Men in Sheds

Our Men in Sheds in Congleton is a place for men over the age of 50 to get together in a relaxing environment to share interests, skills, experiences and decent conversation.
Are you an older man on your own or are you looking for somewhere to escape the hassles of daily life for a few hours each week?
Then Men in Sheds could be for you!
Men in Sheds is a place for men over the age of 50 to get together in a relaxing environment to share interests, skills, experiences and decent conversation.
Our shed is located at Lower Park Mill, Lower Park Street, Congleton, CW12 1EH and is open at the following times:
PLEASE NOTE: THE SHED IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO GOVERNMENT LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS
Monday | Tuesday |
9.00am - 11.00am | 9.00am - 11.00am |
11.00am - 1.00pm | 11.00am - 1.00pm |
2.00pm - 4.00pm | 2.00pm - 4.00pm |
Although we would like to support all men interested in the project we do have to consider the health and safety of all those who attend and therefore are not able to offer one to one support, and you may find one of our other services more appropriate for your needs.
Due to the equipment and space available, and due to operating in a COVID friendly way, we only have the capacity for three men to attend each session, therefore please ring ahead before attending to ensure we have space for you.
With thanks to Cheshire Community Foundation for helping fund the staffing costs of operating our Shed and to Congleton Town Council for a grant towards purchasing PPE for staff, shed users and volunteers.
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What you can expect from attending the shed |
What we expect from you if you attend the shed |
A Friendly Welcome |
To be friendly with other men |
Great company and conversation with other men |
To enjoy your time with us |
A range of equipment to use (after instruction) |
Have the ability to work on your own after instruction |
Wood to purchase to help you make your chosen item |
To be creative |
The freedom to leave the shed when you choose |
Tell other men about the shed |
Advice and support on how to access other services |
Ask if you have any problems or concerns |
A COVID safe environment |
Abide by the new COVID safe rules at all times whilst in the Shed |
Health & Safety Statement
Due to the presence of potentially dangerous tools and equipment in the Sheds, we need to carefully assess each potential service user to ensure that their safety, and that of those around them in the Shed, is maintained at all times. Unfortunately, there will be some people for whom the Shed environment is unsuitable. Please click here to read the Shed's Health & Policy Statement to read more about this.
How to join in
If you would like any further information or need to make contact with us at any time, please contact us between 10:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.