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News

  • ASDA Foundation grant presentation

    ASDA Foundation grant presentation

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    As we approach the dusk of another year, now our tenth year of existence, we have evolved in to a valuable hub for the senior aged, but youn...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 10 Dec 24
  • WMS Roof Replacement update 10

    WMS Roof Replacement update 10

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    WATERLOOVILLE MEN’S SHED ROOF REPLACEMENT UPDATE REPORT 10 Unfortunately, Covid took over both myself and management so my time a...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 5 Dec 24
  • December 2024 Newsletter part one

    December 2024 Newsletter part one

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    1. Welcome to December’s newsletter. Well we certainly have something to remember as we approach the closure of our first decade year....

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 25 Nov 24
  • December 2024 Newsletter part three

    December 2024 Newsletter part three

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    4. 18th November we had a visit by Jacqui our ASDA Community Champion to present us with the giant cheque, kindly granted by ASDA Foundation...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 25 Nov 24
  • December 2024 Newsletter part two

    December 2024 Newsletter part two

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    2. As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, we shared an evening with Berewood Women’s Institute on Wednesday 16th October. Afte...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 25 Nov 24
  • WMS Roof Replacement update 9

    WMS Roof Replacement update 9

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    WATERLOOVILLE MEN’S SHED ROOF REPLACEMENT UPDATE week 9 On Monday 11th new boarding, and a tower arrived, thanks to Paul & Jo...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 16 Nov 24
  • WMS Roof Replacement update 7 & 8

    WMS Roof Replacement update 7 & 8

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    WATERLOOVILLE MEN’S SHED ROOF REPLACEMENT UPDATE weeks 7 & 8 Week 7 started with the ring main rework. On further inspection ...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 10 Nov 24
  • November 2024 Newsletter part one

    November 2024 Newsletter part one

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    1. Welcome to November’s newsletter. Well it has been quite a month with the renovation of our Shed. A general call went out for suppo...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 26 Oct 24
  • November 2024 Newsletter part two

    November 2024 Newsletter part two

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    I have to say I love the picture of the "supervising team" watching two workers taking down a fence panel. There was plenty of pla...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 26 Oct 24
  • November 2024 Newsletter part three

    November 2024 Newsletter part three

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    Longer term dates to put in your diaries:- 28th Oct – 11th Nov Refit working areas, new ceilings, electrical work and deep clean by ...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 26 Oct 24
  • WMS Roof Replacement update six

    WMS Roof Replacement update six

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    WATERLOOVILLE MEN’S SHED ROOF REPLACEMENT UPDATE UPDATE week 6. Six weeks in and what a great deal has been achieved, thanks to al...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 26 Oct 24
  • WMS Roof Replacement update Five

    WMS Roof Replacement update Five

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    WATERLOOVILLE MEN’S SHED ROOF REPLACEMENT UPDATE UPDATE week 5. The new roof has progressed well and the end is in sight. All bein...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 19 Oct 24
  • WMS Roof Replacement update Four

    WMS Roof Replacement update Four

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    UPDATE week 4. Interesting week, scaffolding erected Wednesday, major deliveries Thursday and full speed ahead Friday.By lunchtime on Frida...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 12 Oct 24
  • WMS Roof Replacement update Three

    WMS Roof Replacement update Three

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    WATERLOOVILLE MEN’S SHED ROOF REPLACEMENT UPDATE WEEK 3 UPDATE and week 4 way ahead. Once again, another excellent week with thank...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 6 Oct 24
  • WMS Roof Replacement update Two

    WMS Roof Replacement update Two

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    ROOF REPLACEMENT UPDATE WEEK 2 UPDATE Following a number of telephone calls the contractor finally received the order from HBC on Thursday...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 27 Sep 24
  • October 2024 Newsletter Part One

    October 2024 Newsletter Part One

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    1. Welcome to October’s newsletter. We held our AGM in the upper hall of St Wilfrids church 3rdSeptember. Eighteen members attended wi...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 21 Sep 24
  • October 2024 Newsletter Part Two

    October 2024 Newsletter Part Two

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    7. HBC Lottery up date. We are still looking for more tickets to be bought, which will increase our chances for an application for a grant...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 21 Sep 24
  • WMS Roof replacement update

    WMS Roof replacement update

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    WEEK 1 UPDATE John and I would like to thank everyone who has helped during our first week of preparing the shed for our new roof. During t...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 21 Sep 24
  • September 2024 Newsletter Part One

