Monday, 6 October 2025

Eastern Suburbs Men’s Sheds Invited to Feature on Local Radio

Ian Rayson, a member of Croydon Men’s Shed and presenter on community radio station Radio Eastern FM 98.1, is inviting Men’s Sheds across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs to feature on his new program, Town Talk.

Launched in September, Town Talk airs every Monday from 9 am to 12 pm, with Ian hosting on alternate weeks alongside co-host Murray Smith. The show offers three hours of chat, interviews, and music across many genres, appealing to a wide range of listeners.

Ian is looking to include a regular segment dedicated to Men’s Sheds, highlighting the incredible community work and projects that shed members are involved in. The segment could be a monthly in-studio interview lasting 15–20 minutes. It can feature a representative from a collective of sheds or spotlight a different shed each month.

The eastern suburbs, from the rural and scenic Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges to the busy industrial hubs of Bayswater, Boronia, and Rowville, are home to a wide variety of enterprises and community initiatives. Town Talk seeks to showcase what makes these towns and their communities thrive, from local businesses and manufacturers to social services, allied health professionals, and passionate historians.

Sheds interested in participating, whether for a one-off segment or a regular spot, are encouraged to contact Ian at ianradioeastern981@outlook.com.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Men’s Sheds to share their story, connect with the wider community, and raise awareness of the important role they play in the eastern suburbs.