Exciting changes are underway at the Blairgowrie District Community Shed; we continue to improve our facilities and expand what we can offer the community. Thanks to a generous grant from Local Energy Scotland, through the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES), we are set to make a major step towards a greener, more sustainable future.

The grant will cover 80% of the cost of purchasing and installing PV solar panels, a battery storage unit, and an air-to-air heat pump. Planning permission has been submitted and, if approved, installation is expected in February/March 2026. These upgrades will significantly reduce our energy costs and improve comfort for members year-round.

Our Membership Drive has been a huge success. A warm welcome and heartfelt thanks go to the 90+ people—mostly ladies—who have joined us as Free Members, helping demonstrate the strong community support behind our charity. Please email us for an application form.

Fundraising has also gathered momentum. We were delighted to receive £1,000 from the Tesco Blue Token Scheme and raised £340 at our recent Fair in Blairgowrie Town Hall, superbly organised by Alice Bowman.

Looking ahead, our Charity Shop week runs from Sunday 8th to Saturday 14th March 2026 at the Re-Use Shop on George Street, Coupar Angus—one of our most important fundraising events of the year.

To help us grow further, we are actively seeking sponsors willing to support the Shed with funding or equipment.

Contact:
[email protected]
www.blairgowriedistrictcommunityshed.org

Chair: Keith Langelaan
Secretary: Catherine Brown
Treasurer: David Fennessey