Wayland Men's Shed
Registered Charity Number:- 1213606
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Games
Below is a list of some of the games which are played in our main function room. You will find these are popular and much banter can be heard. Just watching can be fun in itself. We have now also introduced periodic Games Evenings, see details below.
Current games include:-
Contract Whist
This has attracted a growing number of participants and there is always a game in progress on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Cribbage
A old favorite with members who sometimes play in pairs & fours to while away the hours.
Chess and draughts
Both of these are available to play and members do sometimes challenge each other to a game
Backgammon
This was given a try by some members but seems to have fallen by the wayside in recent months. I’m sure it will make a revival.
Dominoes / Fives & Threes / Mexican Train
This has also been popular amongst members who look for variety in their game playing. The Mexican Train Game is certainly a good variation and enjoyed by those looking for something different.
Rummikub
Another popular game with members and is regularly played.
Other games:-
There are a number of other games available for members to play which are sometimes played. Amongst these are, “Upword”, “Sequence” and “Othello”.
We are sure there will be others to follow.
Remember it’s not all about games, if you just want a chat and a laugh or to just sit and contemplate, the shed is the place for you.
Games Group
I’m game if you are:
The next meeting will be on Monday 13th April 2026. Starting at 1pm till 5pm in the bowls room. If you don’t want to miss out on a game, then please arrive promptly.
Please feel free to bring along any family, friends, or neighbours (ladies are included). If you stay after the morning session then please be aware the is NO bar food available on Mondays, please bring a light lunch with you or perhaps got to the fish or baguette shop.
Games available to play or learn include Mexican Train, Mahjong, Sequence, Rumikub, Bezique, 500 rummy, Contract, Nomination and Solo whist, Crib, Backgammon, Yahtzee, Halma, Othello, Chess, Draughts, Nine Mans Morris, Dominoes, 5’s & 3’s.
Last meeting I ran a game called 1829, a railway track laying and train running game with share dealing. Seven members decided to join in which was great, but 6+ hours later we were still playing. I think all players had a great time, but it was a marathon. We will play that again somewhere down the line.
Please feel free to bring along a game of your own to tempt us. We had 13 attendees last month playing 1829 & Mexican Train. It would be good to see more of you there, having a good afternoon of laughter and banter.
Note: A £2 session fee will be charged with free tea, coffee, and biscuits available. Members attending both the shed in the morning and the games group will be required to pay for both sessions.
Interested? Contact John Chamberlin – Games group lead – email: bjcoi8@gmail.com