Storm Bert, Coffee, and Christmas Cheer at Colton Methodist Church
Three members of Wharfedale Men’s Shed braved Storm Bert to attend the Christmas Fair at Colton Methodist Church, raising funds and spirits despite a slow start. With dedication and teamwork, the event turned into a success, showcasing the true spirit of WMS.
The Continuing Search for a New Home
Wharfedale Men’s Shed (WMS) began its journey in March 2019 and has grown with a vision for a purpose-built home. After years of searching and planning, a design for a new workshop has secured planning consent, marking an exciting step toward making this vision a reality.
Projects : Before & After
At Wharfedale Men’s Shed, we take pride in transforming the broken into the beautiful. From restoring chairs and crafting custom tables to rebuilding wildlife walls and Santa’s Sleigh, every project reflects the dedication of our skilled team.
Wharfedale Men’s Shed Joins the Otley Science Festival Fun!
Wharfedale Men’s Shed joined the Otley Science Festival with a popular bird-box building activity, creating 21 boxes alongside enthusiastic attendees. Guided by Shed members, the event celebrated creativity, teamwork, and local wildlife conservation.
WMS Awarded £5,000 grant from Postcode Community Trust
Wharfedale Men’s Shed is delighted to receive a £5,000 grant from the People’s Postcode Trust, funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. This generous support will enhance our activities, providing tools and resources to expand our projects and strengthen our community.
Wharfedale Men’s Shed: Planters, Planks, and Plenty of Laughs!
Wharfedale Men’s Shed recently turned recycled decking boards into six beautiful garden planters for a local Church client. Led by Loz, with help from Bob E. and Michael, the team crafted these ‘planter masterpieces,’ delighting the client and securing a generous donation for the Shed.
Wharfedale Men’s Shed Wins £1,000 Community Giving Award!
Wharfedale Men’s Shed is honoured to receive the £1,000 top prize in Skipton Building Society’s 2024 Community Giving scheme! This incredible donation will fund essential tools and materials, empowering our projects for the Otley community. Huge thanks to Skipton customers and supporters for voting for us! Secretary Bob Miles expressed our gratitude with two handcrafted snowmen for Skipton’s Otley branch.
The Shed hosts the BBC for a day
“Wharfedale Men’s Shed brings men together to share skills, build projects, and foster friendships while giving back to the community. With plans to expand into a new workshop, we aim to grow our impact and welcome even more members.”
Health Awareness Presentations
Losing Shed members soon after diagnosis raised the question of recognising early signs of illness and taking action.
Wharfedale Men’s Shed and Burley-in-Wharfedale Men’s Shed collaborated to deliver a cancer awareness talk, with plans for future sessions on heart disease, stroke, lung conditions, and mental health.
The Great Timber Tangle
“Monday at the Men’s Shed saw Loz, Bob E, and Michael tackle a donation of nail-ridden scrap timber from Tite-Fix. Armed with stubbornness and humor, they turned the chaotic heap into trugs, a planter, and some delightfully odd wooden mushrooms, proving that even hopeless wood can spark creativity and a good laugh.”