The Shed is open in the afternoon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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After a fairly quiet summer, we have a few events and activities coming up:
On Monday 9th September and again on the 16th, we have Bill Strang giving us an introduction to Tai Chi. [See details here]. The class will start at 1330, and will last about 30 minutes.
Mondays afternoons are now quiet sessions, with no power tools in use in the workshop, to allow for more social activities in the shed.
Back this week after a break, the photography group is meeting on Tuesday evening, from 1845, and will be looking at what the members have had in their sights over the summer.
We have done a lot of work with the Camphill Trust over the last couple of years. They are hosting a concert at the Murtle Estate, the evening of the 26th September. Details can be seen here . Should be a wonderful evening.
Looking ahead to October:
We will have a stall at BA Stores car-boot sale on Saturday 5th October – volunteers to load/unload trailers and run the stall are very welcome.
The evening of Thursday 24 October we are planning a field trip to The Gordon Highlanders Museum. This will include a tour, tea and sandwiches, and a talk by Ian Pithie (front-of-house manager) about a trip (pilgrimage?) he recently made to the Aston Martin Heritage Trust. All in all, will be a fascinating trip. Arrangements will be made for lift-sharing on the day.
The trustees have had a refresher course in first aid, and have been looking at first aid provision and safety generally in the shed. The first aid boxes have been re-stocked, there are new signs showing where things are, there will be notices going up about tool-use, and we are planning regular fire-drills (more details on this soon).
Lots to look forward to. As always, whenever the doors are open the kettle will be on, drop in and join us for a cuppa and a biscuit.
We have items for sale, see our Facebook page for what is available: See HERE
Members are welcome to attend at any of the opening times.
About Men’s Sheds – What’s In It For You?
Background
The Men’s Shed movement started in Australia from where it spread rapidly.
The purpose of a Shed is to provide a social and workshop environment for men of all ages from 18 and upwards. They may be in work, out of work, retired, with disabilities or just plain bored. These men have a wealth of skills and knowledge to contribute and can gain immensely from social contact and sharing their experience with other men.
It is widely recognized that men, particularly not when in employment, can suffer from social isolation, often leading to deterioration of mental health and physical wellbeing.
Experience has shown that being a member of a Men’s Shed has a very positive effect on such wellbeing.
Culter and District Men’s Shed Development
A group of enthusiastic men with encouragement from a local councillor formed the Culter and district Men’s Shed.
Eight trustees are managing the project which is a registered charity.
The former cadet hut in the Bush was identified as an ideal location for our shed and initially leased to us by Aberdeen Council. Purchase of the shed/site was completed in November 2019. We are very unusual, and fortunate in actually owning our shed.
The corona epidemic upset the development of The Shed, but in late 2021 we opened to members, and have grown slowly but surely since then.
Scottish Men’s Shed Association
The Scottish Men’s Shed Association is the umbrella organisation for all Men’s Sheds in Scotland. For more information please CLICK on the link below.
UK Men’s Shed Association
The UK Men’s Shed Association is the umbrella organisation for all Men’s Sheds in UK. For more information please CLICK on the link below.
