The Guildford Grumpies have been acknowledged for their outstanding community support work with their Tuesday Men’s Group being recognised by the Victorian Men’s Shed Association with official membership to the Men’s Shed network.
The Guildford Grumpies were established around 10 years ago with a social club being first developed. The Grumpies have continued to grow since that time with the establishment of the Guildford Grumpies Car Club Incorporated, the Grumpies Men’s Shed program and the continuance of the club’s popular social club activities.
The club now boasts well in excess of 100 registered members and a further 200 registered followers and supporters.
The Grumpies are proud of the way the club has evolved and members of the club are actively involved in a number of fundraising activities and events, along with providing manpower and assistance to local community members and local groups who are in need.
In the five years since the 2017/2018 financial year, the Guildford Grumpies Men’s Shed has provided almost $40,000 in financial and practical assistance to, not only local residents and organisations, the club has also supported causes such as Blazeaid Bushfire Relief, Sunraysia Drought Relief, Animals Australia, Castlemaine RSL and various cancer appeals and flood relief projects.
Club President Greg Edward said they are thrilled to have their Tuesday Grumpies recognised for their outstanding contributions to the wellbeing of so many people and organisations.
“Our founding father Peter Turner would be amazed at how the club has developed over these past few years, with originally just 12 men meeting up for a Friday evening after work get-together 10 years ago, to something that has grown into a much respected and active group of people, working for and on behalf of their local community,” Mr Edward said.
This Christmas the Grumpies will again assist the former Apex Club of Castlemaine and their long running Father Christmas visits to the smaller local communities in Mount Alexander Shire on Christmas Day, with committed annual financial assistance to ensure this long running community event continues.
Club members have also provided expertise for handicapped members of the community, deliveries of firewood to those in need, and special financial assistance for the reopening of the Guildford Primary School.
The Grumpies Tuesday Men’s Shed program also provides support to its members through fellowship and a way of moral and physical support to one and other, particularly for the older male members of the group.
The next major fundraising event for Grumpies will be the Peter Turner Car Show and Family Day on Sunday March 26, 2023, where the club expects a huge turn out of historic and vintage vehicles on the picturesque, John Powell Reserve Guildford.
The club’s moto ‘Deeds Not Words’ can certainly be seen via their actions in support of their community.
Further information about the Guildford Grumpies and how to get involved can be found via their Facebook page or you can contact Grumpies direct via email at grumpyhq@gmail.com
The club’s website is currently being revamped and will be back up in time for Christmas. You can find it at www.guildfordgrumpies.com
