Blaireoivrie District
Community Shed
Chaimians Report Year September 1sU24 to August
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This past year has seen ￿ finalty taking over the building n Candlehouse
Lane, namely The Old Granary.
The building was secured for our use cn a twenty fNe year lease with the
option to purchase, this being facilitated by the Thermafloor Pension Fund.
A short term peppercom rent was agreed. this has since been extended to
allow the drawn out process of funding through the Scottish Land Fund.
Since our first application the fund has ￿aSed to take applications until the
Scottish government elections n May 2026
This delay has proved a frustration but we have
confidence that the our application will come to
fruition.
Meanwhile we have tsken occupancy and started
the process of tailoring rt to suit our needs. We
cleaned up the Mezzanine floor installed carpet
tiles. moved our furniture over from the High St
shed added tub chairs and coffee tables fitted
improved LED lighting and cobbled together a tea
making area thus creating a soaal lounge space. Without any proper heating
it was not the most comfortable over the winter months. To counter this we
agreed to apply for funding through the Netzero government scheme to fit
Air to Air heat pumps along with solar Pd roof panels and a storage battery
system. The argument for this was to keep our energy costs as low as
possible armd therefor maintaining affordable
membership to the Shed. we employed The Natural
Energy Company to advise us and 10 quote for the
contract. application through the
government agent Cares
Organisation was subsequently put
motion.
Meanwhile we turned our attention
to the ground floor worksop area,
previously a dark, dismal and cold space. t￿Y lining the
largest area with studding and plywood, foam board
insulation and rewiring with new LED lights

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unsuccessfully applied for ￿ improvement grant through Perth & Kinross
council sponsored by two large construction companies. we should have
been successful with the application but for not having the planning
permissions that would be needed. We live and learn and apart from a very
ni￿ consolation gift of £500 we did rec8ive help and advice from the
company architects (BAM construction)
Fundraising has been relatively successful as can be seen n the treasurers
report. Once again the CharitylReuse shop has boosted our income along
with the very generous donation from Alice Bowman who donates the
proceeds from the craft markets that she organises. Membership fees
increased during the year along with other donations.
Activities included a fiery and fearsome demonstration and talk on things
that go bang by our resident pyromaniac Joe,
who is threatening to fire the canon we
renovated.
A great talk on lrfe
n a South Atlantic
whaling station
from Rab
Fergusson. A visit
to a private
vintage car
collection which
raised funds for Ukraine.
Our Christmas dinner was held at the local R￿1 House Hotel which was
enjoyed by all.
Sheddybrek continues to te a popular gathering whenever it is possible to
organise.( rf you don't know what it is then come along and find out.
Who knows what the future holds!
are planning to construct a steel extension to our mezzanine along with a
lift enabling the less able bodied members to gain easier access to the 1st

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MEN'S SHED
floor arKI to gain additional storage for materials and equipment. The
expansion of our membership a￿1 activities which s to LE inclusive to all.
As ever VE are, or should te a member organisation, 9) it E LP to you to
help support the organisation of events and activities.
look fonvard to taking ownership of the building which will give ￿ a
secure base for the future.
Thanks to you al for your help n making the Blairgowrie District Community
Shed what it s and you continuing support and friendship.
Keith Langelaan
Chaimian