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The committee for the Bordon Carnival asked the Men’s Shed to produce 6 ‘Winners’ trophy shields to be presented at the carnival on 18th October. Consequently after the design was changed, edited and approved, we came up with this wooden trophy: Which will be presented on the day. Thanks to Anne Probert for the commission,Continue reading “Bordon Carnival Winners Shields”

Some of the ball runs constructed by Bordon Men’s Shed have been installed on-site at Bird World: This spiral ball run is on trial by Bird World staff before being installed for public use. There is also a bagatelle that has been delivered, and another ball run is under construction.

Listen to BBC Radio Surrey at 7.20 am on Thursday 13th August for an interview with the Secretary of Bordon Men’s Shed, Clive Handy and James Robson of Bird World Farnham, discussing the building of ‘Ball Runs’ and other games to keep children amused during visits to the attraction near Wrecclesham.

Our guys working hard on the Bird World project

Thanks to anyone who turned up for the official opening of the Bordon Men’s Shed today 18th July. It was attended by Mayor Cllr Leeroy Scott, who performed the opening and cutting of the ribbon, supported by District County Councillor Andy Tree. There were Bordon Men’s Shed members who attended, plus some wives and children.Continue reading “Official Opening”

The Men’s Shed was given some lengths of huge railway sleepers. These were fashioned into planters placed on either side of the entrance door to the workshop. After much hard work and some expenses from the Men’s Shed, a member’s wife populated the planters with an array of plants which will enhance the entrance. ManyContinue reading “Planter Boxes”

The Bordon Men’s Shed project to supply ‘ball runs’ and other games to Bird World took another step forward today with the delivery of five games, the first of a further batch which will be delivered in due course. After transporting the games to Bird World, Martin, the head groundsman, took over the installation ofContinue reading “Bird World moving on.”

The Bird World Project has been selected to build ‘ball runs’ to keep customers amused during visits to the attraction and is keeping the Bordon Men’s Shed busy. James Robson of Bird World contacted Bordon Men’s Shed with a view to constructing up to 18 ‘ball runs’ to be installed alongside bird displays and enclosures.Continue reading “Bird World Project in Progress”

News Are you sitting comfortably? Bordon Men’s Shed gives Kingsley Centre a helping hand By Paul Ferguson  |   Chief reporter   | Tuesday 19th May 2026 11:00 am @@paulfergusonPH SPREAD THE NEWS Kingsley Centre members try out the planter-seat construction made by Bordon Mens Shed member, Ted Wood.(Clive Handy) A benchmark has been set as a relationship is blossoming between a groupContinue reading “Bordon Herald News”

Today the Bordon Mens Shed delivered planters and seat to Kingsley Community Centre after they requested one to be built by us. Consequently one of our members, Ted Wood, built the two planters and adjoining seat out of reclaimed pallet wood and some bought materials. Kingsley provided paint and preservative to match the arch alreadyContinue reading “Planters for Kingsley Community Centre”