Wednesday 11 June 2014

Havant Men's Shed Committee

The new team charged with driving the Havant Men's Shed forward are:

  • Ann Chawner
  • Joe Clunes
  • Noel Collyer
  • Bunty Hillison
  • Julie Parker
  • Andy Pottinger
  • Roy Stratton
  • John Worley
  • Ken Worrall

Success!

The public meeting voted unanimously for the Havant Men's Shed to be formed under the constitution published on our website and following the published Prospectus.

What's more we also have a legitimate and powerful committee (listed below) to drive the project forward. 

We have a lot to do in the next few days before our first formal committee meeting, such as opening a bank account, getting the building insured and gaining
access to the building.


The day started with what amounted to a 3-hour interview on Radio Solent, with Tim Robinson setting up his studio in my garage in Bedhampton. We gave Tim a Blue Peter challenge of making three egg cups - one 3D printed, one out of teak and another from old drain-pipe. 

After his wounds had stopped bleeding we tested all three egg cups with a boiled-egg breakfast. Great fun!

Sunday 1 June 2014

Progress and Preparation

Solid progress on the road to our public meeting on 11th June.

We met for the first time Mandy Harris of Community First whose wide experience with community organisations and remit to help them on their way has been very encouraging.

Thanks to Mandy we have now chosen a Small Charity constitution to present for adoption at the meeting, and we also have a prospectus which sets out our road-map and intentions for the benefit of potential supporters.