This is the first of a year long series of introductions to Shedders (and others related to our Sheds).
Sheds have got talent, some of which (maybe most!) is not related to Shed skills. We have at least two Shed poets, Roger Gould and Brian Cuffley. Brian took up writing and poetry under the tutorship of Roger and has found it very stimulating. A Shed activity based on wordsmithing.
The news is that Roger offered, and we have accepted, that he be Poet in Residence at each Shed. Roger has penned his first piece in his new (unpaid!!) role. Timing is perfect because it is a first ‘Meet a Shedder’ piece and about stick-man Bob.
Stick Maker
Bob welcomes your hand
age weakens the grip
which skittled out teams
swung the bat
cutting the willow
seeing in hazel
what he coaxed from
young players
now he presses, heats
applies the vice,
tops with ash buffalo ram
polishing embellishing
On Whernside Rough Tor
Monk’s Trod or Caradon
I grip his hand in welcome.
Roger J Gould 3/12/18
Bob is a cricketer, stick maker, welcoming friend. stalwart of the Sheds from day one.
ShedFest 2018. The video is below for you to get a feel for the atmosphere and to see the consistent messages. Kate Gordon (new UKMSA Shed Development Manager who visited Staithes and Littlebeck) has launched a web-site for her own Ruby’s Yard project. The link is also below.
https://www.dropbox.com/db5598e0-d7fa-4c8a-83e9-c07c86874a34