Intruders 20 April 2024
The following photos were captured from the CCTV at the Shed on 20 April 2024. If you can identify these intruders, please let Rab or another trustee know.
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Author: Iain MillarRetired IT project manager / IT manager
Developer of the basic website for Pentlands Men’s Shed
Keen dinghy sailor – sails a Laser dinghy and a Mirror dinghy at St Mary’s Loch Sailing Club
Reluctant gardener
Originally from Forfar – lived in Aberdeen for 24 years before moving back to the Edinburgh area
Donation in memory of Scott
Pentlands Men’s Shed lost a good friend in February 2024 when Scott Greenwood passed away. His partner, Susan, wanted to recognise the enjoyment that Scott had while a member of Pentlands Men’s Shed. She therefore decided to donate to us the money raised in his memory at and around the time of his funeral. This included a charity football match which his footballing friends arranged.
We are quite taken aback at the generosity of Scott’s family and friends, and wish to express our gratitude for the very substantial donation.
Supporters of Pentlands Men’s Shed
Pentlands Men’s Shed wishes to thank all of our supporters, donors, and benefactors, some of whom are listed below.
T: 0131 447 3135
F: 0131 447 0408
W: www.james-erskine.co.uk
Upholsterers, re-finishers of all domestic and commercial upholstery.
Currie Primary Atrium and Garden
Following a request for help to tidy up an area of garden and landscaped patio area in the Atrium of Currie Primary School, Pentlands Men’s Shed have stepped up and worked on some of the parts that need attention. A number of the older pupils and their teachers also got involved and all the participants have enjoyed what they have done to improve the area so far.
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Currie Primary School Nursery – Planter
Chairman Rab’s daughter works at Currie Primary School Nursery, and wondered whether Pentlands Men’s Shed could make a big planter for the Nursery. Of course we could! Rab and Davy built a monster of a planter which has now been installed at the nursery. It had to be moved in 2 separate parts with the final assembly done on site. Well done guys!
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Wire & Loop Buzzer Games
Our talented electrical expert, John, has built three “Wire and Loop Buzzer” games. Two are for 297 Squadron (Musselburgh) Air Cadets, and the third is for The Meeting Place group that meets in the Scout Hall on Mondays. It may look easy, but the game is harder than it looks – the author of this article can vouch for that!
At the Air Cadet squadron, lots of the younger cadets spent the evening trying to complete the task without setting off the buzzer. This proved more difficult than first thought so lots of frustrated players!
A few of The Meeting Place members also tried their version of the game, and one manged to complete it without touching the wire! Success! The group was also visited by Sue Webber MSP, who was encouraged to try her hand at the game. There is no record of whether she was successful…
Visit by model-maker
Dave White, father of Shed member Graham, visited the Shed today (3 November 2023) to show off some of the model vehicles that he has built since retiring some years ago. Some of these impressive models are built from purchased plans, while others are designed and built by Dave himself.
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Pallet Seat idea
This simple seat is made from pallets, and was spotted in the Western Isles. Maybe not as refined as some other designs, but certainly worth considering.
Colinton Primary School Planters
Shed member Davy McLuckie wanted to say “thank you” to Colinton Primary School for the support that they gave to his grandson, and it was agreed that planters would be a nice way to acknowledge what they had done. Davy and his fellow members of the Shed constructed and delivered the planters, which were built from recycled pallets, and took the opportunity to get a couple of photos.
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Eejit of the Year Award
Pentlands Men’s Shed is proud to award “Eejit of the Year” to a candidate who has demonstrated excellence and commitment in support of the phrase “He who has never made a mistake has never made anything”.
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