In relation to the identified priorities in the Guidance & Essential criteria what will your idea achieve and who will benefit from your project?
Troon Men's Shed are working on a Community Asset Transfer to acquire the former Hosiery Park Pavilion and to develop it as a Men's Shed to provide a meeting and activity space for men in Troon.
Please describe what you plan to do and what the money will be used for? (i.e., purchase equipment/resources)
The purpose of Troon Men’s Shed is to provide recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and well being of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Troon and surrounding areas. Troon Men's Shed is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), Scottish Charity number: SC053474.
Troon Men’s Shed was established in April 2024 and has a growing membership of 75 members, and currently meet fortnightly in The Lighthouse Christian Centre with guest speakers attending, as well as occasional visits to places of interest. Our members have volunteered to help out at community events in Troon at Wintertainment, Troon Round Table Fireworks and Santa Float, and we have recently assisted Ayrshire Cancer Support with practical DIY work at their new Ayr Centre.
Members benefit by meeting with other men in a safe environment, reducing their social isolation and providing mental stimulation, which also benefits their families. The acquisition of the Hosiery Park Pavilion will enable us to meet more regularly and undertake practical workshop activities, which we are unable to do in a hired meeting hall. The establishment of workshop activities will enable men to utilise their practical skills, and to pass on their knowledge to others. It will also allow us to provide practical help to other community groups in Troon.
A Stage 1 Community Asset Transfer Request was submitted to South Ayrshire Council in November 2024, and the Stage 2 request is currently being prepared. The Hosiery Park Pavilion building is in poor condition as it has been unused for several years, and once acquired would it will be repaired and converted into a suitable facility comprising of an activity workshop area where woodworking and other similar practical activities can be undertaken, and a separate multi-use social space.
We are applying for funding of £2,000 towards our Shed redevelopment capital costs for:
• Ducted Air to Air to Heat Pump
• Heat Recovery Ventilation System
• Solar PV + Battery
• Sunamp Water Heater and Storage
Membership is free and is open to any man aged 18 or over who is lives Troon or surrounding areas and who supports our purpose.
Apply to join online:https://troonmensshed.wordpress.com/join/
Please support us so the men of Troon can "head to the shed". Thank you!
Location: Hosiery Park Pavilion, Brodie Avenue, Troon KA10 6PT
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