What We Do
Pentlands Men’s Shed is a friendly and welcoming meeting place for men of any age to come together and join in a variety of activities. It is a place where members can share knowledge, learn new skills and develop new friendships. Our aim is to offer a meeting place for companionship based around making or repairing things, although simply socialising over a cup of tea is also a pleasant way of enjoying the stress-free environment. When we meet, we do whatever those present on the day decide. This may be to follow up actions from earlier weeks and maybe plan ahead – or do nothing apart from passing the time of day. You don’t have to be an expert in anything in particular – we all bring different capabilities and interests to the shed – and members turn up when they are able. There is no agenda, requirement, or expectation that anyone will turn up every week.
We typically meet as follows:
- Friday mornings between 10.00 and 12.30, which allows us to use the Scout Hall as well as our own premises. Fridays are generally used for a mix of social and project activities.
- Monday mornings between 10.00 and 12.30, focusing mainly on project activities. Our access to the Scout Hall is limited on Mondays.
- Wednesday mornings between 10.00 and 12.30, if there is sufficient interest on a week-by-week basis. Similar to Mondays, we have limited access to the Scout Hall, and focus on projects.
Members must always be accompanied while working with tools, from a Health and Safety perspective.
Activities
We have space for making and repairing items, often working outdoors when the weather permits, and indoors in various workshop areas in inclement weather. With many tools having been purchased by the Shed or donated to us, we are well equipped to handle many types of woodworking activity.
Our Interests
Our range of interests is very wide, including gardening, DIY, sport, travel, cycling, cars, sailing, computers, music, and a lot more besides. There’s always someone to talk to, and there’s always someone who will listen to what you have to say.
We have also had enquiries about games of chess etc., and anything the members decide to try and organise themselves is possible. Of course it is all done over a few cups of tea and coffee so please come and have a cup and a chat – you will be most welcome.
Shed Slideshow
Here’s a slideshow that one of our members created to illustrate some of the things we have done as a Shed, including building our workshop. Simply use the arrows at the bottom of the slides to page through it, forwards or backwards. (Best viewed on a tablet or computer screen)