In February, we reported on the sad condition of the rose arbour that has formed the entrance to the Anniversary garden in Lennox Court. Maintained by Tetbury in Bloom, the garden was developed in 1977 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee. With a kind donation of timber by Tetbury Town Council, our Men’s Shedders Steve, Dave and John have rebuilt this sturdy structure to its original design. The pressure treated timbers to replace the decaying beams were nearly five metres long and created a storage problem whilst they were being drilled and shaped ready for fitting in our workshop. Plans have recently been in the works to expand our storage space to take on larger projects.
Since our workshop was relocated to the site of the old Tetbury GWR station in July, we have been overwhelmed by the missions we have been offered and the materials and equipment that have been donated to us. It became obvious we would need more dry storage space for the timber and materials. So we decided to make it our project for this year to build a timber extension to the rear of the workshop. The plans for the extension were passed by CDC Planning early in March and the work will be starting immediately. The members all have different skills to offer to the build but we rely on the generosity of friends to provide the materials. We have managed to salvage a useful quantity of timber from a demolition site in South Cerney which will be used for part of the structure, but any donation of timber or building materials would be welcome. The extra space we will create with this build will enable us to take on more members and larger projects. If you would like to find out more about our project or support us with a donation, please go to www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tetbury
We are busy making planters, nest boxes, bird tables and many more unique items for the garden from upcycled materials. Have a look at our website for Spring merchandise available from our online store.
Could you help us keep the Town’s amenities looking good? Do you like a challenge? Then come along to our busy workshop on Wednesdays between 9.30 – 1.00 or Thursdays between 9.00 – 5.00. Find out more, contact us on 07955 088580. More details of our activities and where to find us are on our Tetbury Men’s Shed website www.tetburymensshed.co.uk
Attention Ladies! Don’t let the name fool you, many sheds around the UK have women members and there is no reason why men should have all the fun. Could you start the Tetbury Ladies shed?
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