The shed houses more than 200 members, local women of all ages, and exposes them to skills, hobbies and friendships they otherwise would have never come across.

Wagga Women's Shed vice president Ros Levett said they would love to see some young fresh faces joining in 2022.

"We want new innovative ideas and younger members have more to offer in that way- we struggle with the physical aspect of it as well as the technological," she Levett said.

The shed's newest member also happens to be their youngest, Hannah Love.

"I joined because I am between jobs at the moment," Miss Love said.

"I didn't want to be at home wondering what I was going to do, and [since joining] I've learnt a lot of new skills."

But the shed has something for every woman, regardless of age.

Ms Levett said the shed comprises of members who are retired, widowed, looking for something to do or who are wanting to learn new skills or connect with those alike.

For member Jenny Frazier, she, unfortunately, had to give up work and had been looking for something to pass the time.

"I've made some really good friends here," she said.

Ms Frazier also praises the Wagga Women's Shed, located on Beckwith Street, for being accessible.

For member Merran Craft, she is most thankful for the friendships.

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"[The best part is] fellowship and companionship. I've met so many people through the shed," Ms Craft said.

"For years women have always been there to support each other."

Member Pat Douglass said the Wagga Women's Shed is a place where women can go to sit down and have a chat amongst each other, while for Pauline McGlone, it's a simple distraction from the bores of mundane life.

"I come here to get away from the housework," Ms McGlone laughed.

For member Diane Shute, the shed is a haven of sorts for women who have lost their husbands.

Ms Levett said the Wagga Women's Shed is not only a second home to women, but it can be somewhat of a growing curve for others. "

"It's a bit of a transitional place, It's somewhere women come and they build up their confidence and that's a big thing," she said.

Ms Douglass said women tend to develop friendships with the people they work with, and when they leave work they tend to come to a bit of a 'loose end'.

"You don't know what to do, so the shed fills that void," she said.

"It's about listening to one another. It's helpful, confidential and safe."

Ms Douglass said they aim to draw back a sense of community.

"It's that sense of community we are trying to bring back because through social media we have lost that," she said.

The last Wagga Women's Shed gathering for the year was held on Monday, but the group will reunite in February of 2022.

The shed hosts an array of activities from workshops including woodwork and metalwork to pottery and cooking as well as outings and craft days upon an endless list of other things.

"Come along and give it a try and see what we can offer," Ms Levett said.

Those looking to join can contact the shed on 0403875590.

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