Activities & Events
Christmas Party 2023
The Mens shed Christmas party was held at the Kings Arms in Castle Douglas, a good time was had by all – once some other photos appear on Facebook we will link them in here.
Activities & Events
Christmas 2024
Walter has booked tables for us at the Kings Arms Hotel in Castle Douglas for the 15th December at 7pm. Please see the Facebook post below if you have not already and book your place asap – hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/groups/496050544111165/permalink/1983673685348836/
For Sale
A rustic door seeks new home!
We have a four panel door in unrestored state, looking for a new home in return for a small donation to the shed, sizes shown in the pictures below, contact us via facebook for more information.
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Bench Repairs
Just a short update to show we have been busy at the Mens Shed, here’s a picture of a bench under restoration for the local community in St Johns town of Dalry. If you have something you need refurbishing or making, please get in touch with us.
Activities & Events
Social Events at the Shed
After our successful Christmas Meal at Nicos we are arranging more. Walter is looking into a trip to Ayr or Carlisle Races. Details to follow! Do you enjoy a flutter? Are History and Gardening your thing? How about a trip to Drumlanrigg or Castle Kennedy? We are working on it! Come along and join in the social activities as well as learn new skills at the shed.
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New Opening Times at the Shed
In response to many enquiries the Shed Would like to announce that as from this Saturday 4th February the Shed will be open on the First and Third Saturdays of the month from 9am to 12 Noon. This will be a trial period until the 1st of April. Please come along this Saturday , Men and Women welcome, Check out our facilities and start your own project or get involved in one of the sheds.
Activities & Events
Catstrand Christmas Shopping Event
The Catstrand held its first xmas late shopping event on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd December 2022 – with a well stocked table from our Shed! photo credit : Catstrand Facebook Post Here
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Glenkens Mens’ Shed Metalwork Project
The arrival of a Mens’ Shed has been a Glenkens success story of recent years. The Mens’ Shed buildings, found behind the Old Smiddy in Balmaclellan, have established themselves as a popular and well used place for a whole range of group and solo trades and activities. The range of activities hosted in the Mens’ Shed is now going to increase even further following an award of £5’000 from the ‘Our Heritage’ Small Grants Scheme Read more…
Shed Upgrades
Tom’s New Clock
Tom’s brilliant new clock up in the shed. Now you’ll always know it’s time for a brew😃