Is there a room which can be secured for meetings - i.e. can we stop people from walking in uninvited?
Yes, the Craft Room will have a bathroom type lock on the door which can be locked from the inside. (For safety reasons this door can be opened from the outside using a flat head screwdriver to ensure we can enter the room in an emergency).
Is there disabled parking at the Shed?
Yes there is parking for disabled cars both at the upper level and lower levels, however the access gate between the graveyard car park and the Shed will be required to be unlocked for cars to access the disabled parking at the Shed - prior notice will be required to ensure this gate is unlocked.
Is there disabled access to the shed?
Yes there is wheelchair access to BOTH the lower Workshop and the Upper Social, Craft and Kitchen areas.
Is there a discount for charities utilising the Shed?
No, there is no discount for charities utilising the Shed since the Trustees are keeing
costs as low as possible for ALL Users.
Note - The Shed is a Not For Profit facility for all.
Can we come and visit the Shed to determine whether the space is suitable for our group/ organisation?
Yes, feel free to contact us and we will set up a suitable time for you to come and visit.
Is it possible for my group / organisation to leave equiptment in storage at the Shed?
Subject to prior approval there is LIMITED space available to leave equipment at the Shed, however this is not secure and the Trustees will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage left at the Shed.
When will the Shed be open for Social visits?
This will be confirmed as soon as possible and will be shared on our website and facebook pages. Social use is for groups, not individuals.
What space is available for my group to use?
We Have the -
* Workshop on the lower level for wood & metal work etc - 18m x10m
c/w unisex toilet
What's the connection between the Aboyne Men's Shed and the Community Shed?
The Aboyne Men's Shed is a Registered Charity; It owns the building. The Trustees of the AMS raised the funds for it and manage the project, The Shed was specifcally built to be of benefit to the community and is being operated specifically along these lines. Accordingly, the building is known as the Aboyne and Mid Deeside Community Shed.
So who will run the Shed?
Hopefully a good cross section of the community it's built to serve. That is what the organising committee are working hard to achieve. An interim Aboyne Community Shed Operating Commitee has been formed. This will develop and will eventually represent the Shed user groups.
Do you have to be a member of the AMS to use the workshop?
No. AMS (Abone Men's Shed) is just one of what will be several mixed use user groups and all will be members of the Community Shed. However due to inherent risks with large wood and metal working machines, groups are required to work under strict safety procedures and supervision, Training may be required.
What more could be done to engage the local community?
This is very important and over the years a great deal has been done. We intend holding welcome invitations so small groups can come and take a look, meet the team and ask questions.
Some of the Trustees are locally born and bred. Most have lived here for decades and brought up
families here. We work hard to keep the community informed and engaged and up to speed with our
progress. We are speaking to a wide range of community groups who are potential users of the
facility. You can keep up to speed with what is happening through our wesite and facebook pages.