Throughout the year, the 60 or so members of the Kiama Men’s Shed have been busy making a variety of wooden toys, including bi-planes, trains, hobby horses, jeeps, helicopters, doll’s cradles, jet planes and impressive multi-storey carparks.

All of these handmade toys, and some minor bird traps, will be on sale for very reasonable prices at the next Kiama Seaside Market in perfect time for Christmas. Last year they sold out quickly, so our tip is to get in early so not to miss out.

The Men’s Shed initiative has quickly won a special status in communities across Australia.

The Kiama Men’s Shed meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-3pm, at their building on the corner of Manning and Bong Bong Sts. New members are always welcome.

Details: Look for their stall on Sunday 29 November at the Kiama Seaside Market, Black Beach