Whitby Town Shed will soon have two options – a Wednesday Woodwork Shed and a Thursday Tech Shed
It will happen from the beginning of June. The second day, for the Technology Shed, will be on a Thursday and will be led by Aidan Richards.
The Woodwork Shed will continue on a Wednesday and be predominantly focused on woodwork and will continue to be led practically by Tony Wood (& Co).
Both Shed days will continue to be under the general oversight of Rob Shilson though he will not be at both Sheds days every week!
It may be possible to sometimes have some a bit of both on a day but on a Thursday anything wood will be at the level of hand crafts. No large machinery.
Aidan will initially progress 3D Design and 3D Printing, supported as necessary by Graham and/or Paul from Norton Shed. It may be that some of that support will be online to avoid travel. It is quite possible to work together on a design in two different places and help solve technical problems remotely! That already happens at Norton.
3D Design and Printing Workshop is being arranged for Whitby district and Norton Shedders
Printed components of Goathland signal box. One of many freebie designs of artefacts and people available online. Just needs glue!
It will be a day workshop at The Land of Iron Museum in Skinggrove on Thursday 29th May. It may include some non-Shedders too. We aim for 8 – 10 attenders at the Workshop plus Paul Howells and Graham Storer of Norton Shed.
Staithes and Whitby Sheds have 3D printing capabilities, as well as Norton. We hope that the workshop will allow people to meet each other and that some collaboration may result online between attenders and open up contact with other Sheds.
At Norton we are due to start a model railway project, and that will ioncorporate traditional modelling skills as well as 3D printing.
There are plans for a small railway layout at Whitby too (furniture has been rearranged!). More opportunities for Shedders to share an activity.
Aidan now has 3D printer at home and he’s been busy playing!
Ingenious folding storage
A lizard
Lizard being printed
Staithes Shed have been busy helping at the Land of Iron . . .
Dark because mines are dark!
. . . . on a mine display of a pit pony and stable. Amongst other things.
Keith Pickering (Staithes Shedder, Walking Stick Pro and now a Trustee of the Land of Iron Museum) writes:
“Nelson, the mine horse, was installed yesterday at his new “underground” stable at Land of Iron by Stan Byrne and myself, still as part of the Staithes Shed’s contribution. We’ve been building it for several weeks now with Jim and Andy.
The Iron Shed officially opens to the community on Thursday 15th May. The Mayor of Loftus is coming to open it with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11am.”
[Why Nelson???]
Marie Woods, CEO, Archaeologist, Educational Consultant
Congratulations to all, and particularly Marie Woods, CEO and Mine Manager at the Land of Iron, who made it known the Museum wanted a Skinningrove community Shed, and who has appreciated Staithes Shed’s practical help.
On Thursday 29th May, Norton Shed is arranging a 3D design and printing workshop at the Land of Iron for interested Whitby District and Norton Shedders and maybe a few others (just enquire via 07763 656627).
It is for those new or newish to the craft but a little familiar with handling a computer and mouse. Bring your own laptop or tablet if you wish.
There may well be opportunity to try some digital scanning if there’s time (scanning, not scamming).
Shedder Steve Marsh has dual nationality . . .
. . . . attending Whitby Town Shed on a Wednesday with CNC routing and attending the BayThorpe Shed on a Thursday (for whatever is going on).
Steve also has a secret life at home with wood! See three examples of his craft on the “pear” theme,
BayThorpe Shed has it’s First AGM as a CIO and as a property (not land!) owner
It really is another success story! You might think that is the business side of their enterprise, but actually it is the same old story, success is shown in the Shedders!
This is an interesting “formal” read destined for the Charity Commission, but read between the lines.
Norton-on-Tees Shed is bvery grateful for this because in 9 months time they will have to write such an account also!
[Slightly edited version]
First AGM Minutes
THURSDAY, 01 May 2025 @ 11:00am in Fylingthorpe Village Hall
1. Annual report
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There being no further nominations the three trustees: Stuart Purdie, Elaine Marsh and Olly Brown, were elected unopposed.
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Stuart took the Chair and after talking us through his report, highlighting our many successes and achievements over the last year:
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What a year it’s been.
After our last AGM, the trustees appointed a management group to help run the Shed. We have worked hand in hand over the last year and accomplished a great deal. Here’s a summary:
The Shed
• We’ve set up as a charity
• Obtained funding
• Purchased the premises
• Got a lease for the land
• Secured all the necessary insurances
• Had the electrical system checked
• Changed the locks and installed a security gate
• Renovated the kitchen
• Developed our policies and procedures
• Introduced formal membership
• Our keyholders and trustees are DBS checked
• We have an active Facebook group
• Set up online banking
• Built a website https://baythorpeshed.org.uk/
• Continued to generate healthy revenue from parking
• Sold a good number of made and renovated items
• Got a further grant for a dust extractor
• Obtained a waste licence
• Replaced the fire extinguishers
• Installed locks on the windows
• About to file our first return to the Charity Commission
• Done work in/for the community
• Given external talks
The Members
• Very sadly lost xxxxx
• xxxxxx, xxxxxx and xxxxxx have all had serious health problems
Going forwards
• We need to implement stricter PPE use
• We are looking into better dust management
• As a Shed we are not insured to use heat processes
• Anything we make for sale needs checking by the Keyholder before advertising
• We need to declutter our space – inside and out
• We intend to paint the shed
In the
• We need to replace some of the less capable tools
• We would like to like to invite other local groups to use the space when we are not using it.
• We want to grow our membership
Finally, Stuart suggested that the Management Committee should be reconvened with the same membership as last year.
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This suggestion was supported from the floor.
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Long Term
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hed and continue maintenance
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would like to create a lean-to at the rear of the building
2. Financial Report
Martin gave an overview of the accounts and annual income and expenditure, a copy of his report is available in The Shed.
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It was agreed that a £5k buffer should be kept covering running costs for up to one year and any unforeseen issues, and that up to £5k should be spent in this financial year on Shed improvements and tools.
3. Discussion
- Lance took the Chair and asked for suggestions. The following suggestions were made and will be followed up in the coming months:
• Likely cost of, and permissions for, extending the Shed – Simon will talk to Ursula Bradwell
• After a complete sort out and clean up in early June, consideration should be given to the use of space within the building and to the storage of ongoing projects.
- Consider the purchase of:
• Good quality folding chairs and possibly a folding table
• A moveable work bench for use both inside and outside
• More and better-quality power tools, including a sander and angle grinder
• A good quality Band Saw
The meeting closed with thanks to all members for their hard work in making the Shed such a success and for a commitment to arranging a social event and BBQ in the summer.
[Well, how’s that for a report! Very useful to all Sheds because it’s a reminder of all that has to be done behind the scenes and after Shed hours to run a “success”!]
Norton Shed
Norton Shed [www.normens.org.uk] is the fifth Shed in line but it is 30 miles away from Whitby!
Here’s a link to the latest blog that has a summary of the way the Shed launched in 2022 and has evolved to be a Shed that works closely with the NHS Social Prescribing Link Workers since the Shed’s inception. Currently, and for this year, there is a strategy to engage with other projects, particularly in |Norton, that have an emphasis on people’s wellbeing and seeking to combat loneliness and isolation. Follow the link to Norton below.