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New gate for the United Reformed Church
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Albi14th Oct 2020 Early in 2020 and before Covid-19 lock down the RWB Shed were asked if they could repair the gate at the RWB United Reformed ...
The RWB ShedPosted: 14 Oct 20 -
More lockdown and shed projects
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Steve26th Sept 2020 Mallet A mallet I have had from my grandad for the last 40 years, has seen better days. So as not to ruin it any further, a ...
The RWB ShedPosted: 29 Sep 20 -
Call SIgn
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Phil16th Sept 2020 The RWB Shed was recently contacted by a local resident who asked if we might be able to help in the production of a birthda...
The RWB ShedPosted: 16 Sep 20 -
Machines on trollies
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: AlbiA few weeks ago I mentioned making four trollies to fit all of our large machines so that they can be wheeled out and wheeled away at the en...
The RWB ShedPosted: 8 Sep 20 -
Various Project Items
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Steve3rd Sept 2020 Beer Bottle Carrier It was a friend’s 60th birthday and I wanted to make something special for him. Had some cedar left...
The RWB ShedPosted: 3 Sep 20 -
Butch Planters
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Albi18th Aug 2020 I am not sure how many of you can remember life before lockdown, but going back then I was asked by Butch (Fireman) if we cou...
The RWB ShedPosted: 18 Aug 20 -
3- tier planter and slatted chairs update
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Phil12th Aug 2020 Earlier this year we were asked to build a 3-tier planter (click here) and refurbish two slatted cast iron chairs (click here...
The RWB ShedPosted: 12 Aug 20 -
Rocking Chair Project
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Albi6th August 2020 On Thursday 30th July a local resident turned up at The Shed with a rocking chair. A truly lovely (and heavy) item which ha...
The RWB ShedPosted: 10 Aug 20 -
23rd July 2020 - RWB Shed to reopen!
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: MarkA message from the RWB Shed Chairman: " Good news, I have this week had discussions with the senior officers within the Dorset & W...
The RWB ShedPosted: 20 Jul 20 -
Timber & Planters
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Albi3rd July 2020 Some weeks ago, during that devastating period of the Covid 19 pandemic we were asked by Shed member Ted if we wanted any woo...
The RWB ShedPosted: 4 Jul 20 -
Benches for Jubilee Lake Tea Rooms
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Albi3rd July 2020: As most of you already know we have carried out a lot of renovation works on table benches at Jubilee Lake Tea Rooms and whi...
The RWB ShedPosted: 4 Jul 20 -
Garden Trug
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Phil28 June 2020 However long ago it was before the Covid-19 pandemic locked us down from friends and family, we had the idea of building some ...
The RWB ShedPosted: 28 Jun 20 -
Jublilee Lake Tea Rooms Signage
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Phil25th June 2020 Whilst chatting with the owner of the Jubilee Lakes Tea Rooms, it became clear that there was a requirement to update the si...
The RWB ShedPosted: 25 Jun 20 -
Outdoor Bar project
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: AlbiJune 2020: We were recently contacted by a Royal Wootton Bassett resident who, having seen some of our work, asked whether we could build a...
The RWB ShedPosted: 18 Jun 20 -
Glass door project
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Albi21st May 2020: We were asked prior to lockdown whilst collecting wood, screws etc from a lady if we could in fact repair a door from a glas...
The RWB ShedPosted: 21 May 20 -
Garden chairs renovation
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Albi17th May 2020 In April we were contacted by a member of the community offering The RWB Shed some timber for reclaim. We gladly accepted and...
The RWB ShedPosted: 17 May 20 -
Allotment Bench
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Albi17th May update Since writing this article in March (scroll down) about the allotment bench, the lady has contacted me and asked if...
The RWB ShedPosted: 17 May 20 -
Jubilee Lake Cafe tables
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Phil30th April 2020: Some months ago (before Christmas 2019) The RWB Shed chairman, Albi Richardson, was approached by the proprietor of the Ju...
The RWB ShedPosted: 30 Apr 20 -
Albi & John on FromeFM radio and 'Shed Happens'
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: MarkApril 15th 2020 RWB Shed Chairman Albi and Founding member John talk to Patrick Abrahams on a special weekly radio program 'Shed Happen...
The RWB ShedPosted: 22 Apr 20 -
3 tier planter
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Phil10th April 2020 We were recently contacted by a member of the community offering The RWB Shed some timber for reclaim. We gladly accepted a...
The RWB ShedPosted: 11 Apr 20 -
Wheelbarrow planter
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Phil6th April 2020 At the end of 2019 I made some planters for the 2020 season and was very pleasantly surprised when an owner of one of the pl...
The RWB ShedPosted: 6 Apr 20 -
Jubilee Lake Benches Project
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Phil26th March 2020: The refurbishment has started! The first two of four, eight seater picnic benches belonging to Royal Wootton Bassett Jubi...
The RWB ShedPosted: 27 Mar 20 -
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust project
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Phil12th March 2020: Our chairman, Albi Richardson, was recently contacted by Neil Pullen from Wiltshire Wildlife Trust asking whether The RWB ...
The RWB ShedPosted: 13 Mar 20 -
Coloured timing lights for Rotary Junior Youth Speaks Competition
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark6th February 2020: Royal Wootton Bassett Rotary annually hold a speaking competition in which pupils from local primary schools compete. A...
The RWB ShedPosted: 13 Feb 20 -
A2 sandwich board
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Phil30th Jan 2020 A Royal Wootton Bassett business owner recently contacted our RWB Shed chairman to see whether the RWB Shed could provide the...
The RWB ShedPosted: 1 Feb 20 -
Goatacre Cricket Club Wildlife Habitations
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Phil30th January 2020 When Goatacre Cricket Club applied for a grant, part of the approval process was that the club had to install some variab...
