Wharfedale Men’s Shed: Planters, Planks, and Plenty of Laughs!

At Wharfedale Men’s Shed, we don’t just make things; we make memories, laughter, and occasionally, a bit of sawdust in places it shouldn’t be. Our latest adventure involved a very special commission: crafting six garden planters from recycled decking boards for a delighted client from the local Church who wanted to spruce up her outdoor […]

Wharfedale Men’s Shed Wins £1,000 Community Giving Award!

We are thrilled to announce that Wharfedale Men’s Shed has been awarded the top prize of £1,000 in Skipton Building Society’s 2024 Community Giving scheme. Thanks to the incredible support of our community and Skipton Building Society’s customers, we secured the highest donation available in the scheme. This generous award will go directly towards purchasing […]

The Shed hosts the BBC for a day

Wharfedale Men’s Shed offers a supportive space where men of all ages come together to work on meaningful projects, enjoy companionship, and give back to the community. Members work on everything from building hedgehog boxes and restoring furniture to community repairs and personal DIY projects. With a mix of practical skills and social connections, the Shed provides purpose and a sense of belonging. As we plan to expand into a new workshop, we look forward to welcoming even more members and increasing our impact on the local community.”

The Great Timber Tangle

It was Monday morning at the Men’s Shed, and the shed was abuzz with the familiar clatter of tools and the not-so-familiar cursing that only scrap timber could evoke. Loz, Bob E, and Michael were huddled around the latest donation from Tite-Fix—a heap of what could generously be described as “wood.” It was more like […]

Please support Prickly Pigs Hedgehog Rescue!

WMS supports Prickly Pigs Hedgehog Rescue Please read the following piece and think about whether you could contribute to this important work: The Decline of UK Hedgehogs and the Efforts to Save Them Over the past two decades, the hedgehog population in the UK has experienced a dramatic decline, raising alarms about the future of […]

Men’s Shed work continues whatever the weather

  In true Wharfedale Men’s Shed spirit, Malcolm, Loz and Bob didn’t let a little thing like the pouring rain dampen their determination. As the heavens opened, our fearless trio rolled up their sleeves and donned their waterproofs (or at least what they optimistically thought were waterproofs). A trusty gazebo was brought into action, although […]

Baildon Freemasons back Wharfedale Men’s Shed

The Eccleshill Freemasons’ Lodge has kindly donated a very generous £1,500 to our Shed. This will be used for the purchase of tools and towards our new Shed which we are hoping to build over the next couple of years. The story was published in the Ilkley Gazette.You can read it by clicking on the […]

Building nesting Barn Owls a Home on the Denton Estate

At Wharfedale Men’s Shed, we’re used to crafting everything from planters to mud kitchens, but our latest project had us spreading our wings—literally! When we were approached to construct a Barn Owl nesting box, we knew we’d be building something truly special. The nesting box, built to a precise design, was a labour of love […]

A New Tombola Machine for the Courthouse

Otley Courthouse is delighted to unveil its brand-new tombola machine, crafted with care and ingenuity by members of Wharfedale Men’s Shed (WMS). The new addition, sporting vibrant yellow paintwork and a host of thoughtful design features, replaces the previous machine, which had sadly succumbed to wear and tear over the years. Hazel from Otley Courthouse  […]