Meetings and News

Future meeting dates and locations:

31st March 2026 - The Plough in Great Chesterford at 7.30pm

Recent meetings AND ACTIVITIES

17th March 2026

We now have the use of the unit at the Plough for our temporary home with Chesterford Shed accepting responsibilities for repair and maintenance of The Barn.

Graham gave a report on the preparation of risk assessments for activities inside and outside of the shed.  Final risk assessment to be circulated asap, updated when circumstances change and reviewed annually.

A working party started reorganizing the Plough’s storage to give us a4.5 x 3.5 metre working space.  Replacements for one strip light and two electrical sockets to be purchased by Chris.

John advised that we had received another commission to make 8 mah jong tile holders.

There was a brief Q&A session followed as usual by convivial discussion and team-building.

4th March 2026

Jobs # and #3 completed. See the Activities tab for more details.

3rd March 2026 - We had an update on progress from the management committee with activities to choose colour for the shed logo, review draft brochures for fundraising, and understand what we need for safeguarding. 

Shedders split into three groups to discuss: fFndraising and publicity; Planning construction of a Bee Hotel; The Repair Shop team.

21st Feb 2026

Job #1 completed. See the Activities tab for more details.

17th Feb 2026

We received news that our first corporate donation for £500 has been promised from a local company.

Online survey created with the Parish Council to gather local feedback.

Discussions on temporary locations for a 'shed' facility while we seek a permanent home, fundraising possibilities and a confirmation on the best meeting times (Tuesday evenings).

3rd Feb 2026

Again meeting in the The Plough in Great Chesterford, with numbers swelling, the evening allowed members to share insights into their skills and aspirations for the Shed. The formal name was chosen and discussions covered the potential locations for a permanent building, roles in the group and activities to progress to set up the administrative structure.

We also now have a WhatsApp group to keep the members updated on activities.

20th Jan 2026

 A first consultation meeting with 18 attendees at The Plough in Great Chesterford to establish we had enough interest. Supported by attendees from the Great Chesterford Parish Council and Essex Shed Network the group heard about the process for establishing a Men's Shed, the many things we need to consider, and how the Parish Council can assist.