Sanquhar & District Men's Shed

31/10/2026

🛠️ FREE SCRAP WOOD & OFF-CUTS! 🪵

We’ve got quite a bit of scrap wood and off-cuts that we’ve packed into those white bulk bags (as seen in the photo) and we’re looking to clear out space in the Shed.

If anyone locally needs wood for fires, kindling, or DIY projects, please feel free to come down with your own bags during our opening times!
Cost: Completely free!
Where: Sanquhar & District Men’s Shed (St Bride’s Church Hall, St Mary’s St, Sanquhar)

Opening Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday Evening: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Please note: Only the scrap wood in the white bags is available! Just bring your own bags to load them up, and please make a member aware when you arrive.

27/10/2026

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of one of our committee members Albert Parham after a short illness. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts go out to his wife Judy and the extended family at this time.

Most people will know Albert as a very active member of the Shed who created an amazing array of bird tables, clocks and other ingenious creations. Also well known in the local community along with his wife Judy for the stunning light displays and internal Christmas decorations at their home (Euchan House) plus their generous donation of the Christmas Hamper to the Shed’s annual Raffle.

Rest in Peace Albert from the Committee and Membership of Sanquhar and District Men's Shed.

14/10/2026

With a massive thank you to 'Retro' and 'Draco' for donating this CO2 laser, our workshop just got a little upgrade!

This new machine is a step up from the unit kindly donated back in August by David C. (PS: Thank you again for getting us all into this, David!). After sitting idle for a couple of weeks while waiting for setup, it was fantastic to finally watch it run its first full test burn... putting the Shed logo onto a bit of timber!

It’ll be running alongside David C.’s machine to give us more capacity. Because this one works a lot faster and packs extra power, it does require small safety induction and training before use.

And tooting my own horn just a little: after a solid week of reconfiguring, fixing water leaks, mirror alignment, and testing, I’m happy to say that she’s dialled in and ready to go!...

02/10/2026

17/09/2026

Our Chairman passed on a great recommendation for this film, That is Screening tomorrow night down at A' the Airt, It’s well worth a watch for any of our woodworkers and makers!

When: Tomorrow (Friday, 18th September) at 7:00 PM
Where: A' the Airts Community Arts Centre, Sanquhar
Tickets: £5 (Bar open | Booking required)

It tells the story of Tim Stead, the renowned Scottish sculptor, furniture maker, and environmentalist who created incredible sculpted wooden homes and furniture...

Grab a ticket from A' the Airts if you fancy a wee night out!

01/09/2026

Trip Update: The Devil's Porridge Museum Visit Cancelled

Please note that our upcoming group trip to The Devil's Porridge Museum scheduled for Friday, 11th September has unfortunately been cancelled. We are working on rescheduling the visit for later in the year once transport arrangements are finalised.

29/08/2026

👋 Evening sessions are moving to Sundays!

We know weekday mornings don't work for everyone, especially if you're working. Shifting our evening opening from Wednesday to Sunday gives more guys the chance to get out of the house, have a brew, and catch up before the week starts.

Pop down this Sunday between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM

Whether you’re a regular or thinking about popping in for the first time, everyone is welcome! ☕🎱

26/08/2026

This week, the workshop acquired a new piece of equipment, courtesy of David C. and a computer system from Draco Barnett. We are eager to explore the potential applications of this new laser engraver....

15/07/2026

We are absolutely delighted to announce that our next Shed trip is officially booked for Friday, 11th September 2026!

Even better news? With generous support from the Sanquhar and District Community Council, admission is completely FREE for our members! On top of that, the Shed will be covering up to £10 towards your lunch for the day. 🥪☕

The Details:
When: Friday, 11th September (Meet at the Shed at 9:30 AM, back around 3:30 PM)
Where: The Devil's Porridge Museum, Eastriggs
Spaces: Strictly limited to 16 members on the minibus!

How to join:
Pop down to the Shed during our opening hours (Mon, Wed, Fri from 10 AM - 12 PM) and put your name on the official sign-up sheet on the noticeboard.

Be quick as spaces are first-come, first-served, and the absolute deadline to sign up is Wednesday, 2nd September so we can pre-order our food!

Can't wait for another brilliant day out with the guys!

13/07/2026

We are absolutely delighted to announce that the Whiteside Hill Wind Farm has awarded our Men's Shed funding to cover our overheads for the next three years!

This generous support secures our future and guarantees another three safe, secure years of helping our local men. It allows us to continue our mission as a not-for-profit group dedicated to supporting men's welfare and helping increase social interaction in our community.