In October after a very fruitful harvest, members of Donabate Portrane Men’s Shed worked hard preparing our plots at Turvey Allotments for the winter. The raised beds were dug over, manure provided by Fingal County Council was spread and the beds were covered with Mypex weed membrane. Hopefully, next year’s crop will be as good as this year’s.

Last month, Gerry and the Plonkers, the Men’s Shed group, provided the entertainment for the 60th anniversary celebrations of Lusk ICA in the Bracken Court Hotel. By all accounts, a great time was had by the audience of 100 or so, as they danced the night away to the sounds of 60s and 70s hits from the Plonkers.

The Plonkers will also perform at the Men’s Wellness Day being organised by the Fingal Men’s Sheds and due to be held in Donabate Portrane Community Centre on Thursday 19th November. This event, with an expected attendance of 80 or more, will feature talks about men’s physical and mental health and will include a guided exercise session.

Between now and Christmas, Ray, our Events Organiser, hopes to arrange a couple of outings to places of interest to members. So, if you or someone close to you, would like to join the Men’s Shed, please call our PRO, Jim, on 0863694316.