Shed Shout Out! - October 2025

As ever, it was great to end Summer with a stand at the Winslow Show and yes, (before anyone notices) - it was coincidence that we found ourselves pitched next to ‘Just Biscuits’.  Despite temptation, our volunteers managed not to blow the profits and we were able to return a very useful £170 towards meeting our costs for another year.  Thanks to all the Shedders who made goodies to sell  and to all the good people who visited us and gave us support.

As we look forward to chillier days, we’re planning something a little different for the winter months.  From time to time we have run training sessions to familiarise members with the machinery we have available.  Although intended as an introduction to further training, the half-hour sessions have proved popular in their own right.  Many have welcomed them simply as an interesting rallying point to bring members together and as a catalyst for starting conversations.  And why not?  We’ve decided to test the water with a series of monthly talks this winter - each talk will last about half-an hour and topics will be wide ranging.  We’re working on the programme now and hope to publish full details next month.         

We were given a ‘project’ woodturning lathe some years ago but it was in such poor condition that refurbishment seemed unlikely.  Two Shedders, however, knew that under the rust and chipped paint was a 50+ year old Myford  - a revered name!  Thanks to Tony Watson and Tony Stopp who have beautifully restored and modernised the machine ready for another lifetime of service.