If we cannot have Sheds open, let’s do somethings at home that we can share in over Zoom. That was the outcome of today’s Talking Sheds at the Kitchen Table attended by the (a?) Magnificent Seven. The idea of cookery had been raised in the Sheds and elsewhere. Lockdown is…
We are in full UK lockdown again. We cannot socialise unless outside in a public place and then with just one person at a 2m distance or 1m with face masks. We must keep thoroughly washing hands when we can or use hand sanitiser if that is not possible. We…
Wishing us all – ourselves, our friends and family and our community – a 2021 that allows a restoration of the best of the old normal, retaining the best of the new. 2020 taught us to appreciate and develop connectedness. Let’s all play our part in furthering that this year.…
SAMS contributes to Sleights Christmas scene. Press release: “Richard Anscombe spearheaded an initiative to brighten up the lives of Sleights locals. A Christmas tree was installed prominently on the corner of Ingham Close near to Sleights Primary School. Fundraising is underway for there to be Christmas lights next year stretching…
Many a true word is depicted in a cartoon! How did the turkey escape virtuality? The (multifunctional) Cafe Cart that will be liveried for Whitby Communities Compassion Project is nearing the final stages of fabrication. The ply skins then need to be sealed with PVA (thinner than the adhesive) and…
A Carol Concert courtesy of the Salvation Army. Settle back and join in with singing of some familiar, popular Carols and Christmas songs. Then look at the timings (!) of some live woodturning sessions on Christmas items, including tips for kids. Pick up ideas for when we and North Yorkshire…
Kate (of UK Men’s Shed Association until Friday last) is still looking after our interests. She has sent us news that has yet to reach the North. Listen carefully and take note of new Covid-19 measures affecting communication. Some of our Shedders are well versed in language very similar to…
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth and my Shed! Staithes Malcolm sends 3 Santas to dance to our tune in this video. Meanwhile Graham is making a start on the Cafe Cart for the Compassion Project. You will need some imagination as you look at these…
Kate Gordon, the national development manager for UK Men’s Sheds Association, is on the move to new pastures. She leaves in early December. We had a last gathering of Shed Ambassadors in North Yorkshire yesterday, on Zoom, when we looked at some future developments in our region. Graham has sent…
Here is the trailer for the UKMSA Shed Happens which is broadcast on Wednesday 18th November http://www.shedhappens.uk/community/shed-happens—even-if-you-re-self-isolating-17757/10-2—18th-november-2020uk-shed-show/ Below now is the link to the programme, with thanks to Patrick Abrahams for pulling it and us together! Here are the outputs from the two grandsons mentioned at the start…
