WHAT IS A MEN’S SHED?
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
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Meet for companionship, share ideas, inspire and support each other
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Foster relationships with like-minded company
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Learn new practical skills, and mentor others across all ages
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Have access to tools & machinery and learn how to use them safely
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Work on projects for themselves and their families
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Collaborate side-by-side on projects for the community
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Network and share information and ideas with other community organisations
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Incubate new businesses
What is a Men's Shed?
WHAT HAPPENS IN A MEN’S SHED?
There are many activities and projects that can happen at a Men’s Shed:
Woodworking
Computer skills
Restoring furniture
Woodturning
Model making
Tinkering
Repurposing
Light engineering
Toy making
Electronics
Community projects
Metalwork
Repairing things
Inventing
Cooking
Make practical things
Bring along a project to work on and gain help and inspiration from others.
THE SHED IS
FOR IT’S MEMBERS
Socialising and being active are important for good health and well-being.
Men’s Sheds can provide these benefits.
Anyone who comes along to a Men’s Shed could:
share and develop skills and hobbies
relax, socialise, have a laugh
relate experiences and support each other
share knowledge and listen to others
discuss health and well-being
talk about anything over a cuppa
make some new mates
The Shed is developing over time to suit the interests and needs of its members.