Activities – Pentlands Men's Shed

Category: Activities

Currie Christmas Fair

Posted on 02/12/202502/12/2025 by Iain Millar

Our members attended the Currie Christmas Fair on 30 November in the Currie Community Centre. Great fun was had, and we even sold some goodies for Shed funds – mainly made by members, but also by some of our families. Along with Christmas ornaments, soft furnishings, and toys and games we even sold some kindling which has been a big money spinner for the Shed over recent years. We were delighted to sell a beautiful piece of an oak barrel that had been repurposed into a candle holder by one of our recent recruits, and we hope to have more items to sell at future similar events. As well as raising funds, we were very pleased to raise awareness of the Shed amongst local people, as the community is a key focus for our activities.

Praise from Dr Scott Arthur MP

Posted on 07/10/202502/12/2025 by Iain Millar

Dr Scott Arthur, MP for Edinburgh South West, visited Pentlands Men’s Shed in October 2025, and the Westminster member doubted that any other project in the Capital achieves to much with so little.

He added: “I was proud to meet the retired, but certainly not tired, gentlemen at the Pentland Men’s Shed.

Water Crew!

Posted on 12/09/202514/09/2025 by Iain Millar

Shed entertainment officer Alex arranged a cruise on the Union Canal for a group of Shed members which was, by all accounts, a great success. No-one fell in, no-one was forced to walk the plank, and no-one was captured by pirates. They only had to endure Alex’s jokes for three hours! Alex’s report on the cruise, along with some photos, follows:

Breakfast BBQ November 2024

Posted on 08/11/202408/11/2024 by Iain Millar

Our Chief Griller, Lyall, arranged a delicious breakfast BBQ on Friday 8 November. Beef Lorne sausage, pork links, and bacon on rolls with tomato and brown sauce were on the menu and the assembled hungry masses consumed large quantities of the hot food, washed down by teas and coffees. A welcome treat on a damp morning!

BBQ July 2024

Posted on 13/07/202413/07/2024 by Iain Millar

Pentlands Men’s Shed has an expert BBQer (is that a word?) in the form of our Treasurer, Lyall. We decided to hold a BBQ for all members, their better halves, and a few guests on 12 July 2024, and amazingly, the sun shone for the assembled group.

First BBQ

Posted on 14/05/202414/05/2024 by Iain Millar

After months of anticipation during the winter months, we finally had a warm dry day on 10 May 2024 for Lyall to fire up the barbeque that we built by recycling a commercial sink unit. It was well worth the wait!

Another full house

Posted on 22/01/202422/01/2024 by Allmac

Very busy day at shed with I suspect biggest turnout yet. Lovely to see so many coming now.

Full House at Riccy

Posted on 22/01/202422/01/2024 by Allmac

We all had a fantastic time at our “Christmas lunch” and Rab did an amazing job organising it. Thanks Rab!

Visit by model-maker

Posted on 03/11/202303/11/2023 by Iain Millar

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.

Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway visit

Posted on 19/09/202319/09/2023 by Iain Millar

A group from Pentlands Men’s Shed visited the Bo’ness and Kinneil railway and museum on 19 September 2023. By all accounts it was a most enjoyable visit despite the weather, and at least one member expressed his wish that he could use the machine tools and equipment in their “proper” workshop. It’s great that the Shed isn’t just about making things, and that social activities are also a feature of what we do.