May 2024 - Dumfries Air Museum Outing
18 members of the Shed enjoyed a great day out at the Dumfries Air Museum. Many thanks to the museum for an enjoyable day and for taking the time to give the lads a guided tour of the many exhibits on display. A highly recommended day out for anyone interested in aviation history.
May 2024 - Shop Renovations
It has been a busy time for some of the members in the Shed this month. We have decided to give our Shop a makeover by moving the store cupboard door, freshening up the paintwork, installing new shelving and adding design features to the walls and counter. We will be launching the revamped Shop at a special open day in July: watch this space for further details.
April 2024 - Wheelbarrow Restoration
In 1946, a young apprentice, John Wilson, was tasked with making a wheelbarrow. As you can see from the orignal picture (top left), it was well used over the years. However, after many years, the wheelbarrow fell in to, being polite, disrepair (bottom left). John's daughter, Lesley, contacted the Shed to see if there was anythig we could do. After many hours of pondering and figuring out the original sizes, chairman Ed completed the rebuild and presented the wheelbarrow back to a delighted Lesley.
March 2024 - West Kirk Brownies
The Shed were delighted to be asked to assist the West Kirk Brownies in a Mother’s Day project. Following a short demonstration and explantion about hand tools, the brownies were given the task of hammering nails into a block of wood to make a heart shape. The task was completed by the end of the night and much fun was had by all.
January 2024 - Chairman Ed
Many members of the East Kilbride Shed gather to celebrate the 70th birthday of our Chairman, Ed Mullin.
December 2023 - Harry McLarnon
It is with much sadness that the Shed announces the passing of a much respected member, Harry McLarnon, at the age of 92, seen here on the right. Harry had been a Member of our Shed for several years. As always, our thoughts are with Harry's family at this time.
December 2023 - John McDonald
It is with much sadness that the Shed announces the passing of a much respected member, John McDonald, at the age of 94, seen here in the center of the photograph. As always, our thoughts are with John's family at this time.
December 2023 - JDRF Charity Event
The Shed were proud to have built this Lemonade stand which allowed two local girls to have a charity event, raising a massive £335 for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Well done girls.
November 2023 - Alex McKendrick
It is with much sadness that the Shed announces the passing of a much respected member, Alex McKendrick. As always, our thoughts are with Alex's family at this time.
September 2023 - Monica Lennon visits the Shed
Scottish Labour MSP, Monica Lennon, enjoys a visit to the East Kilbride men’s Shed, gaining a better understanding of the activities available to members and the work that we do in the community.
July 2023 - Fish Supper Friday
We had a great turnout of members to our "Fish Friday" night. The nautical fish theme was enhanced by the showing of an old BBC Scotland Para Handy episode. Our memories were taxed by two quizzes, starting and ending the night. Local takeaways provided the food, a pakora starter followed by fish‘n’chips. Many thanks to both local suppliers.
July 2023 - Allers Allotment Open Day
East Kilbride Men’s Shed supported the Open Day at Allers on Saturday 5th August with a display of crafts made at the Shed. It was well attended with lots of visitors who were able to see what we actually do at the Shed. In addition to the crafts, two of our artistic members were busy with requests to draw visitors’ caricatures. Altogether a great day and even the rain stayed off!
July 2023 - Building Planters at Hunter House
East Kilbride Men’s Shed volunteers recently made 6 large planters and assembled 2 small planters, to enhance the garden at Hunter House, East Kilbride.
May 2023 - Visit to Irvine Maritime Museum
Some of our members enjoying a day out at the Irvine maritime museum.
March 2023 - Dr Lisa Cameron visits the Shed
Quote from Dr Cameron, "It was great to catch up with the Men’s Shed in East Kilbride this weekend to hear about their fundraising and to support their work. A fantastic initiative to promote activity and wellbeing and create wonderful pieces including chairs, cabinets, bird tables, clocks and signs to name just some of the great work on display".
