Highland 'cloud factory' donations ‘benefit everyone’ thanks to Nairn Men’s Shed

A timber mill – affectionately nicknamed the 'cloud factory' – has donated materials to help build a chain of kindness “beneficial for everyone” in the local community.

Wood panel manufacturer West Fraser has been providing donations of its SterlingOSB Zero wood panels to Nairn Men’s Shed, allowing members to get creative and meet others through productive activities.

The plant, located between Nairn and Inverness, has provided materials used to create furniture, signs and other crafts items, many benefitting other charities and local groups, while the Men’s Shed helps to combat loneliness and isolation.

The Nairn Men’s Shed, which has been running for seven years, recently hosted a supporters’ event to welcome the West Fraser team to meet its 70 members and find out more about the work they’ve been doing.

Claire Ironside, marketing executive at West Fraser, said: “Our relationship with the team at Nairn Men’s Shed is beneficial for everyone, as the projects that the shed’s members create from our donated OBS boards can benefit more than just the one group.”

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