And now we are finalists in the Best Group category of NYCC Community Awards. The announcement will be at a conference in Harrogate on Friday 26th October. Bob and Roger will attend on SAMS behalf to learn the result. Here is the relevant part of the NYCC Press Release Press…
We are never the whole story. The Sheds provide one piece in the jigsaw of meeting people’s needs in a local community. We need to be part of the bigger picture and understand what else is going on that may be a jigsaw piece that fits with us. Watch the…
Well, a great day at Staithes. Inside and outside, above the ground and firmly on the ground. Plus we had a visitor who knew of Liitlebeck Shed and had read about the Staithes Shed. Offering gifts of hand tools and whatever he discovers in house clearance:-). See the pictures below.…
The results of a year long study of loneliness. Who, what, when, where, why? Worth listening to the podcasts. Click on the large image below to access a link to the summary of the findings. It is a short but worthwhile read.
First the conkers. As I type this the Eskmouth Cubs may well be going bonkers with conkers. Maybe the Shedders should play too; some need a good rap on the knuckles! It’s good to get stuck into some practical work. It brings smiles. …
On Monday at Staithes Men’s Shed we welcomed a new Shedder, Tony. He met Graham at the Festival of Thrift in Kirkleatham last weekend. He does leather work (having been a cobbler). He got stuck in with Brian on strengthening a door whilst Martin and Graham worked on electrics with…
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…
