Men’s Shed Re-Opening!

Men’s Shed Ottery…..Re-opening 1st September

We closed the Shed on the 17th March, which now seems a real age ago. A ‘Whats App’ group was set up to ensure we all made contact during that critical lock down period. This wonderful technology of the Zoom video conference has been used a couple of times in spite of yours truly not understanding how to properly admit participants. Will get it right next time!

 A fortnightly picnic lunch in the car park was started when the social, distancing in groups of six was allowed. Apart from the usual banter, serious discussion took place on how to reopen.

So on Tuesdays and Fridays we will restrict the numbers of members attending and have appointed a roster/secretary so that each member will have the chance of a fortnightly session at the Portakabin. Physical distancing and face masks will give the best protection to our so called vulnerable members who tend to be in that associated age group.

The situation will radically improve when we move to our new home which will be five times the size of our existing Shed.  Negotiations for this new home are now in the advanced stage with Ottery Football Club and just waiting for the land owner’s final approval, the Coleridge Estate.  So watch this space!

Tony Pugh,  Treasurer/Trustee