Wednesday 20th December 2017.
Presentation of a microphone to our illustrious Social Organiser Ross for his sterling efforts at the Christmas Dinner.
The last Wednesday meet at Limelights 2017.
A Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all our followers.
Saturday 16th December 2017.
Poole Men's Shed Christmas Dinner.
Held at Limelights
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Thursday 7th December 2017.
Poole Lantern Parade.
Getting ready for the off, and the final destination at Poole Guildhall.
Thursday 12th October 2017.
Completion of the flower bed removal at Limelights.
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Thursday 7th September 2017.
Poole Men's Shed clear overgrown garden.
Terry, Alan, Rob & David spent a day clearing an overgrown garden for a lady in Canford Heath.
Saturday 26th August 2017.
Visit to the Oak Fair at Stock Gaylard, Dorset.
Dave getting basic instruction from the Avalon Axe throwers.
Dave getting basic instruction from the Avalon Axe throwers.
Dave facing the wrong way. Further instruction needed.
Rob contemplating the high cost of Blue Vinny cheese.
That £2-85 is burning a hole in his pocket.
Wednesday 16th August 2017.
Removal of the Limelights flower bed.
A fine group of Poole Shedders turned out to remove a brick flower bed at the Limelights Centre.
This will area will now be more useful as additional car parking space.
Wednesday 2th August 2017.
Visit to the Stone Carving Festival
Members enjoying the stone carving spectacular in the rain at the Square and Compass at Worth Matravers.
No carving done but an excellent pasty lunch was enjoyed after the event!
Rob likes to catch his like a seal!
Wednesday 12th July 2017.
BBQ
Following our usual Wednesday meeting at Limelights several shed members left to go to an afternoon BBQ at Stoney Wood.
A good time was had by all.
Wednesday 5th July 2017.
Poole Park Railway
Poole Men's Shed visited Poole Park on Wednesday 5th July.
They heard that the railway will soon be up and running in the near future and that volunteers will be required to assist.
As you can see in the picture below Poole Men's Shed are looking into it.
Saturday 24th June 2017.
Visit to Hall & Woodhouse Brewery Open Day.
Three of our members had a very enjoyable time at the Brewery open day.
Saturday 17th June 2017.
Visit to Didcot Railway Museum.
Several members visited Didcot Railway Museum.
Pictures below show thay had an interesting day.
Thursday 15th June 2017.
Erection of the tortoise fence.
Rob and Stan from Poole Men's Shed erected the "Tortoise fence."
It was slow job, but a successful one!
Wednesday 10th May 2017.
Handover of bagatelle to Marie Curie Poole.
Val Sawdy & Richard Ayres from Marie Curie Poole visited Poole Men's Shed at Limelights to collect a bagatelle board built by Ross Bradley.
Thursday 4th May 2017.
Whatever next? Request to build a tortoise fence!
Thursday 9th March 2017.
Next Committee/Trustee Meeting
The next Committee/Trustee meeting will take place at Limelights Centre on March 22nd 2017.
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Wednesday 1rd March 2017.
Learning to play bowls.
Five members visited the Dolphin Indoors Bowls Club, Poole for a 2hr tuition session.
They then played a few ends before enjoying lunch afterwards at the Club.
Sheer poetry in motion!
Tuesday 28rd February 2017.
A Shed Donated.
Over a couple of days, members of Poole Men's Shed dismantled a shed kindly donated by Mr Lee Burchell, proprietor of Stoney Down Camping Club.
The old shed was transported to be stored at our premises at Learoyd Road for future use.
Monday 27rd February 2017.
What's On
On Wednesday we welcome Linda Nother from the Brownsea Island Theatre group. She will be talking about how we can help build the stage set for the production on the Island during the summer months. Come and listen if it interests you.
Also on Wednesday Frank Brown"s widow, Kate and her daughter will be visiting and intend to make a small donation to the shed.
Wednesday evening 6pm to 8pm . Ross, Chris H ,Terry, Stan and Alan will be visiting the indoor bowls centre 52, Waterloo Rd BH17 7LG.
March sees two trips, one to skittles, see Rob and sign up, the other to ten pin bowling, see Chris F and sign up. Visitors welcome.
Hoping to arrange a couple of talks for Wednesdays, one on Pyrography, the other on the work of Marie Curie.
Lots going on, please do get involved and if you would like to organise something please say.
We do need to spread the organising load.
Best wishes, see you Monday or Wednesday.
Ross.
Wednesday 22rd February 2017.
Bell Ringing Lessons.
A dozen Shed members attended a short tuition on English style bell ringing at All Saints church, Hampreston.
Following the tuition several members had a go at ringing - with mixed results!
They also visited the belfry.
Afterwards a good pub lunch was enjoyed.
Wednesday 22rd February 2017.
Visit of Dorset Community Foundation (DCF)
Staff & Ambassadors of DCF visited our shed.
We are very grateful for the generous grant from them which will enable us to expand our services and offer places for new members.
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Wednesday 22rd February 2017.
Expert Instruction.
A member receiving expert tuition on the use of our new mitre saw.
