Our Aim

Whether it be a cuppa and a chat, or a hobbyist working on a project shoulder to shoulder with other members, we wish to eradicate the stigma around social isolation and improve mental well-being.

Whilst many can potter around in their own sheds, workshops and gardens, doing this alone contributes to the social isolation that can be very damaging to somebody's mental health. We are keen to aid people from all areas of life, young and old to become socially active and join our members in projects whether that be making something for family or to help out in the community, either independently or as part of a group.

No experience is needed as we have members that are willing to share their own knowledge with the group.

 

 

Upcoming & Current Projects

Discover more about our extensive range of professional services. We constantly update this page, but if you still can’t find what you’re looking for, please feel free to get in touch with us – we will be more than happy to help.

Events

We will be attending some local events soon:-

Cherry Tree Car-boot - Date TBC

Swaffham Christmas Market - Date TBC

Workshop Extension

To enable better spacing and hopefully allow for a fixed lathe, there is an extension being added to the work shop, this is ongoing and any help would be gratefully received.

Christmas is coming

We have already started work on our Christmas projects. Any suggestions or offers of help would be great.

 


 

Members

We are always willing to welcome new members to our group, we are open to any one over the age of 18 (due to insurance reasons). You dont have to have any experience in anything, you're welcome to come along to learn or just a chat if you prefer.

Recent News

New Extension

We have recently extended our machine shed to improve the layout and working space within the machine shop. This allows for a safer operating area and includes a lathe.

 

 

 

 

An extract taken from UKMSA website

For a long time research has shown the negative impact of loneliness and isolation on a person’s health and wellbeing. Recently we have seen more evidence come to light that shows loneliness and isolation can be as hazardous to our health as obesity and excessive smoking. Surveys from mental health charities are finding that millions of people report feeling lonely on a daily basis.

Men typically find it more difficult to build social connections than women, and unlike women of a similar age, less older men have networks of friends and rarely share personal concerns about health and personal worries. It is not the case for all men, but for some, when retirement comes, it can feel like personal identity and purpose is lost. Men’s Sheds can change all of that.

Sheds are about meeting like-minded people and having someone to share your worries with. They are about having fun, sharing skills and knowledge with like-minded people and gaining a renewed sense of purpose and belonging. As a by-product of all of that they reduce isolation and feelings of loneliness, they allow men to deal with mental health challenges more easily and remain independent, they rebuild communities and in many cases, they save men’s lives.

Our Contributors

We would like to extend our gracious thanks for their fantastic support

B&Q Foundation

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