- Restoring Local History – Phone Box Project
It’s been approximately 12 months since our dedicated members at Petersfield Men’s Shed undertook a fantastic community project: the restoration of two classic phone boxes. This project remains a wonderful example of the Shed’s commitment to preserving local history and contributing positively to our community’s appearance. These aren’t just any…
- Petersfield Men’s Shed Crafts Stocks and Pillory for East Meon Fete!
A big shout-out to the talented folks at the Petersfield Men’s Shed. They’ve been hard at work crafting some fantastic traditional pieces for the upcoming East Meon Village Fete. Special recognition goes to Peter for his excellent work on the Pillory and to Trevor for crafting the Stocks. These are…
- From Bats to Owls: Our Community Champions for Wildlife!
Following up on the wonderful news of Peter Gillard’s bat box installation, we’re excited to share another inspiring conservation story from within our community! This time, we shine a spotlight on Peter Reeves, who has been diligently crafting a fantastic array of owl boxes. Peter has been busy in the…
- Shedding Light on Local Conservation: Bat Boxes Installed in Hammer Wood
Here at the Petersfield Men’s Shed, we’re passionate about contributing positively to our local community in a variety of ways. This week, our efforts took us to the beautiful Hammer Wood in Chithurst, West Sussex, demonstrating our commitment to conservation and ecological support. As you can see in the photo,…
- Herne Junior School Tree: Part Two is Officially Planted (and Painted!)
We’re thrilled to share an update on our second fantastic ‘Tree’ project with Herne Juniors! As you know, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re delighted to announce that the new Herne Junior School Tree has now been successfully installed. It’s up! Our second Herne School Tree is…
- 1st Aid Course
We’d like to extend a huge thank you to 1st Petersfield Scouts for kindly allowing us to use their building to host a free emergency first aid session today. Following that, a big thank you to Gerald Pilkington, a volunteer instructor with Meon Valley Heartstart, for generously providing this…
- Petersfield Seed Swap Recap
The Men’s Shed joined a thriving crowd at Winton House on March 8th for the 3rd annual Seed Swap! Organized by Claire Vennis and supported by Shine Radio, the event offered seed swapping, gardening workshops, and a chance to connect with local organizations. We even saw a dedicated ‘Seed Sowing…
- Petersfield Men’s Shed Enjoy Exclusive Tour of Vintage Bentley
Members of the Petersfield Men’s Shed recently had the privilege of experiencing “The Ultimate Collection” at Vintage Bentley in Hill Brow, just outside Petersfield. This unique, one-off assembly of the finest WO Bentleys is a testament to automotive history and craftsmanship. William Medcalf and his team at Vintage Bentley have…
- Christmas & New Year Opening Hours
We’re delighted to announce that the Petersfield Men’s Shed will be open throughout the festive period except 25 & 26 December, offering a welcoming space for all.
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- 2024 UKMSA Shed Of The Year Awards
The Petersfield Men’s Shed was honored to be selected as a finalist in the UK Men’s Shed Association’s esteemed Shed of the Year Awards. This national program acknowledges the remarkable contributions of Men’s Sheds and their members to their local communities. Representing the Petersfield Men’s Shed, Chairman Nick Broom and…