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"Making us stronger in practical and creative ways"

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Budleigh Community Workshop

Who we are

Budleigh Community Workshop Trust is an East Devon based Social Enterprise Charity sustained by the commitment of local volunteers who give generously of their time and practical expertise for the betterment and wellbeing of the Community. Our team host a range of activities; practical, creative and social from the old fire station in Budleigh Salterton, near Exmouth.​

our facilities

What we do

Our workshop and meeting room facilities are open daily and available to individuals and groups who might like to take part - whether it be learning a new skill, receiving practical guidance or support in a creative discipline, by contributing to a community project, or simply enjoying the social atmosphere. We hope all our visitors will gain enjoyment from being involved.

courses and events

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THE WORKSHOP

THE LOFT

THE SHOP

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Courses and events

Courses and events at the Budleigh Community Workshop include:

• Bereavement Support
  
• Book Groups
• Carpentry for Beginners
• Carpentry Projects
• Coaching for the Unemployed
• Community Build Projects
• Community Discussion Groups
• Creative Writing for Beginners
• Creative Writing for Intermediate Level
• Knitting & Crochet
• Furniture Restoration
• Guitar Group - Beginners & Performance
  
• Philosophy Discussion Group
• Scroll Saw
• Sewing Machine Skills
• Special Exhibition & Sale of Wares Days
• Support Group Meetings
• Textile Crafts
  
• Tool Sharpening & Repair
• Wet Felting
• Wood Carving
  
• Wood Turning / Working at the Lathe ​

"Tell me, and I will FORGET.
Show me, and I may REMEMBER.
INVOLVE me, and I will ​UNDERSTAND."

Confucius 450 BC

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Get involved

Volunteer

If you think you have a transferable skill and some time to give, please get in touch with Bill or Katherine McDermott on 01395 443455

meet the team

Community projects

If there is a community project which you think we could help with, please get in touch with Bill or Katherine McDermott on 01395 443455.

contact us

Enroll for a workshop

Please send a short message including the title of the Workshop and how to reach you.​
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upcoming workshops

Your feedback

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Carpentry for Beginners workshop participant

It motivated me to the importance of doing things. I have learned how to use simple hand tools better like the hand drill and the set square for the importance of a right angle in construction.Today I have been taught how to use a coping saw. I have really enjoyed talking to the volunteer assistant who has listened  and guided me. It is good to have a mix of men and women as we can all support and help each other.

Carpentry for Beginners workshop participant

It has helped me to feel part of something and be with other people in the community. It is teaching me practical skills and giving me confidence. I can be a bit hasty and the proper use of tools for a better finish is teaching me patience. I feel empowered to have a go now.

Volunteer Carpentry
Tutor

I am a cabinet maker by trade and it is my passion. I make and repair furniture and also polish it. I love giving my understanding of the right tools and skill techniques to people new to this work and who want to learn.

Volunteer Carpentry
Tutor

I am a retired engineer and have recently moved to this area. I wanted to get involved and to 'give back' my skills to help others.

Carpentry for Beginners workshop participant

I had always wanted to do carpentry ever since I was little but my school did not allow me to do it. My dad was a shipwright and I used to watch him. This course is giving me the confidence in a new found self to have a go and learn. I don't have any of these tools at home and I'm learning which ones I need.

Carpentry for Beginners workshop participant

I am learning a lot and the atmosphere is very relaxed. I think this kind of thing would help people to acquire or hone new skills to change their job or perhaps even set up a business when they are ready.  3 days’ later… I went into Exeter to a Men’s Shed shop, to carefully select and purchase tools... The volunteer tutor had explained to me how things worked and what to look for – I wouldn't have known before.

Volunteer Carpentry
Tutor

This workshop is helpful to people who are new to the area like me and who don't know how to belong or to join in. Established arts and crafts groups can be a bit cliquey this place isn't which is why I like it.

Volunteer Carpentry
Tutor

We have recently moved to the area and initially when reading the local Journal I was very attracted by the purchase of the old fire station to house the workshop. I have worked in education and what really motivates me is being able to contribute something to the local community and a wide range of people. I really like the community setting and looking ahead I would like to see more younger people being able to participate.

Woodwork for Beginners
Student

I've just got my CSCS card which is a health and safety requirement which means I can now look for a job on a building site and hopefully get an apprenticeship. When I left school I did an office job but this is really what I want to do. I've learnt more in 6 weeks from Tony (the volunteer tutor) than I've ever learned. My ambition is to buy some land and build my own house - I know it's a dream but...

Woodwork for Beginners
Student & Carer

I look forward to this (workshop) – I like to finish things - it can be a bit boring but it's important to finish. I'm making a tool box which I find therapeutic. Looking at the comb joint on his box... structure is a way of doing it – structure means the way that it is built –
that is very important.
"He loves it – we both do – I'm getting quite involved too!"
Support Carer

Woodwork for Beginners
Volunteer Tutor

I've only been here for 5 years and this place to me is a godsend – I like getting involved and this is the best way to meet people.

Woodwork for Beginners
Volunteer Tutor

 I'm old – no really old, but I still like to learn. It's what keeps me going. I'm also involved with the Men's Shed in Exmouth which has been going now for 8 years.

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