The Dusty Shed

Men's Shed project based at The Dusty Forge, Cowbridge Road West, Ely, CF5 5BZ. Aimed at men with time on their hands and now open Mon, Tues and Wednesday 10-4.

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Drop in on a Friday!
Talk to us about making things, share your knowledge and experiences.

We’re about social connections and friendship building.
See what we do.

Call 07592 240736, if you, or someone you know, would like to visit and have a chat.
https://t.co/YsIEvpdJJz

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‘Men Sheds Open Day’
Come and see The Dusty Shed at Axminster Tools, Cardiff Store
Saturday 18th Feb, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Axminster Tools are hosting a meetup of Men’s Sheds groups from across South Wales, from 10am.

For more about the event:
https://t.co/UBNMM3qepA

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Feeling lonely and isolated?
Have friends or know someone you think are lonely or isolated?
Visit The Dusty Shed on Fridays for a cuppa and a chat. Find out how to get involve with the Shed!
https://t.co/nqsCbkLopy

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Join our Open Day!
Fri 20th May, 11am.
Come along to the Shed for a cuppa, a chat and a few social activities!
For more - https://t.co/nqsCbkLopy

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Thursday Morning Social.
Join us for a weekly 'Cup of tea and a Chat', every week on Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm.
Talk to us about ideas for new activities. Please book by the Tuesday prior, to let us know you are coming.
To book - https://t.co/aWpPvzETno

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Thursday Morning Social.
Join us for a weekly 'Cup of tea and a Chat', every week on Thursdays. Beginning Thu 15th July, 11am-12:30pm.
Talk to us about ideas for new activities. Please book by the Tuesday prior, to let us know you are coming.
To book - https://t.co/aWpPvzETno

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Unfortunately, the latest Government guidance on social isolation during the Coronavirus crisis means we can no longer keep the Dusty Shed open for public access until further notice, Mon 23rd March 2020.
We will reopen as soon as is reasonably possible.
https://t.co/6t82k67Hqn

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Willow is Back!
Willow Weaving - Sculpture Workshop, Wed 18th Mar, all day - 10am-4pm. A great introduction making a Willow Bee sculpture.
To book a place, click here - https://t.co/UGyiRhmLv3. Places limited. You will need to bring your own lunch.
See you there!!

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New Hand Carving Sessions.
We regularly get asked for the Hand Carving so we're continuing to run these sessions, so please sign up as places are limited!

Sessions will take place on:
• Fri 6th & Fri 27th March,
• Fri 3rd April.
To book a place go to - https://t.co/ium1HxPSl1.

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Please join our Welcome Back Party is on Thu 23rd Jan, 1pm to 3pm. talk to us about our year, how to get involved with the Shed, and meet up Shed volunteers.
There will be light refreshments and food, and you are welcome to bring additional food to the party. All welcome!

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New Taster Sessions with the Dusty Shed:
Ceramics - Mon 11th Nov, 2pm.
Ever thought about clay building? Try our intro to using clay and learn some basic ceramic skills. Sign up here -
https://t.co/40K3Jt70m6

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New Taster Sessions with the Dusty Shed:
Willow Weaving - Mon 4th Nov, 2pm.
Why not try out some basic willow craft skills. Sign up here -
https://t.co/WRV1CKlkvL

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We’re open!

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So @cardiffcouncil want to AstroTurf this. It’s criminal.
Please go to the drop in session taking place at St Alban’s Rugby Club 4.30 – 6.30pm on Thursday 24th October to voice your concerns.

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Here’s some of our #KeepGrangetownTidy volunteers enjoying a well-deserved coffee after this morning’s litterpick - thanks to our friends @lufkincoffee #Grangetown for providing refreshments & supporting us 😊

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Just a quick reminder:
Hand Carving Taster Sessions start Fri 18th Oct and continue Fri 25th Oct. You can sign up - https://t.co/mbk82u9YgV or call 029 20003132.
See you there!!

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ACE’s new Coffee Mornings!
ACE is working with local GPs and health services to support local patients to get more involved in local health and wellbeing activities and services. We are hosting two events. For more - https://t.co/p8UZBXvXzk

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Volunteers Needed For Repair Cafe at the Dusty Forge - introductory volunteers session on Sat 12 Oct 10am-12noon.
Interested in sharing your skills as a ‘fixer’ or to welcome local people as a ‘host’? Contact: Dave Horton, ACE Development Manager via email [email protected]

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New Taster Sessions: Hand Carving.
Our popular hand carving sessions are back! Learn basic hand carving techniques. To sign up:
https://t.co/mbk82u9YgV

Other Taster Sessions:
Intro to Willow, Mon Nov 4th, & Ceramics, Thu Nov 7th .

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Our next Open Day at the Dusty Shed is this Friday 27th Sept and 10:30am. Why don't you join us, and let us know your coming by clicking on the link - https://t.co/VqTyowpmec