The RWB ShedPosted: 31 Jan 20 -
Staging Area for Old Court Pre School
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Albi23rd January 2020: Old Court Pre School Towards the end of 2019, The RWB Shed were contacted by Debbie from Old Court Pre-school a...
The RWB ShedPosted: 24 Jan 20 -
Bird Boxes for Nationwide BS
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Albi2nd January 2020 When an employee of The Nationwide Building Society, keen on conservation and who happens to live in RWB, heard ab...
The RWB ShedPosted: 4 Jan 20 -
Christmas Grotto joint project comes to fruition
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: AlbiDue to a disaster in December last year when the Christmas Grotto was hired by RWB Town Council and it ended up in pieces all over the M25 m...
The RWB ShedPosted: 3 Dec 19 -
Restored Advent Windows for RWB United Reformed Church
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark1st December 2019 During the summer months the RWB Shed were approached by the United Reformed Church located in Wood Street, Royal Wootton...
The RWB ShedPosted: 2 Dec 19 -
Our stall at the RWB Christmas Lights event
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark29th Nov 2019: The RWB Shed were delighted to have a stall for the first time at the Annual Christmas Lights Event held in the High St of R...
The RWB ShedPosted: 1 Dec 19 -
Station Road bench renovation
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: MarkOctober - November 2019. The RWB Shed are proud to announce the completion of the renovation of a bench located near the top of Station Road...
The RWB ShedPosted: 29 Nov 19 -
St Bartholomews Christmas Tree Festival Entry
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark28th November 2019 The RWB Shed are very proud to participate in this years Christmas Tree Festival at St Bartholomews Church, Royal Wootto...
The RWB ShedPosted: 29 Nov 19 -
Royal Wootton Bassett and the RWB Shed excel at the RHS South West in Bloom competition
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark11th Oct 2019, Newquay, saw the awards ceremony of the 2019 South West in Bloom competition. Royal Wootton Bassett, assisted in several tow...
The RWB ShedPosted: 13 Oct 19 -
Beer Keg Cradle
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Phil29th August 2019: The RWB Shed was recently approached by a local resident who was a home beer and wine maker. The resident had a stainless...
The RWB ShedPosted: 5 Sep 19 -
Raised beds installed at RWB Academy
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark8th August 2019. In June the RWB Shed were asked for help with installing some raised beds in a small garden project. The project is aimed a...
The RWB ShedPosted: 8 Aug 19 -
Entry Gate Project
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: PhilJuly 2019: The RWB Shed were approached recently by nearby residents who were experiencing some concerns about the over exuberance of local...
The RWB ShedPosted: 23 Jul 19 -
South West in Bloom at the RWB Shed
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: MarkFriday 19th July saw the judging of the 2019 South West in Bloom competition in Royal Wootton Bassett. Members of the RWB Shed were proud t...
The RWB ShedPosted: 22 Jul 19 -
Sue White talks to us about Hedgehog Street
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark4th July 2019 Today Sue White visited us at the Shed. Sue is a volunteer for Hedgehog Street (www.hedgehogstreet.org) and spoke to us about ...
The RWB ShedPosted: 4 Jul 19 -
Planters in place at Longleaze
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: MarkIn April we reported the making of planters for Longleaze Primary School. The RWB Shed was delighted to accept an invitation on 20th June ...
The RWB ShedPosted: 21 Jun 19 -
Painting for the South West in Bloom competition
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark20th June 2019: This years South West In Bloom competition will soon be here and The RWB Shed are assisting Royal Wootton Bassett Town Counc...
The RWB ShedPosted: 21 Jun 19 -
Purton Millennium Garden bench restoration
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark6th June 2019: Earlier this year The RWB Shed was approached about restoring a commemorative bench located in the Millenium Garden, Purton....
The RWB ShedPosted: 6 Jun 19 -
Planter for Haine & Smith made by Albi
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: MarkOn 28th May 2019 Albi from the RWB Shed delivered a custom made planter to opticians Haine & Smith located in the High St, Royal Wootton...
The RWB ShedPosted: 30 May 19 -
Lined planters for Ridgeway House and St Bart's
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark16th May 2019: Today we completed the lining of four planters and then delivered them as follows:- Two to St Bart's Primary Academy for ...
The RWB ShedPosted: 17 May 19 -
Broad Town School Finger Post Sign
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: PhilEarly in 2019 the RWB Shed received a request from the Broad Town Primary School headteacher, Ms Bridget Long, to produce for the sc...
The RWB ShedPosted: 10 May 19 -
Blue Hearts delivered to RWB Town Council
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: MarkAlbi delivers Blue Hearts made by the RWB Shed. 19th April 2019: Giving of a Blue Heart denotes where land owned by RWB Town Council is ma...
The RWB ShedPosted: 19 Apr 19 -
Planters ready for Longleaze Primary
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: MarkWeather permitting (it has been wet and cold recently) the RWB Shed has been busy making planters for the local community. The return of fin...
The RWB ShedPosted: 12 Apr 19 -
Planter production and more!
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark21st March Previously on 21st Feb we reported the dismantling of pallets for making planters for local schools. Recent weeks have delivered ...
The RWB ShedPosted: 22 Mar 19 -
Planters from pallets
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark21st Feb 2019: Last week the RWB Shed received a generous donation of pallets and wood from Bray and Slaughter. Click here to view this earl...
The RWB ShedPosted: 21 Feb 19 -
Bray and Slaughter generously donate unwanted wood to the RWB Shed
Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, WiltshireArticle by: Mark15th Feb 2019: The RWB Shed receives surplus wood and pallets generously donated by Bray and Slaughter. This good quality wood collected fro...
The RWB ShedPosted: 18 Feb 19