Troon Men's Shed

11/06/2026

At.our regular Monday members meeting, Maureen Leonard who is the chair of Troon Development Trust came along to give us a presentation on the work of the trust. She gave a really interesting insight into the history of the trust, current projects and future plans. The trust have achieved much for the town over the years. We are sure that this great work will continue and we look forward to working with them in the future.

10/06/2026

Troon Men's Shed is inviting the local community to come along for a ‘brew and a blether’ at their ‘shed’ in The Lighthouse Christian Centre (Ailsa Road, Troon KA10 6DB) on Monday 15th June 2026 between 2pm and 3.30pm to find out what Men’s Sheds are all about as part of national Shed Open Doors Week 2026.

Anyone is welcome to drop in, have a cuppa, meet members, and learn more about how Men’s Sheds are helping men live healthier, happier, and more connected lives. There will also be the opportunity to hear about the plans for the old Hosiery Park Pavilion building which Troon Men’s Shed have applied to acquire as a Community Asset Transfer request from South Ayrshire Council.

Shed Open Doors Week is organised by the Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA), Scotland’s leading men’s health and wellbeing charity, and celebrates the positive impact Men’s Sheds have on men and their communities across the country.

05/06/2026

At the Troon Men’s Shed meeting on Monday 8th June at 2pm, Maureen Leonard, Chair of Troon Development Trust will give an update on the Trust’s work and projects, including plans for a men’s wellness event. Tea and coffee will be available and non-members are welcome to come along to the meeting at the Lighthouse Christian Centre, Ailsa Road, Troon KA10 6DB.

30/05/2026

We were pleased to host a Technology Enabled Care (TEC) event on 28 May 2026 which was run by South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership. The event provided an introduction to some of the TEC devices available and how they can help users in their daily lives.

A wide range of devices were demonstrated including: smart speakers, tablets, smart watches, tracking tags, community alarms, medication dispensers,, toothpaste dispensers, sock pullers, water level alarms.

As an example a smart speaker can make daily contact with family easier, provide reminders about when to take medication, play music and reduce loneliness.

South Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership can provide help and advice on Technology Enabled Care.
Telephone: 01292 880929
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://hscp.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/80137/Technology-Enabled-Care-TEC

27/05/2026

We were very pleased to welcome Ken and David from CWAS Troon to Monday’s Troon Men's Shed meeting where they gave a very informative and interesting presentation about the background to Cycling Without Age and the trishaws in Troon.

The trishaws enable people with reduce mobility to have a ride along the seafront, and CWAS Troon provide regular rides from several of the care homes in Troon thanks to the volunteer Pilots and Co-Pilots. If you see a trishaw out on a ride them give them a wave!

CWAS Troon will welcome people who want to volunteer as a Pilot of a trishaw, as well as those who who can act as Co-Pilot and be available to ride their own bicycle alongside the trishaw to help raise the awareness of other users of the prom at Troon that a trishaw is approaching. For more information contact: [email protected]

22/05/2026

The next Troon Men’s Shed meeting is on Monday 25th May at 2pm at the Lighthouse Cristian Centre and will be a talk by CWAS Troon about their activities, including the trishaws which are used along the prom. They will be bringing a trishaw for a chance to see it up close.

Tea and coffee will be available and non-members are welcome to come along.

When: Monday 25th May 2026 at 2pm
Where: Lighthouse Christian Centre, Ailsa Road, Troon KA10 6DB

20/05/2026

On Thursday 28th May from 10am to 12pm Troon Men's Shed are hosting a Technology Enabled Care event which is being run by South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership at The Lighthouse Christian Centre, Ailsa Road, Troon KA10 6DB

Technology Enabled Care (TEC) is any digital tool or service that helps people to live well and safely at home. It can support you to:
- Stay in your own home for longer.
- Minimise safety risks in and around your home.
- Regain confidence and independence after illness or a fall.
- Return home from hospital sooner, with the right support in place.
- Get early help through monitoring and alerts, before problems become a crisis.
- Give reassurance – for you and for family, friends or carers.

If you are interested in finding out about Technology Enabled Care for yourself, a family member or a client, then come along as there will be demonstrations and advice available at this free event. Tea and coffee will be provided.

The event is open to all, not just men or members of Troon Men’s Shed. To reserve a place please email: [email protected] or [email protected]

19/05/2026

Monday the 18th saw around 35 members attend our AGM for 2026. Vice-chair Owen updated members on how the shed has grown over the last year in terms of membership, progression with the Hosiery Park Pavilion and all aspects.of shed life. Treasurer Gordon bennet also gave members an overview of the club's finances. The meeting was rounded of with a Q&A session.

15/05/2026

Please nominate Troon Men's Shed via the image link below for the chance for us to receive £5,000 from the Benefact Movement for Good Health and Wellbeing special draw.

The more nominations we receive, the greater our chance of winning, so once you’ve nominated us please share this post.

11/05/2026

Our friends at Ayrshire Cancer Support are running Men's Wellbeing Workshops open to any man with a cancer diagnosis, so if you feel that this would be of benefit to you please book a place.

We are thrilled to announce we are now offering Men's Wellbeing Workshops!

Join us for a relaxed session in partnership with Look Good Feel Better UK on Monday, 18th of May, 1pm-3pm, in our Kilmarnock centre. This workshop will provide practical guidance on skin care and shaving, plus the chance to take part in open conversations around activity and nutrition. Every attendee will receive a free self-care gift bag - and most importantly, it’s a great opportunity to come together, chat, and connect with others who understand.

Open to any gent with a cancer diagnosis.

Book your place online via the LGFB website, call Look Good Feel Better on 01372 747500 or email [email protected].