Fochabers Men's Shed AGM 2 January 2026 Chairman's Report I would like to welcome everyone to our AGM for the Fochabers Men's Shed and thank you all for attending. A5 the Chainnan I would like to take this OPPOTtunity to thank the rest of the Committee for their help and support over the last year. This is a chance to reflect on all the work that we as a shed have done over the pasl year to make our Shed a success. We again welcomed a few new members and hopefully we call add to that this year. We are extremely fominate to be able to use both the Institute workshops and the Cold Store for our projects. I wani lo acknowledge the fiexibility of the Institue Manager Sam Noble. Gordon Chr3sue and ihe Village Association for accommodating and supponing the Shed with our endeavours. Projects for 2025 Were ' Mala'ng six chairs for disabled fencing group in Elgin which is ongoing * Repair of Bridge over Burn of Fochabers at the Quaners * Construction of a new Green Gate in Casde Street * Planters for Speybay Hall * Base for the Duck Race Trophy * Removal and Refurbishment of the bench from the path at Memorial Gardens near the lower bridge over the Burn o Fochabers and then resituaied in Burnside Road. * Installed ccrv in Cold Store * Repaired work bench for Milne's Nursery * Attended Various Car Boot Sales to raise funds with selling of old ti)ols etc. We also carried out Projects for Village Residents * Repaired a manikin * Repaired Spinning Wheel *Repair a Gate Repaired do0 at Cold Store (to be painted) * Inscall and configure Wi-Fi for Institue 4r Made various Celtic Designed Plaques
To name but a few, Mernbers also carried out many projects of their own. All of these projects highlight the diverse range of skills of the members of the Shed, they aTe a very talented bunch. It is important EO remind ourselves thar ihe Shed is not just for sharing or learning new skills , it's about a place for people to come have a chat, a tea or a coffee, and a bikkie. We all benefit Irom a wee blether be it face to face or via our WhatsApp group chat. Upcoming Projects for 2026 * Planters for High School * Repair and make Planters Eic. for Rainbow Group * Continue with Chairs for Elgin Fencing Group * Refurbish Benches and Table in Cold Store. Publickty wise we had several artides published in The FochabaTian. We received various grants and donations from Groups and Individuaks throughout the year. The Village Assoclauon and others many thaiiks to the all. We purchased various 10015 throughout the year. We again look part in the Gala Celebrations with our Nail in a Bed competition which was held Én the Institue due to the weather conditions and Lisa help out in the Chrisue rooJn with another stall. We held our Annual Christtnas Lunch in the Christie Roorn on the 11 December with 19 mernbers attending which again was a great success with a big thank you to Mary and Ronnie for providing their services on the day. For those new to the Shed the Committee consists of 7 MembeTS, Alex Hume as Chairman, Dave Thow as Secretary . Rob Goodall as TreaSUr. Bob Sharp as Vice Chainnan . Mark Pilkington ,Peter Milne and Murray Gillies as Committee Members. The Trustees are Atex ,Dave, Bob and Mark Once again thank you to all for attending the AGM and kets look forward to a successful 2026 at the Shed. ' THERE ARE NO STRANGERS HERE ONLY FRIENDS YOU HAVEN'T MET YET" Alexander F Hume Chairrnan Fochabers Men's Shed