Here is all the news about what has been happening at Troon Men’s Shed.
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Donation of Tools & Equipment from Ayr & Prestwick Men’s Shed
Ayr & Prestwick Men’s shed have very kindly made a donation of surplus tools, machinery and equipment to Troon Men’s Shed. These items will be of great benefit in establishing workshop activities once we have obtained suitable premises in Troon. Our thanks go Ayr & Prestwick Men’s Shed for their generosity.
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Please VOTE for Troon Men’s Shed
Troon Men’s Shed have applied for £1,000 start-up funding from the South Ayrshire Council Participatory Budgeting Fund for Troon and Villages. Allocation of the funds is decided by votes from anyone who lives, works or volunteers in Troon, Dundonald or Loans and is aged 10 and over. A public event will take place on Tuesday 3rd…
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Social Meet 12/8/24
The sun came out for Troon Men’s Shed first social meet-up which took place in the Scout Centre where 16 men sat down for a cuppa and biscuit and got an update on what has been happening behind the scenes to progress Troon Men’s Shed to raise awareness, fundraise and to seek out premises. We…
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Social Meeting on 12 August 2024 at 2pm
We have our first social meeting for members on Monday 12th August 2024 from 2pm to 3.30pm in the ground floor of the Scout Centre – the 2 storey building at the front (30 St Meddans St, Troon KA10 6JX). All members and prospective members are welcome. Stewart, the new Scottish Men’s Shed Development Officer…
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The Scottish Shedder – July 2024
The July 2024 edition of Scottish Men’s Sheds Association’s magazine The Scottish Shedder is now available. It features the latest news, events, projects and personal stories from Men’s Sheds across Scotland as well as promoting relevant opportunities and raising awareness of men’s health matters. Read this issue using the downloadable pdf or flipbook version available…
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Morrisons
Troon Men’s Shed had a table in Morrisons today to promote the organisation and membership. Thanks to all who stopped for a chat as well as Morrisons for giving us the opportunity.
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Facebook
Oops, the IT gremlins have been at work and our previous Facebook page and posts have disappeared! A new Facebook page has been created, so if you are on Facebook make sure you follow us for all the Troon Men’s Shed news. https://www.facebook.com/troonmensshed
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We Are Now a Charity
Our application to become a charity has been successful and Troon Men’s Shed is now a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), Scottish Charity number SC053474. Thanks go to Voluntary Action South Ayrshire and Scottish Men’s Shed Association for help and advice with our application.
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Update June 2024
News update! The Board have been really busy but sometimes it’s not so obvious to apart from our front page article in Troon’s Going Out: So lots happening and we will let you know ASAP of any new developments. Thank you all for your patience and continued support. If you want to get in touch…
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Troon’s Going Out
We are front page news in the June 2024 edition of Troon’s Going Out which is great publicity to make more people in Troon aware of Troon Men’s Shed and also getting new members to sign up.