of men's shed support for our members."

Practising, sharing and learning skills is a big part of any Men's Shed. PHOTO: Copper City Men's Shed facebook.

When asked about any major plans for the future, Mr Hill said encouraging more men to get involved was top of the list.

"We are planning a membership recruiting drive for later this year to encourage men of all ages to come to the shed to learn and teach new skills, or to enjoy the company and comradery of like-minded men," Mr Hill said.