What is a Men's Shed | masseymensshed

WHAT IS A MEN’S SHED?

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

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?

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.