This weekend was the Festival of Thrift. It is a massive free event for visitors drawn from near and far. Whitby and Redcar Sheds worked together with Royal Voluntary Service and UK Men’s Shed Association to promote the well-being benefits of Sheds. Take a look at some of the snaps,…
No Shed is an island. Who else is nearby? Into the She Shed yesterday floated in on the tide a couple from Oswestry on a holiday in Whitby. He was one of the founders of the Oswestry Men’s Shed in 2014. Early days in UK Shed terms. He brought an…
Gratifying how busy. We spread craft out of the Shed “lounge” area into the machine half and Shedder Marie even moved into the main Scout Hall to spread out whilst using the sewing machine. It follows SAMS on Tuesday at Littlebeck where NYCC judges visited for two hours for the…
Hardly a quiet week at the Sheds but Graham’s mobile phone camera was on the blink! What is encouraging is the enquiries we are receiving concerning attending the Sheds. Had two new people this week. Looking forward to Alan2 at Staithes demonstrating the art of fretting (if that…
This is the title of the newsletter published by UK Men’s Shed Association. Those with keen eyes will see evidence of our Sheds in it. There’s mention of this years Festival of Thrift at Kirkleatham. It is illustrated by some photos in which you can see Shedder Roger seated behind…
On Wednesday at the Women’s Shed we had a visit from Gill Garrill, CE of Two Ridings Community Foundation. They are one of the funding channels. It was quite a day with a lot going on . . . …
We want to thank two donors this week of “shed loads” of goodies. Shedder Angela provided many tools and pieces of equipment including the two telescopic ramps for wheelchairs which may well solve the access and emergency exit requirements for wheelchairs at Eskmouth Scout Hall. June R in Sleights donated…
It’s been a joy this week to welcome some new Shedders and to integrate others who have joined this month. They also bring some new interests and skills. Ted came to the Whitby Men’s Shed out of the blue (yes the sun was shining) and turned his hand to Artexing…
Wood stores are needed for storing wood. Obvious really. To keep it dry and keep it a tidy pile. Shedder Tom got underway with Shedder Ted on a second larger wood store at Staithes and on Wednesday at the Women’s Shed the team got underway with one at the end…
Apologies for the break in correspondence, but the internet did not reach a field in Garstang, Preston. Nevertheless, the Sheds took no breather and nor did publicity involving our Sheds in the control of others. The Sheds are quite a catalyst for add on activities and there are irons in…
