The Dusty Shed

17/03/2026

Our Dusty Shed team has been hard at work building new Community Library Boxes for St Fagans.

Commissioned by St Fagans Community Council, these boxes will help local people share books, pick up a new read, and enjoy a simple community resource right on their doorstep.

Read about it here - https://thedustyshed.org.uk/building-st-fagans-community-library-boxes/

17/02/2026

A Bright New Purpose
What do you do with an item that holds so much meaning? The Dusty Shed help Rose convert a cot into a Garden Bench.
Read Rose’s story on our website -

In June 2024, Rose’s baby son, Lawin, sadly passed away. Rose held onto his cot bed, unable to part with it. Its value and the memories it held were something she couldn’t let go of. “It was in the garage, collecting dust,” Rose says. “I just couldn’t let it go.”  Over time, Rose bega...

23/12/2025

14/10/2025

Since March 2024, the Dusty Shed has been supporting Tools With A Mission (TWAM), a UK charity that collects and refurbishes tools before sending them to communities in Africa.

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Since March 2024, the Dusty Shed has been supporting Tools With A Mission (TWAM), a UK charity that collects and refurbishes tools before sending them to communities in Africa. Over the past year, the Dusty Shed – like many Men’s Sheds across the UK – has been contacted by older people and fam...

10/09/2025

The Dusty Shed Helps Community Garden Grow

The Dusty Shed have built beautiful new planters for our garden – designed for toddlers, parents and carers to enjoy together. Community growing made easier for families and little ones to discover the joy of growing.

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Community growing made easier for families and little ones to discover the joy of growing. Something exciting is growing at the CAER Heritage Centre! The team at The Dusty Shed were invited to design and build a set of brand-new two-tiered planters for our garden space – and they look fantastic. ....

26/08/2025

Every turn of the lathe tells a story - local donation finds a new chapter at The Dusty Shed.
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Back in July, Jill got in touch with us at The Dusty Shed. Her late husband, Leighton, had always loved carpentry. He spent hours in his shed making beautiful things — dolls’ houses, children’s toys, and wood-turned bowls. When Leighton sadly passed away in March, he left a few wishes close to...

06/08/2025

Great to welcome Alex Barros-Curtis, MP for Cardiff West, to The Dusty Shed on Tuesday 29th July!

Alex has been out meeting community groups across the area — and we were glad to show him some of the great local projects we’re involved in.

He also visited Action in Caerau and Ely’s Diana Garden Project in Ely (originally opened by Princess Diana in 1993!).

We’re proud to have supported local garden projects with woodwork projects – building stronger communities, one plank at a time!
Read full article at our website: https://thedustyshed.org.uk/a-community-visit-from-mp-alex-barros-curtis/

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05/08/2025

Bob’s Story – Finding Purpose at the Dusty Shed

With a little help from fellow Shed member Ian, Bob made a flower hanger for his home - but what he really built was a renewed sense of purpose.
“Coming here gave me structure. The camaraderie is brilliant — it’s like going to work again.”

Read full article at our website: https://thedustyshed.org.uk/bobs-story-how-the-dusty-shed-helped-me-rebuild/

Want to join or visit the Dusty Shed?
Call: 07395 414683 (leave a message)
Email: [email protected]
www.thedustyshed.org.uk