Marchwood Men's Shed

15/10/2026

Well done to Hugh who has repaired, sanded and preserved John Lovell's memorial bench that sits behind St John's Church.

Many will remember John for his litter picking efforts around Marchwood in all weathers. This bench was purchased back in 2020 when he sadly passed away, using money from a fundraiser organised by Sue Kerrigan-Harris.

The fundraiser was so popular that the excess cash raised also purchased a lot of litter picking equipment, which is used by the Marchwood Litter Pickers to this day and continues John's legacy.

Hugh has done a fantastic job ensuring that the bench lasts for many years to come 👏

05/10/2026

It was 4 years ago today that a few of us got together with an idea to start a Men's Shed in Marchwood. Happy birthday to us!

30/09/2026

It was great to welcome Chloe to the shed today 🙂

Chloe spent some time at the Marchwood Men’s Shed today and it was SO glorious ☺️❤️.

We swapped cookies 🍪 & spent time over a coffee, chatting about the benches they had just made that morning (which are amazing!) & reminisced on Bud’s time working overseas.. He had so many interesting stories to share of those days! ✈️☀️🇨🇳

Thanks for giving Chloe such a warm welcome 🙏 We can’t wait to see you all again and bring some residents down to see you soon! 🙌

25/09/2026

On the basis that we are very tight for space right now, we would certainly struggle to accommodate new members from 1000 additional homes as proposed for the land south of Bury Road.

We have written a response to the Bloor Homes consultation asking that they consider allocating a small parcel of land in the new development for a new building for Marchwood Men's Shed.

Whilst I'm sure that most of us would rather the development didn't happen, if it does, it would be great to prepare for the future of our shed.

If anyone else considers this a good idea and is willing to mention as part of their response it would be much appreciated. Thanks for reading.

In partnership with the Trustees of the Barker-Mill Estates, Bloor Homes is bringing forward proposals for a new neighbourhood in Marchwood and would like to invite you to take part in our community consultation.

24/09/2026

Some friends of the shed asked if we would make them a custom version of our Hog House to use as a feeding station with a viewing window. I think it has the seal of approval!

17/09/2026

Thank you to the team at Merceode Lodge Care Home for inviting us for a delicious curry!

09/09/2026

A day of deliveries today. Tottonians Rugby Club were so pleased with the benches we made them a couple of years ago, they asked for four more! Two done so far with two to go.

Twiggs Lane Preschool asked if we could make them an outdoor cupboard / shed for resources which was also delivered today 🙂

22/07/2026

The team installed the second planter in the village centre today and filled it with soil, all ready for some plants 🌻

09/06/2026

The children at Mulberry Pre-School, Marchwood are enjoying the sandpit we made for them!

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27/05/2026

We delivered these large, low planters to Little Gardners last week, it will be exciting to see what the children grow! 🌼🍓