Friendship Shed and Opportunity Shop
The Friendship Shed and Opportunity Shop is open: Thursday and Friday 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Saturday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Car Boot Market 8.30 am – 11.30 am - 3rd Saturday of every month Contact Shop Overseer: John - 0419 890 139 or Workshop Manager: David - 0412 922 434 The Friendship Shed and Opportunity Shop is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings and a group of volunteers prepare the shop on Tuesdays by sorting, ironing, cleaning, pricing and repairing items to be ready for sale. The Friendship Shed and Opportunity Shop opened on 1st May 2008 with the aim of providing donated goods at a reasonable price in a pleasant environment and to be a place for all members of the community to meet over a cup of tea or coffee. The Friendship Shed and Opportunity Shop is located on the Uniting Church grounds located on the corner of Great Alpine Rd. and Lanes Rd. Lucknow. |
The shop has expanded over the years. The premises doubled in size to cater for the demand for furniture items and eventually when Uniting Care left their building, an annexe was opened and a storage area was developed. |
To cater for the excess goods or goods not suitable for the Shop, a Car Boot Market is held on the 3rd Saturday morning of every month. Over 17 tables of goods are available and usually8-10 stall holders attend to sell their goods. |
Over 50 church and community members volunteer their time at the Friendship Shed and Opportunity Shop. Many new friendships are formed by the volunteers or by members of the community who regularly visit the Opportunity Shop. |