Having focused on accessibility, in rolled a need! We have taken some preliminary steps towards the Shed becoming a little more disability friendly by opening up the rear access. Even taking the door off temporarily before putting it back on. It all makes work for the working man (or woman)…
New week and a new activity. Variety is the spice of life. On Tuesday, having moved the Labrador into the stable and made some space in the Shed, we filled the space again with one of the display units we obtained from M&Co in Billingham when it closed. The intention…
It arrived, a delivery of compost bags donated by Tesco. Out of the blue one afternoon last week a call came from a Manager Tracey at Tesco responsible this month for Community matters. She had looked at our web site (was probably then confused) but offered tea, biccies and compost!….
At least two of our Shedders have been involved with racing pigeons. A lofty achievement you might say. But pigeons were important carriers of news and messages in the First World War. Nearing completion of the Labrador model and having completed the war horse, maybe it’s time to complete the…
Yes, a bit of knowledge on everything that’s going on! Starting with the UK Shed of the Year Awards. The full list of shortlisted Sheds in each of 5 categories is published. You can see Norton Shed under Partnership of the Year category in the link below, along with 3…
There’s an awful lot of anxiety around. It comes in many different forms and due to many different circumstances. Anxiety about the past, present and even the future. Things we cannot easily resolve because they seem to be part and parcel of modern life. Lots of things can lead to…
UK Men’s Sheds Association Shed of the Year Awards – NORMENS shortlisted We entered the category that covers the Partnership of the Year and automatically also Shed of the Year. The partnership we stressed was that with Norton district Social Prescribing Link Workers and Claire Walker in particular. Read the…
Annika Rice, DIY SOS, the Big Help Out after the Coronation . . . . are all examples over the years of “why not get on and do!” So is this Big Call Out for Anthony. We’ve mentioned this previously in recent blogs but now there is approval by key…
The Shed is running well with things inside and outside nearing completion. Outside the decking platform has been extended and Brian has been busy with the paint pot. The retractable awning is back up following last years accident with the wind and we will be building a cover/pelmet for it…
Wonderful stuff is technology, some of the time. Sitting in Manchester Airport at 2am I photographed two pages of the Introduction to the above titled book. It’s one I (Graham) have read and mentioned before but I want to reread it because it says a lot into my past and,…
Progress on Anthony’s Garden Dream The good news is that Mencap, who support Anthony with independent living and help with living arrangements, have received approval from the housing association for the work to be done on Anthony’s garden. There are some conditions that to be satisfied but they do not…
This is a submission for the UK Men’s Sheds Association Shed of the Year competition in the Partnership of the Year category The Social Prescribing Link Workers in Norton area – and particularly Claire Walker – were crucial to the success of Norton Men’s Shed. A model of co-working developed…
