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WHAT IS A  MEN’S SHED?

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Men’s Sheds are a non-profit community space where local men of all ages and backgrounds can:

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  • Enjoy a shed / workshop environment in which they can share their interests, skills & talents, knowledge and experience

  • Meet for companionship, share ideas, inspire and support each other

  • Foster relationships with like-minded company

  • Learn new practical skills, and mentor others across all ages

  • Have access to tools & machinery and learn how to use them safely

  • Work on projects for themselves and their families

  • Collaborate side-by-side on projects for the community

  • Network and share information and  ideas with other community organisations

  • Incubate new businesses

What is a Men's Shed?

WHAT HAPPENS  IN A MEN’S SHED?

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There are many activities and projects that can happen at a Men’s Shed:

     Woodworking     

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Computer skills

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Restoring furniture

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Woodturning

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Model making

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Tinkering

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Repurposing

 

Light engineering

Toy making

 

Electronics

 

Community projects

 

Metalwork

 

Repairing things

 

Inventing

 

Cooking

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Make practical things

Bring along a project to work on and gain help and inspiration from others.

THE SHED IS

FOR IT’S MEMBERS

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Socialising and being active are important for good health and well-being.

Men’s Sheds can provide these benefits.

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Anyone who comes along to a Men’s Shed could:

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share and develop skills and hobbies

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relax, socialise, have a laugh

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relate experiences and support each other

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share knowledge and listen to others

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discuss health and well-being

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talk about anything over a cuppa

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make some new mates

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The Shed is developing over time to suit the interests and needs of its members.

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