Petersfield Men's Shed

03/09/2026

We've Been Shortlisted for The Petersfield Awards 2026 🎉

We have some absolutely brilliant news to share, the Petersfield Men’s Shed has officially been shortlisted for The Petersfield Awards 2026.

This is a fantastic recognition of the community spirit that makes our Shed so special, from our community projects and building kestrel, starling and owl boxes, our members love giving back to this wonderful town.

Voting is now open, and we would be incredibly grateful for your support. We encourage you all to cast your votes and share this post with your friends, family, and neighbours.

Thank you so much for your support.

25/08/2026

We are thrilled to share a fantastic update from out in the community. A friend of the Shed at the Petersfield United Reform Church recently asked if we could provide a hands-on task for the older members during their summer 'Holiday at Home' event this August. They were looking for an engaging alternative to their usual offerings, such as jigsaws and cooking, and we were more than happy to help.

Our very own Peter Reeves kindly prepared some "easy to assemble" kits based on our standard Men's Shed birdbox design. Sharing our skills is at the heart of what we do, and this was a wonderful extension of our core woodworking and conservation activities, much like the kestrel and starling boxes we regularly build together in the workshop.

Peter guided the group through the activity on the day, with the participants assembling the birdboxes in one session and painting them in the next. The photos from the event show what a great success it was, and the church was very grateful for the Shed's contribution.

06/07/2026

Remember the new, hand-crafted solid oak notice board our members built for Buriton?
We are thrilled to share that it is now installed on North Lane, right by the church.
As you can see, the parish has already put it to good use.
A massive thank you to everyone who helped bring this project from the workshop bench to its final home.

25/06/2026

21/06/2026

Parish Notice Board for Buriton – Built to Last

When Buriton’s old parish notice board began rotting away, the Shed team stepped in to help.

To ensure the new board stands up to the elements for years to come, it was hand-crafted from solid oak. It also features durable, weather-resistant outdoor felt, making it easy for the parish to securely pin up local updates, news, and events.

A huge thank you to the team involved in selecting the materials, cutting, assembling, and putting the finishing touches on this beautiful piece of public woodwork.

Supporting Our Local Villages
Projects like this are exactly why the Men’s Shed exists, lending our skills to support local communities, restore vital public fixtures, and save a bit of history (and budget) along the way.

Next time you are passing through Buriton, keep an eye out for our handiwork.

Got a project or want to learn?
Whether you are a seasoned woodworker or looking to pick up a new skill, there is always a project on the bench. Drop by the Shed during our open hours to see what we’re working on next.

19/06/2026

🌐 Website Status Page Now Available 🌐
To help keep everyone informed, we have a public status page where you can check the real-time operational status of the Petersfield Men's Shed website.
If you ever experience issues accessing our site, or want to check if it's currently down for maintenance, you can view the live status and uptime history here:
👉 https://status.petersfieldmensshed.org.uk/

Bookmark this link so you can easily check the system status at any time! Thank you for your continued support.

18/06/2026

Website Temporarily Offline

We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our web hosting provider, and you might notice an "Error establishing a database connection" message if you try to visit our website right now.
We are actively working with support to get our server back up and running as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience, and we’ll post another update when we are back online.

13/06/2026

Petersfield Wildlife Thrives in Men’s Shed Starling Boxes

We have some fantastic news to share regarding one of our recent community projects. Many of you spent time in the Shed crafting and assembling starling boxes, and we are now seeing the direct impact of all that hard work.

Nick has shared this wonderful photo of a starling chick, one of the 29 healthy chicks that have been weighed and ringed this spring from the boxes we provided.

It is incredibly rewarding to see these boxes being put to such good use. This project is a perfect example of what the Men’s Shed is all about; working together to create something functional that gives back to our local environment.

Well done to everyone involved in the construction and installation of the boxes. Your craftsmanship is officially housing the next generation of Petersfield wildlife.

Want to get involved? If you’re interested in joining our upcoming projects or want to see what we’re currently building, pop into the Shed.

04/06/2026

Petersfield Men's Shed 2026 AGM Notice

Our Annual General Meeting is coming up on Friday 19th June at 2:00 PM at the Petersfield Scout Hut (14 Heath Rd).

Following the meeting, everyone is warmly invited back to the Shed for a social to catch up and unwind.

Please view the official notice, full agenda, and relevant documents on our website here:
https://petersfieldmensshed.org.uk/news/2026/06/04/2026-agm-notice/

04/06/2026

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