Plans are coming together nicely for Finechty Men's Shed
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PLANS to create workshop space at Finechty Men's Shed have received a boost with the delivery of container units.
Joining the clubhouse unit at the village's east beach are two shipping containers which the team are currently in the process of converting into workshops.
The move is part of a wide vision to move the Men's Shed on to the next level.
Men's Shed member Jimmy Bremner explained: "Thanks to a £10,000 grant from tsiMoray and £4000 from Money for Moray we've been able to buy two containers which we'll be turning into space which the guys can use as a workshop.
"At the moment we're converting them and will be installing a variety of equipment in them.
"Another priority is having utilities installed and also a disabled toilet in the clubhouse.
"Generally, we've been getting the area around the Men's Shed ship shape, including putting down hardcore and plating 80 trees which we got from the local primary school.
"We've also got a trailer, donated by Gleaner Oils, which we're working on."
While getting their premises in place may be a work in progress, it has not stopped the 36-strong group making their contribution to the community.
"We've been doing all sorts of jobs for the community," Mr Bremner continued.
"We've done litter picks, made beach boxes [which contain litter pickling gear for people to use], repaired fences blown down by Storm Arwen, made storytelling chairs and mud kitchens for Findochty and Keith Primary Schools, that's just some of the things we've been up to.
"Ultimately what we're about is tackling social isolation and promoting good mental health and wellbeing among men.
"Once the workshops are ready we'll be offering a wide range of activities.
"It's basically about whatever the guys want to do, they don't necessarily have to go into the workshops. Men can come and just have a cup of tea and blether, if they want, or play dominoes or cards. We're also hoping to get computers installed at some point.
"Men's Sheds aim to create a safe environment where men can speak about themselves. We've got a good bunch of boys here and we're always keen to welcome more. There's a good sense of camaraderie here."
The Men's Shed meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am and 2pm, with men aged 18 and upwards welcome.
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