Slinfold Community Shed opens its doors.

Slinfold Community Shed had its official open day on a sunny afternoon in the middle of September 2022. The event was very well supported. Since then, we have welcomed new Members and visitors who have taken part in an array of crafting sessions. These include making door curtains to keep out the winter chill, planning bunting for a wedding next year and making bags for the village shop, as well as bird boxes and feeders. We have had a steady stream of visitors popping in for a hot drink and making themselves at home. Some have brought their own projects along, and we have received suggestions for projects for the future. Other kind residents have made donations of tools, wood and wool.

Therapists from The Brain Injury Trust at Kerwin Court have also visited and have shown interest in forming an alliance with the Community Shed to aid rehabilitation for their residents. The first project is underway, making kits for woodwork that can be completed at Kerwin Court. Future projects have been discussed and hopefully will lead to an ongoing partnership.

A Slinfold resident recently invited members of the shed to learn about wood turning. Items created will be sold at the Slinfold Indoor Market and at the Community Shed. We are delighted that the Shed is already becoming known as a welcoming hub and developing into a new community.

Annual Membership is £25 or £2 as a drop in visitor for anyone over 18. There is a soft craft area for handicrafts and hard craft area for woodwork etc. If you have anything you would like to repair or up-cycle, do bring it along for some guidance and advice.

Please follow us on Facebook or email us for further information at slinfoldcs@gmail.com. We are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am-12 & 2-4pm, subject to availability of a Shed Supervisor.

We are situated at Cherry Tree Playing Field, between the Football Pavilion and Tennis Club buildings. Why not come and visit us soon?