    September 2024 Newsletter Part One

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    1. Welcome to September’s newsletter. It has been a busy month at the Shed with the complete renovation of the galley and completion o...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 24 Aug 24
  • September 2024 Newsletter Part Two

    September 2024 Newsletter Part Two

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    We had a near record number of members at last months BBQ and it certainly appeared everyone enjoyed a burger or sausage and a good natter. ...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 24 Aug 24
  • September 2024 Newsletter Part Three

    September 2024 Newsletter Part Three

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    STOP PRESS……. WMS TOOL SALE/FOR DONATIONS Saturday 31st August 2024 WMS Shed (WMS member help from 0900 please) 1000 -...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 24 Aug 24
  • July 2024 Newsletter Part one

    July 2024 Newsletter Part one

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    1. Hello and welcome to the July newsletter. After the poor weather we have been experiencing it is good to see some sun and dry spells for ...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 28 Jul 24
  • July 2024 Newsletter Part two

    July 2024 Newsletter Part two

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    2. 23rd June saw members man a W.M.S. stall at the Waterlooville Summer Fayre. We arrived early to set up two gazebos and the tables kindly ...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 28 Jul 24
  • July 2024 Newsletter Part three

    July 2024 Newsletter Part three

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    4. Dave Sy has continued to apply his woodworking skills to projects and has recently completed a guinea pig run, with all the mod cons. Who...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 28 Jul 24
  • August 2024 Newsletter part one

    August 2024 Newsletter part one

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    1. Yet another month has passed and it’s been quite an eventful one, one which will determine our future. All members received an emai...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 28 Jul 24
  • August 2024 Newsletter part two

    August 2024 Newsletter part two

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    3. Tommy, Henry, Yvette, Ray, Alice, Gary and Mini. What do they all have in common? A comic magician, a boxer, a politician, a percussionis...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 28 Jul 24
  • August 2024 Newsletter part three

    August 2024 Newsletter part three

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    Following his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson's body was preserved in a cask of brandy or rum, to allow transport back to Eng...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 28 Jul 24
  • June 2024 Newsletter Part one

    June 2024 Newsletter Part one

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    1. As I sit in my conservatory to put fingers to my keyboard, I find it hard to believe that we are already six months in to the year, in ot...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 26 May 24
  • June 2024 Newsletter Part two

    June 2024 Newsletter Part two

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    5. Relocation update. We are currently awaiting HBC to decide whether the new site is feasible and they require a utility survey. At time of...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 26 May 24
  • May 2024 Newsletter Part One

    May 2024 Newsletter Part One

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    1. Welcome to the May edition of the WMS newsletter. Last month I spent a few days away in Cardiff doing the tourist bit with my son. One pl...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 27 Apr 24
  • May 2024 Newsletter Part Two

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    3. We have a couple of longer-term dates for your diaries, which we would hope you are able to support given enough notice. The first is t...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 27 Apr 24
  • April 2024 Newsletter part one

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    1. Welcome to the April edition of the WMS newsletter. I hope you have been able to get out between the constant rain showers we have had du...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 23 Mar 24
  • April 2024 Newsletter part two

    April 2024 Newsletter part two

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    The programme revealed that 39% of Sheds believe that they had or may have prevented a life being lost to suicide. 25% Shed leaders responde...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 23 Mar 24
  • april 2024 Newsletter part three

    april 2024 Newsletter part three

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    March Newsletter Quiz Answers 1. Who wrote the book Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car? A. Ian Fleming 2. In which part of your bod...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 23 Mar 24
  • March 2024 Newsletter part one

    March 2024 Newsletter part one

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    1. Welcome to the March edition of the WMS newsletter. It’s hard to believe we are already heading towards completion of the first qua...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 24
  • March 2024 Newsletter part two

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    2. A number of Shed members recently attended John Murray’s funeral to pay our respects. After the funeral we attended a wake at the R...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 24
  • March 2024 Newsletter part three

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    Secondly, a further 10p in every pound will go into the Havant Borough Community Fund, through which local groups can apply for small grants...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 24
  • March 2024 Newsletter part four

    Waterlooville, Hampshire
    Article by: Secretary

    March Newsletter Quiz 1. Who wrote the book Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car? 2. In which part of your body would you find the cru...

    Waterlooville Men's Shed   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 24