An Introduction to Men's Shed Project..
Men's Sheds - A great alternative to traditional social pastimes.
A well established idea
A Men's Shed is a communal workshop where men gather to tinker on projects, pursue hobbies and pastimes, share interests and learn new skills whilst relaxing and enjoying each other's company.
Skills Shared
Crafts Learned
Create - Design
Undertake Projects
Pursue Hobbies
Relax, Drink Tea
Achieve
Laugh
A typical Shed will include work benches, tools and spaces to relax and chat.
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Activities might include:- Carpentry Mechanics Bicycle repair Tool renovation Furniture making Model engineering Gardening More ? |
Some of the Galashiels 'Shedders' on a visit to the
Macmerry Men's Shed, East Lothian
Men at Work - Macmerry Men's Shed, East Lothian. |
Who Can Join? Membership is usually aimed at men and women of ALL ages and backgrounds.
Premises? Men's Sheds can operate from many different types of premises:-
Rooms in community centres
Village halls
Industrial units
Garages
Or...........Even a Shed !
It all depends on the numbers of people who want to be involved and availability.
Who's in Charge? Most that have been set up in the UK have been run by local committees.
The day to day management is usually up to the members, with 'Shedders' deciding on activities and projects, giving them control of their sheds.
How can I get involved? A number of Men's Shed Projects are currently being considered or are under development in more towns across the Scottish Borders. Click here for a list! If you would like to become involved, or would like to find out more, contact us on 01896 754 041.
More Information.... For more information on Men's Sheds in general, go to the UK Men's Shed Association website www.menssheds.org.uk
