There was no work going on and no chit chat between members while COVID-19 restrictions were in place.

However, much to the relief of members, the shed is now back and operational and has been so for around the last three weeks.

With members of the shed in the risk category of contracting the virus, it was important to take precautions during the lockdown.

Health and hygiene measures continue to remain in place at the shed on Brobenah Road.

Chairman Ron Hutton said everyone was happy to be back on deck.

"It's been good to get everyone back and busy again," he said.

"The social connections everyone has here are so important, so that is something we were all missing when the shed was closed."

Members have been busy getting back into their various projects, which include anything from fixing lawnmowers, building furniture from scratch, paint work, repairing furniture, growing vegetables and much more.

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If residents are needing any of this kind of work done, they can approach the shed and members can complete the task for a small fee.

Now is also the perfect time to consider joining the shed.

"It would be great to have some younger people come on board," Mr Hutton said.

"You can do as little or as much as you like." It's easy to be part of the shed community, just pop in during the week or contact 0427 800 426.

Membership fees for the new financial year are also now due.

You can also find out more information on the Leeton Men's Shed Facebook page here.