2022 Blog




Wednesday 14th December 2022.

Cutting the Christmas Cake.

Ross cuts the Christmas cake at Limelights.

The Cake was made by Jackie, Clive our treasurer's, daughter.

Sadly circumstances prevented both coming to the dinner.

Luckily they now have a gift wrapped slice.

The "Jackie shed cake" is an annual feature at the shed Xmas celebration. In recognition of her dedication as a non Shedder she was awarded the "Shed Pin Badge" - a unique award.

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Saturday 10th December 2022.

Christmas Dinner at The Bridge.








Monday 28th November 2022.

Breakfast at Upton Bay Care Home.

The breakfast club meets on the last Monday of each month at Upton Bay care home.

It's like a five star hotel and a full English is just a fiver.

Just how many shedmen does it take to decorate a three foot tree?







Monday 31st October 2022.

Breakfast at Upton Bay Care Home.

The first breakfast club meeting at the Upton Bay care home.

A very reasonably priced full English.

We will be back.





Wednesday 26th October 2022.

Diwali feast at Men's Shed.

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.






Saturday 15th October 2022.

Official opening of Poole Park Railway.

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.






Tuesday 11th October 2022.

Skittle Match v Wareham Men's Shed

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!








Friday 23rd September 2022.

Poole Park.

Poole Men's Shed spent an enjoyable week displaying and selling their wares at the Art & Makers Studio, Poole Park.






Monday 12th September 2022.

Second Boat Trip to Wareham.

A second enjoyable trip to Wareham was enjoyed by Poole Men's Shed members.






Monday 15th August 2022.

Shedders Grand Day Out.

Thanks to shedders Martin (skipper) Kevin ( Crew ) with their crew mate Janet for a wonderful trip out to Wareham on Dolphin 111.





Wednesday 1st June 2022.

Poole Men's Shed BBQ.

​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.





Saturday 11th June 2022.

Corfe Mullen Carnival.

​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.






Monday 30th May 2022.

Oakdale Library Jubilee Fun Day.

​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.





Tuesday 24th May 2022.

Visit to The Tank Museum.

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.





Friday 6th May 2022.

Bug Hotel.

Very desirable residence built by Norman for Blake with a little help from Ross.






Tuesday 1st March 2022.

Our new branding iron - not for use on members!





Thursday 24th February 2022.

Visit to Holdenhurst Water Treatment works.

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.





Wednesday 23rd February 2022.

Getting back to normal.







Wednesday 19th January 2022.

Production of bench seats.