Andrew tackled the restoration of his 1895 home’s timberwork but needed help recreating its iconic wooden finials. With support from Wharfedale Men’s Shed, Malcolm crafted stunning replacements, completing Andrew’s remarkable transformation. See the results and discover how WMS can support your project!
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.