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Saturday 16th November 2024. Broom Boats 10am-3pm

Earlier this year the Shed had a rather interesting request: to help construct a coffin for a lady’s late father.

The members from Poringland, Pulham and Brundall undertaking a H&S Principles and Practice Level 2.  The course was provided by Clarion and delivered excellently by  Lisa.  Really good reminder on basic H&S and some of the newer laws.  All passed the exam with flying colours.   Thanks again to Lisa and Clarion.

Shed member Terry has compiled a really useful list of wellbeing tips. They have been compiled from Michael Mosley’s “Just one thing you can do to improve your Life, health & wellbeing” podcast series. Terry says “Please find below extracts taken from Michael’s BBC Podcast that I really found interesting, helpful & potentially life-changing and… Read more: Wellbeing Tips

It’s been a busy year for the Shed! So here’s a quick summary of some moments this year. February 2024 Owl Sanctuary One of our members Alick made owl boxes for the Owl Sanctuary in Fritton Owl Sanctuary. Below is Alick at the owl sanctuary. Veolia Donation We were kindly given  £600 by Veolia to make bird… Read more: April 2024 & The Year To Date

Come along for some great bargains. All money raised goes to support the Shed charity. Hand tools, power tools, electronics, upcycled, hand-crafted, garden, antique books, curios and vintage. All the things shown below are in the sale! Thank you to all those people who have donated items to the shed. We’ve used them when we… Read more: Brundall Men’s Shed Garage Sale 16th March 10am-2pm.

This is a delightful little story from one of the Brundall Men’s Shed members which captures the essence of what Men Sheds are about. It reminds us of the joy and smiles brought to young people by a home-made Go-Kart.

It was with great pleasure that the Shed received another very kind visit from Matt Rounce, Toolbank Norwich’s Branch Manager. This time, he brought with him a much anticipated delivery of a DeWalt DCN660 nail gun! The guys in the shed were delighted with such a wonderful donation as such a tool is regularly used… Read more: Toolbank Delivers – Again!

Brundall Men’s Shed based at Broom Boats in Brundall is celebrating today after being awarded £8,450 in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. Brundall Men’s Shed will use their funding to provide IT equipment, new furniture and obtain environmental improvement equipment. This new National Lottery… Read more: Brundall Men’s Shed celebrates after receiving a grant from the National Lottery funding.

With Winter set in and The Brundall Men’s Shed being in a cellular dead zone, it is great to beSupported by Norfolk Community Foundation through Surviving Winter Fund. This grant has allowed Brundall Men’s Shed to install ceramic heaters in the social area and for everyone to remain in touch with the outside world via… Read more: Warmth and WiFi Thanks to the Norfolk Community Foundation

The Power of Hello It started with a couple who were visiting Brundall Marina randomly popping into Brundall Men’s Shed to say hello. Terry Ambridge happen to greet them with a smile and gave them a guided tour. During the tour the man mentioned he ran a hardware business in Skegness and had come to… Read more: The Power of Hello!

It’s been a monumental effort from Andy and son Jake, but soon the Brundall Men’s Shed racetrack will be up to competition standard! It’s been great to see the effort they’ve put it and the enjoyment it has already brought to all the visitors. Thank you so much ! If you would like to find… Read more: Brundall’s Race Track Preview

The Brundall Men’s Shed has won the Community Group of the Year award! Thank you to everyone to has contributed to making the shed a success, and those those people who made the evening happen.