To provide a venue to talk to and connect with others while participating in group, community or individual projects. To provide opportunities for friendship and socialising in a safe friendly environment while at the same time providing the space, expertise and facilities for men to pursue hobbies.
Community and individual projects taken on for repair and manufacture. Please enquire if you have any questions.
To provide a venue to talk to and connect with others while participating in group, community or individual projects.
To provide opportunities for friendship and socialising in a safe friendly environment while at the same time providing the space, expertise and facilities for men to pursue hobbies, crafts and other creative activities.
To undertake projects, acceptable to the group, which are of benefit to individuals, the Shed and the broader community.
To help its members to maintain & improve their health & well-being as a result of participation, making new friends & enjoying working on a range of projects.
By working ‘shoulder to shoulder’ they aim to reduce social isolation and promote active and healthy lifestyles in later life. Men’s Sheds are like a larger version of the typical man’s garden shed. They are wellequipped with workbenches and a range of machine and hand tools. Using their skills and knowledge, members work individually, or together on practical projects that benefit the local community.
And for those who wish to socialise, it’s a place to sit and relax, enjoy a chat over a cup of tea, or perhaps play a game. The big idea is that a Shed is a safe, friendly, and inclusive environment to share old skills and learn new ones; talk about the issues and experiences that affect our lives; and build new social networks and friendships.
It’s been shown that having a sense of purpose and avoiding social isolation has a positive effect on health and well-being in later life. Sheds are intentionally informal in approach and welcome men from all walks of life.