Welcome, Girvan Men’s Shed is located in Ayrshire, South West Scotland. Email: girvanmensshed@gmail.com
Hi, Girvan Men’s Shed is an informal community group which is open to anyone over 18 years of age and living in Girvan and the surrounding District.
We offer Gardening, Woodworking and having a good laugh.
We are based in the South West of Scotland at Girvan Foot ball club’s Hamilton park, a lovely park with fantastic views up the hills.
You can even just come along and do nothing, just sit, have a cup of tea,have a chat,go for a walk around the grounds.
There is even a running track if you feel more energetic.
We hope to offer more activities in the future…
Want to find out more about Girvan Men’s Shed, then email us at girvanmensshed@gmail.com
We are on FACEBOOK…
At the moment both Projects are open on a Tuesday and Thursday between 12 and 3p.m.
Some members come in outwith these times, depending on how they feel or what they
want to do
Office bearers for 2023 to 2024
Chairperson: Mark Brown Treasurer: Adam Laidlaw Secretary: Godfrey Swann
Girvan Men’s shed was set up by the Girvan Town team, to provide a facility for local men to socialise and take part in various activities.
Website is https://girvantownteam.scot,
We have expanded and now have members who are not men…
Find us at Girvan Football clubs ground at Hamilton park. http://girvanfc.co.uk/.
Girvan Men’s Shed is a member of the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association.
website: https://scottishmsa.org.u
Our focus.
Socialise
Come along and have a chat and meet new people. There is even tea, coffee and biscuits
Learn a skill
At the moment you can meke various wooden products, e.g. bird boxes, planters etc.
Have some fun
All our members enjoy taking part in the shed. If you want a laugh then come along..
Develop the group
All ideas to develop the group are welcome. Watch this space for further info...
Our Woodworking Project has been running since mid 2019, our second woodworking
shed was installed in 2022. The Garden project has been running since 2021.
If you want to come along and take part then Email: girvanmensshed@gmail.com
WOODWORKING PROJECT….
There are lots of wood working projects going on in our 2 sheds, from small individual to larger group projects.
The main shed has a whole range of tools to use. The other shed is our main Assembly, Painting shed, products are finished off in this shed.
We are always on the lookout for tools and equipment etc. Any donations which are in good condition is greatly appreciated.
If you want to make, repair, paint/varnish wooden products then just come along…
GARDENING PROJECT…
If you enjoy gardening then this is the chance for you to become involved in a very large fun project.
Our gardening project is thriving. We have a good selection of annuals. perennials, shrubs, fruit and non fruit trees, fruit, veg and herbs. All plant donations are very welcome..
Our enthusiastic gardening team have been out in all weathers. We are building 2 new “Shelter sheds” in the garden so that members have somewhere to sit, relax and chat
Recent Posts…
Below are some recent Photos taken in 2023.
Girvan Men's shed in detail
who can tolerate being with a group of men are also very welcome to join the group....
FUNDING SUCCESS:
2022 to 2023:
Falck Assel Valley
VASA
2019 to 2021:
Girvan Community council
SMSA awarded £2340…
Arnold Clark awarded £1000…
National Lottery – £8398
Carrick Futures – £3026
Falck Renewables – £2,010.00
GCC – £1000…
William Grant
Girvan Town Team
Wanted Urgently!!!
a) Tools, wood, plants that you do not need please give them to us.
b) Volunteer helpers/members for the garden project
Activities
1. Wood working skills from beginner to experienced.
2 A Gardening Project
3. Interaction
No stress and a relaxed atmosphere. You can come and go whenever you want.
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plant Donors:
Many thanks to the following for donating plants:
Gilbert Brown,
Wendy Dewar,
Patricia Watts,
Elspeth Hunter,
Ernie and Jill Kenney,
Woodland Trust,
Here are some sites that you may find useful. The selection will be updated regularly. These sites are non sponsored and most of them are free…
Some Members of the group.
Pat Fennell
MEN SHED MEMBER
MARK BROWN
CHAIRPERSON
Susan Pritchard
MEN SHED MEMBER
Adam Laidlaw
TREASURER
Godfrey Swan
SECRETARY
Sean Kelly
MEN SHED MEMBER
Roddy MacDonald
MEN SHED MEMBER
Peggy
MEN SHED MEMBER
Many thanks to the following for all their support…
– Falck Assel Valley Community Fund (Girvan and District) for their recent funding (June 2022) award to buy shelter sheds for the garden and previous award…
-VASA for their award (March 2022)for Girvan Men’s Shed Woodworking and Garden project…
– Girvan Community Council for their donation (2022) and previous funding awards…
– Arnold Clark Community Fund…
– Carrick Futures…
– National Lottery Community Fund…
– William Grant Foundaton…
– Girvan Town team…
– Lynn McGeechan, South Ayrshire Council Employability and Skills Programme Officer and the 2 apprentices Malcolm Ritchie and Nathan Gray for their hard work in completing striming and half of the garden path…
– All who have donated plants, tools, help and advice…
Get in Touch
In brief:
Both projects are open on a
Tuesday and Thursday
between 11.30 and 3 p.m.
About us
Set up by Girvan Town Team..
Where to find us
Girvan football club grounds