Petersfield Men's Shed
Remember the new, hand-crafted solid oak notice board our members built for Buriton?
We are thrilled to share that it is now installed on North Lane, right by the church.
As you can see, the parish has already put it to good use.
A massive thank you to everyone who helped bring this project from the workshop bench to its final home.
When Buriton’s old parish notice board began rotting away, the Shed team stepped in to help.
To ensure the new board stands up to the elements for years to come, it was hand-crafted from solid oak. It also features durable, weather-resistant outdoor felt, making it easy for the parish to securely pin up local updates, news, and events.
A huge thank you to the team involved in selecting the materials, cutting, assembling, and putting the finishing touches on this beautiful piece of public woodwork.
Projects like this are exactly why the Men’s Shed exists, lending our skills to support local communities, restore vital public fixtures, and save a bit of history (and budget) along the way.
Next time you are passing through Buriton, keep an eye out for our handiwork.
Whether you are a seasoned woodworker or looking to pick up a new skill, there is always a project on the bench. Drop by the Shed during our open hours to see what we’re working on next.
We have some fantastic news to share regarding one of our recent community projects. Many of you spent time in the Shed crafting and assembling starling boxes, and we are now seeing the direct impact of all that hard work.
Nick has shared this wonderful photo of a starling chick, one of the 29 healthy chicks that have been weighed and ringed this spring from the boxes we provided.
It is incredibly rewarding to see these boxes being put to such good use. This project is a perfect example of what the Men’s Shed is all about; working together to create something functional that gives back to our local environment.
Well done to everyone involved in the construction and installation of the boxes. Your craftsmanship is officially housing the next generation of Petersfield wildlife.
Want to get involved? If you’re interested in joining our upcoming projects or want to see what we’re currently building, pop into the Shed.
Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of Petersfield Men’s Shed CIO.
The Meeting will be held at 2.00pm Friday 19th June 2026 at Petersfield Scout Hut, 14 Heath Rd, Petersfield GU31 4DU.
Following the conclusion of the formal meeting, you are all warmly invited to join us for a social back at base (the Shed) to catch up, grab a drink, and unwind.
The relevant documents can be found by clicking on this link:
Petersfield Men’s Shed 2026 AGM
Nick Broom
Chairman
We have a fantastic update from Peter highlighting a couple of recent, wildlife-focused projects that have just been deployed in our local area. It is always incredibly rewarding to see the Shed’s handiwork making a tangible difference to local conservation efforts.
Peter recently completed two beautiful new owl boxes. A couple of weeks ago, the rangers from the South Downs National Park (SDNP) stepped in to help install the first of these for a local resident over in Milland. As you can see in the photo, the spacious wooden box is now safely secured high up in a sturdy, ivy-covered tree, ready to provide a safe nesting space for its new feathered tenants.
Along with the owl boxes, the Milland resident also requested one of Peter’s special, lifesaving creations: the unofficial “Men’s Shed Patent Cattle Trough Frame”.
Peter has built a couple of these clever wooden frames now, and they serve a vital purpose. Barn owls have incredibly soft plumage that offers absolutely no protection against getting waterlogged. If they accidentally venture into a steep-sided cattle trough for a drink and fall in, they are unable to fly out and can easily drown.
By installing these floating, fitted wooden frames inside the metal troughs, it provides the owls with a safe, grippy surface to land on and easily climb back out of the water. It’s a simple woodworking solution to a serious hazard, ensuring the local birds stay safe.
A massive well done to Peter for his brilliant work on these wildlife projects.
