A Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year to all our readers and members. See you fresh in 2026 and hopefully ready for action. Thanks to Jim, our Chairman for making these for a customer.
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Men’s Shed helps Panto!
The Phoenix Theatre engaged the help of the Bordon Men’s Shed to construct scenery for their production of Screw-ged, a naughty version of the old panto. They asked to make some headstones for the graveyard and New York-style skyscrapers for the background. Over the last few weeks, we have been busy working in our newContinue reading “Men’s Shed helps Panto!”
We are a Charity!
The Charity Commission have granted us charity status, so we can now do so much to help. Our Charity Number is 1215921
Volunteer Fair Bordon
Today 19th November there was a volunteer fair at the Forest Centre, and many charities and volunteer groups were invited to attend and show off their particular skill or activity. Bordon Men’s Shed set up a display in the Main Hall in the centre to show visitors what we can do and what can beContinue reading “Volunteer Fair Bordon”
Progress on the new workshop
So, after the installation of our ex-site cabins on land behind the Phoenix Theatre, Bordon, we have been transferring our tools and machinery, including benches into the new area. Howdens of Bordon were kind enough to give us 50% discount on 6 new wall cupboards which have been mounted on the wall. We also haveContinue reading “Progress on the new workshop”
All Systems Go!
After a site visit today by Wernicks, the new cabins will be delivered on time. All jacking points are on tarmac, which makes life easier. Then the work begins to move our tools and equipment from various points around the parish into the cabins. That will need sorting into some semblance of order, which willContinue reading “All Systems Go!”
Grant From Taylor Wimpey
PRESS RELEASE September 2025 Hampshire housebuilder donates £500 to Bordon Men’s Shed Taylor Wimpey South Thames has made a £500 donation to Bordon Men’s Shed as part of its commitment to the Bordon community. Located near the housebuilder’s Dukes Quarter development, Bordon Men’s Shed provides a safe space for its members to pursue interests, practiceContinue reading “Grant From Taylor Wimpey”
Bordon Men’s Shed Build a Mud Kitchen
Bordon Men’s Shed was commissioned by Selborne Primary School, Selborne, to construct a ‘mud’ kitchen for use by the children. Their previous mud kitchen had fallen into disrepair and was falling apart and becoming dangerous. We took on the project and collected wood from various sources, including projects in the neighbourhood that gave up theirContinue reading “Bordon Men’s Shed Build a Mud Kitchen”
Another project
The Men’s Shed was asked to produce ‘planters’ to be placed at the Canadian War Memorial in Camp Road in Bordon. Eddie from Whitehill Town Council provided decking boards and plans to build said planters in time for Remembrance Sunday in November. Accordingly construction was started for the two planters required. See picture for theContinue reading “Another project”
Bordon Soapbox Races
Our Contribution We are proud to be associated with the Iconic Bricks entry into the Bordon Soapbox Races on down Chalet Hill in the town. Reg Bettles of the Bordon Men’s Shed built the bodywork, complete with the Lego theme, which raced in those colours. Unfortunately, it didn’t win, but at least it took part.Continue reading “Bordon Soapbox Races”
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