We are currently setting up a community shed where people can meet for a chat, work on creative projects, and learn new skills
Description
Initially formed in May 2024, we are in the process on gaining more members to form a
much-needed Community Shed in Kilwinning. Currently we have 21 members.
We are currently trying to establish a Shed where community members can meet up
with others, work on projects, and share creative skills and interests. This can be to
work on a projects that may include woodworking, gardening, art, computing, or
whatever our members would like.
It will be a member led organisation aiming to provide whatever tools we can in order
to help maintain community spirit, overcome social isolation, and improve the health
and wellbeing of our members.
Some of our members are retired and may experience loneliness. Even if they can visit
the Community Shed just for a cup of tea it could help them greatly.
We currently have the offer of the temporary use of a hall until we move to a
permanent location. In order to get us started, we are keen to start working on small
projects such as wooden planters and bird boxes, hence the need for some tools and
materials. We have some members that interested in model making, therefore some
model making kits would be great to get our members started. We would also like to
provide the opportunity for socialising, therefore the board games would be a vital
part in that.
We are also keen to organise a visit to another well established Shed such as
Dalbeattie Mens Shed, in order to research the potential for the development of our
own Shed. We are looking for funding to cover the costs of a Minibus hire and fuel
costs for the visit.
As we are a new organisation, we have limited funds to get started, therefore we need
some assistance in getting us off the ground. The funding would assist us in the
purchase of the following:
Woodwork Tools (Hammers/Saws/Screwdrivers, etc): £330
Materials/Wood: £300
Model making kits: £100
Location: This project will help the people of kilwinning, it will hopefully build comminuty spirit by bringing together people who may be lost within themselves, it can bring people together that may be home alone, even if it is just to get them out for a cuppa, especially now with the cost of living and energy price increasing
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