Help us build our permanent home
Wharfedale Men's Shed is a charity based in Otley. Our aim is to combat loneliness and social isolation — particularly, but not exclusively, for men. We meet in a workshop where we get together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and work shoulder to shoulder on projects, mainly in wood for either personal use or for the local community.
We are raising funds for a permanent home of our own at the Masonic Lodge, Otley — which will allow us to expand and help more people.
Our fundraising to date stands at a magnificent £55,000, with donations and grants from Otley Lions, Sinclairs, Postcode Lottery, Northern Circuit Barristers, Skipton B.S., National Lottery Community Fund, Arnold Clark, and Ilkley Round Table.
This covers the workshop units we need. However, to make our building accessible for all, we still need to install disabled facilities — access ramp, toilet and more.
Registered charity 1183609 — Wharfedale Men's Shed
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Sweat and Sawdust: The WMS Heatwave Special
WMS members took on Monday’s scorching 30°C heatwave with sunhats, sweat, and unstoppable spirit. Inside and out, projects continued at full steam (literally), proving that nothing—not even a Yorkshire summer—can slow a Shedder down. A toasty day of teamwork, tools, and top-notch humour.
Celebrating Community at the Otley Volunteer Showcase
Three members of Wharfedale Men’s Shed attended the Otley Volunteer Showcase on 28th June. The event offered valuable networking opportunities and highlighted the strong community spirit in Otley. While sales were quiet, the day was a great success in building connections and celebrating the power of volunteering.
WMS Rugby Team hits the ground walking!
Thanks to support from the Leeds Together Grant Fund and Otley Action for Older People, our Men’s Walking Rugby team has new sports equipment! We welcome all reasonably active older men—no experience needed. Join us Mondays at 12:30pm on Garnett’s Field, Otley, for fun, fitness, and friendship.
A Box Within a Box: Music, Memory, and a Touch of Rowan
When Jean brought in her 1960s Olive wood music box from the Holy Land, it was missing its original interior. With Bob M’s Rowan wood and John’s craftsmanship, a new inner box was made and finished in shellac. A family heirloom restored—and in time for Christmas memories to be shared.