Wednesday 20th December 2023.
Last meeting before Christmas.
This was our last Shed meeting before Christmas.
Many Shed members brought a huge variety of food for lunch.
Wednesday 13th December 2023.
Ed's Christmas tree.
A good example of Men's Shed skill.
Wooden Christmas tree produced by Ed for Limelights Centre.
Saturday 9th December 2023.
Christmas dinner at The Bridge House.
A great time was had at our annual Christmas Dinner this year.
Approximately 40 members and friends attended.
There was a free raffle with all prizes gifted by members.
Well done to Ross and Monica for organising this.
Saturday 2nd December 2023.
Upton Bay Care Home Christmas Fair.
Poole Men's Shed had a stall at this popular event, here being manned by member Ed.
We also supplied Father Christmas for the visitors, NOT being portrayed by Ed!
It is in fact our Social Secretary, Ross.
Wednesday 15th November 2023.
Duwali at the Shed.
Many thanks to Kishor, Jay, Suresh and their families for including us in their Diwali celebration.
We all had a great time. Here's the proof!
Tuesday 17th October 2023.
Skittles against Wareham Men's Shed.
Poole Men's Shed played skittles against Wareham Men's Shed at the "Clay Pipe" inn, Holton Heath.
After a very close 4 rounds of skittles Poole Men's Shed emerged as winner by ONE POINT!
Wednesday 23rd August 2023.
Visit by our local MP.
A large group of shedders were present on Wednesday to welcome our MP Michael Tomlinson KC MP.
Michael spent about an hour touring the shed social area and workshops talking to our members.
As we are non political it was a time to share our Interests, hopes and dreams.
We are grateful for the time Michael took to chat and hope that he now has a clearer understanding of the men's shed movement and especially
Poole Men's shed.
Monday 24th July 2023.
Trip on "Dolphin" around Poole Harbour.
20 members enjoyed a great day out on board "Dolphin", skippered and crewed by shed members Martin and Kevin.
Monday 3rd July 2023.
Oakdale Library Gardens, Poole.
Rob & Ed from Poole Men's Shed with Ray from Oakdale Garden volunteers.
Native animals created by Poole Men's Shed being installed at Oakdale Library Gardens Children's Wildlife area.
Native animals include badger, fox, hedgehog and mole.
Wednesday 21st June 2023.
Poole Men's Shed 9th Birthday BBQ.
Saturday 10th June 2023.
Another successful event at Corfe Mullen carnival - especially the "Splat the Rat".
Saturday 27th May 2023.
Creating a Community Growing Area at The Cornerstone Academy Hamworthy
Finishing off raised beds for Power House Charity.
Wednesday 1st March 2023.
Pancakes with Ross.
Wednesday 15th February 2023.
Re-hang gate at Buckingham Court.
Ray, Mike & Dave have repaired & re-hung a wooden gate at Buckingham Court residential home.
Residential estate manager Jane was very pleased with the outcome.
Monday 30th January 2023.
Poole Bay Care Home.
Fixing the bird tables made by members of Poole Men's Shed.
Wednesday 25th January 2023.
Sophie, from the Upton Bay Care Home pays the Shed a visit
Sophie, from the Upton Bay Care Home came to our meeting to present us with £65.20 raised on sales of the handmade Christmas decorations made by Poole Men's Shed.
Also, we handed over some bird feeding trays for the care home garden.
Monday 23rd January 2023.
Clean Air for Schools initiative.
Kate Salter (second left) with Mark Wilson head teacher (far right) and pupils at Canford Heath School in front of their anti-idling display.
Jeff Jobling (far left) is from Poole Men’s Shed who provided the materials for the installation.
