Here is all the news about what has been happening at Troon Men’s Shed.
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Ayrshire Regional Shed Network Meeting
The Scottish Men’s Shed Ayrshire Regional Shed Network meeting took place last week at Three Towns Men’s Shed in Ardrossan which Ian and Owen, our Chairman and Vice-chairman attended. They met with representatives from other Men’s Sheds in Ayrshire and got some useful information about establishing a shed and fundraising, as well as work being…
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Monday 11th November
Our next social is Monday 11th November from 2pm until 3.30pm in the Scout Centre when the community team from the South Ayrshire Council Information and Advice Hub will be coming along to tell us about their services. Future meetings are every fortnight thereafter, but keep an eye on the website or Facebook page as…
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Scottish Maritime Museum Visit
Twelve members of Troon Men’s Shed enjoyed a visit to the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine on Monday to explore the museum and see the exhibits on display and learn about historic vessels, shipbuilding tools and machinery. Did you know that the main museum building was formerly the Engine Shop of Alexander Stephen and Sons…
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Co-op Community Fund
Troon Men’s Shed is now part of the Co-op Local Community Fund and Co-op Members can support Troon Men’s Shed. The more Co-op members that choose to support us between now and October 2025, the more money our shed will receive towards our project to provide a defibrillator for the shed. Co-op Members can support…
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Community Orchard
One project that is currently being considered by Troon Men’s Shed is establishing a community orchard in Troon. Do you know of any land that would be suitable for an orchard? Do you have experience in growing fruit trees and would like to get involved. If so please get in contact with us. Email: troonmensshed@gmail.com
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Meeting 14th October
The next Troon Men’s Shed meeting is on Monday 14th October from 2pm – 3.30pm in the Scout Centre where members are invited to bring along any model making or craft work to ‘show and tell’, or just come along for a cuppa, biscuit and a chat. Non-members are welcome to come along to find…
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UPM Caledonian Paper Mill Visit
Fourteen members of Troon Men’s Shed enjoyed a very intertesting and informative visit to UPM Caledonian Paper Mill in Irvine on 30th September 2024. On arrival the group were given a presenation about the various processes involved in making paper at UPM Caledonian, as well as how they look after their employees. The mill started…
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Visit to UPM Caledonian Paper Mill – 30 September
Thanks to UPM Caledonian in Irvine, a visit to the Caledonian Paper Mill has been arranged for Troon Men’s Shed on the afternoon of Monday 30th September 2024 when we will be given a tour around the facility. This is a members only event and names need to be provided to UPM Caledonian in advance.…
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Social Meetings – September & October 2024
The next meetings of Troon Men’s Shed will be social meetings at the Scout Centre to allow us a chance to chat and socialise over a cup of tea or coffee or even a game of pool. Dates:– Monday 16 September 2024– Monday 14 October 2024Time: 2pm – 3.30pmWhere:Scout Centre (ground floor), 30 St Meddans…
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Equipment & Materials Donation
A table saw, worktops, tables and assorted timber have been donated to us thanks to Troon Watersports Hub and The Outdoor Partnership Ayrshire. These and other donated items have been moved to a storage facility and will be of great benefit to us once we have obtained premises to establish a workshop. If you think…