Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson relished the opportunity to be a tour guide last week, showing Governor Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM the sights and sweet delights, as she conducted a visit to the region.
During her visit to the Mackay region, Dr Young and Mr Williamson, along with Dr Young’s husband Professor Graeme Nimmo, attended a variety of events and community visits.
Last Tuesday, August 23, Dr Young and Prof Nimmo were welcomed to the region at a Civic Reception at the MECC.
The next day, they travelled south to Sarina for a Community Breakfast at the Sarina Sporting and Services Club before being treated to a private tour of the Sarina Sugar Shed.
Making their way back to Mackay, the tour then took the official party to the Iona West Men’s Shed.
“It’s indeed an honour and a privilege to have (the official party) visit us this morning to meet with some of our members and have a look at our facilities,” said Iona West Men’s Shed Chairman Geoff Strange.
Established in September 2010, Iona West Men’s Shed currently has 27 members and is planning to expand with new facilities in the future.
“I am pleased to announce that our application for incorporation was approved a couple of weeks ago and hopefully this will put us in a better position to apply for land for an existing building to expand our activity,” said Mr Strange.
Prof Nimmo, who is a patron of the Queensland Men’s Shed Association, says this was his third Men’s Shed visit.
“The Governor and I are very pleased to be patrons of such a unique and worthwhile organisation,” he said.
“It’s a wonderful initiative.
“The Men’s Shed is much more than handicraft; it’s fellowship, it’s companionship, it’s community, and that’s probably the great strength of this organisation so I commend you and your committee and chair for all the good work that you do.
“Please keep it up and please keep growing.”
Iona West Men’s Shed also took the opportunity to surprise Mayor Greg Williamson with a certificate of patronage, presented by president Bruce Miller.
“It’s great that we have some esteemed visitors to come and visit our humble shed,” said Mr Miller.
“Humble as it is, it’s a very important part of the members’ lives and an important part of the community.
“We’re really honoured that our mayor has agreed to represent us as a patron.”
The official party was then taken on a guided tour by Mr Miller and Media Officer Allen Grant, followed by a morning tea and meetings with the members of the Men’s Shed.
The next part of the tour took the official party to the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens for a community lunch.
Governor of Queensland Dr Jeannette Young, Professor Graeme Nimmo and Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson visited Iona West Men’s Shed last Wednesday. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
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