Today at Poole Men's Shed we were lucky enough to receive a superb buffet courtesy of members Suresh, Jay, and Kuresh plus a little help from their wives. They were presented with a little gift of scented candles to represent the Festival of Light. The new Poole Park Miniature Railway was officially opened by Poole Mayor, Tony Trent. Poole Men's Shed supply several enthusiastic volunteers to help with the running of the railway.
Poole Men's Shed enjoyed an enjoyable match at the Clay Pipe Inn, Holton Heath. Everything was perfect - except for the result. Wareham won again!
Poole Men's Shed spent an enjoyable week displaying and selling their wares at the Art & Makers Studio, Poole Park.
Thanks to shedders Martin (skipper) Kevin ( Crew ) with their crew mate Janet for a wonderful trip out to Wareham on Dolphin 111
Many thanks to our chefs: Terry, Paul, and Jay, who added some Indian spice to the menu. Fortunately the weather remained fine and sunny for most of the morning and importantly until the burgers had been consumed! It was good to see friends and family members joining us. A good time was had by all.
With all open-air events the weather is always rather a worry, but on the day this was dispelled and we had a successful and fun afternoon. The splat the rat and bobbing ducks proving to be a success these together with a small amount of sales gave us a total of over £100. After our costs of 15 for the pitch and £55 for prizes left us with £30 profit. Bearing in mind that these functions are not done for profit but more to advertise who we are and to attract interest in new membership. To achieve a small profit is always nice.
Rob and team (George, Clive W and others) helping with Children’s Adventure trail, the Bug Sheds were very popular and sales went well making £30 towards club funds.
Our outing to Bovington Tank Museum was enjoyed by all who joined the party. Our guided tour really made the visit that more enjoyable and our guide unwisely offered to extend his 1-hour time and even after 2 hours we still had plenty to see. Gary was most eager to find a Centurion tank. We were all quite thankful we never had to squeeze into the driving compartment. Gary opted out of trying. For those who do not know Gary he drove a Centurion - even wrote one off.
Shedders get their teeth into a sewage problem
Eight brave Shedders braved the elements to visit Holdenhurst treatment works. At the end they were given a challenge to complete a water distribution problem, the childish enthusiasm and tired concentration is clear on their faces. Saturday 11th December 2021 and it is 6-30pm.
Almost 50 Shedders and their guests are arriving for our first major get together for two years. It's very special because not only have we kept together with walks, Quizzes, (thanks to Dave Britton) and occasional lunches when rules relaxed; but our secretary, Alan Hawkins, did not take his foot off the pedal in doing all things secretarial and just about everything else. With this in mind the committee met secretly without Alan to plan an award. The unique and highest award from Poole Men's Shed. Honorary Life Membership. He also got extra pudding! Let's hope he wears his medal safely around the workshop. Poole Men's Shed have hired "The Kiosk" in Poole Park for a week from 8th to 14th September. Come along and visit them!
Although the shed has been functioning for a few weeks it was great to see 30 members and guests tucking into their home made food. From date cake to Samosas we cleared the lot.
The true value of Poole Men's Shed shone bright as we marvelled at the wide range of creativity. What a clever lot we are! If you weren't able to come or just want to reminisce then here are a few photos of our handiwork. Despite most Shed activities being curtailed during the pandemic lockdown and other restrictions, a small, hard core of members have been working hard to complete the fitting out of the Shed including the installation of new toilet facilities.
Welcome Shedders and guests.
It is not possible to make speeches under the current situation so here is a printed version of the proceedings for today's lunch. It is special as it coincides with what would normally be our Shed Founders' Dinner. Three years ago we all met Maureen for the first time at the dinner at the Kitchen in Poole park. It is her birthday today so please take time to wish her Happy Birthday. No singing or dancing please. The PMS first meetings were at Poole Marine Voluntary Service cabin at the docks. Howard Ellis arranged weekly meetings. As numbers grew Dave, Franco and Alan amongst others were founding members and eventually Limelights was offered in January 2015. We became a registered charity in November 2016 and now have a 5year lease on the site for our workshop. We have received many grants to support our development , BCP, Dorset Community Fund , Co-op, Rotary, Wessex water are just a few. As for the future, soon we will meet again together. This will be a good opportunity for you to make a personal contribution to the Shed in your own way, perhaps by helping a committee member with his duties, organising an event, doing a bit of maintenance or whatever takes your fancy to keep the shed running. We are already grateful to the many members who quietly do this behind the scenes. Finally, did you manage to find you PMS name badge? I found mine with £30 next to it. So if you are out and about take your badge with you for a photo opportunity and post it on the What's app group ( you can join via Alan) or send to the shed website via Eric. Alternatively buy a post card of the area you are in, bring it to the shed and I will make up a display board. It will be interesting to see where we all get to. Happy Shedding, Best wishes, Ros A great meeting of the lunch club today at table table,organised by Clive.
We left at 3-30 but Alan sneaked back in for an extra pudding. Thought no one saw him. Wrong again. SHILLINGSTONE RAILWAY PROJECT
visit Shillingstone station – Saturday 8th February 2020 with Buddies-on-the-Bus North Dorset Railway (NDR) at Shillingstone station were hosts last weekend to ‘Buddies-on-the-Bus’ unit from Poole Men’s Shed, organised by South East Dorset Community Accessible Transport charity (SEDCAT). Project co-ordinator Ron Tomlin said “It was a very interesting visit for our men to see a potential heritage railway being restored totally by volunteers with so many diverse skills.” They were shown around by Jack Bath, Trustee, NDR’s Museum Curator, Volunteer & Training Manager along with Geoff Baker, Trustee & Plant Manager, who showed everyone all the latest track laying by NDRs P-way team. After touring the station, they retired to the station’s Café for refreshments served by volunteers and visited the well stocked shop. NDR in recent years has developed the station with the help of many volunteers bringing diverse skills to bring back the glory years of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway. The railway, which ran from Bath to Bournemouth, was closed by Dr. Beeching way back in 1966. This year NDR aims to complete their present track laying which will provide a loop within their present boundary to offer future brake van rides. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer at NDR then go to their website www.northdorsetrailway.co.uk, or better still visit the station on Wednesdays, and weekends to pick up an application form to join in the efforts to reach Sturminster Newton, the next community town along the line in the not too distant future. |