Men in Sheds
COVID-19 Update
The government has now lifted some of the restrictions which have affected the work of our charity over the past couple of years. We’re pleased to let you know that our face to face services are now resuming and we’re looking forward to seeing you.
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Men in Sheds is a ground-breaking project for older men. Activities include woodworking, skills sharing and socialising.
Men in Sheds supports older men who want to get together, share and learn new skills all in the welcoming setting of a workshop. It also supports older men who are isolated or disengaged from their community or are experiencing major changes in life.
We provide the shed (a workshop), tools and equipment and a team of volunteers for support - but the members take part in the day-to-day running of the shed and decide on activities they want to follow including woodworking, skills sharing and socialising. Essentially, through taking control and ownership of the shed, the shed members are empowered.
What are the benefits of joining this project?
- Opportunities to socialise and make new friends
- Experience the camaraderie of working with other men
- Put practical skills to good use and share them with others
- Try something new and learn new skills
Who is this project for?
Men aged 60+
How much does it cost to become a member?
£2 per session
Find out more:
So if you, or a family member, would like to get involved in the project and visit one of our sheds, get in touch with your nearest shed:
Blidworth shed
Unit 4, Boundary Court
Gilbert Way, Burma Road Industrial Estate
Blidworth
Nottinghamshire
NG21 0RT
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs, 9am – 1pm
Volunteer Shed Managers: Peter Anderson, Alan Ormston & David Ives
t 01623 797 750
Daybrook shed
The Stores Building
Jubilee House Compound
Nottingham Road
Daybrook,
Nottingham
NG5 6LU
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs, 9.30am – 3:30pm
Lead Volunteer: Les Taylor
t 0115 920 8771
Worksop shed
Unit 2, Kilton Terrace
Kilton Road
Nottingham
S80 2DQ
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 9am - 4pm
Lead Volunteer: Bernard Miles
t 01909 549 078
Veterans in sheds
The Stores Building
Jubilee House Compound
Nottingham Road
Daybrook,
Nottingham
NG5 6LU
Opening hours: Thurs, 12.30pm – 3:30pm
t 07872 839 6065
e activeveteransservice@ageuknotts.org.uk
Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire is a registered charity (registered charity number 1067881) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (registered company number 3455485). Correspondence address: The Lifestyle Centre, 16 - 18 Bridgeway Centre, Nottingham NG2 2JD. Registered office: The Sybil Levin Centre, 577a Nuthall Rd, Nottingham NG8 6AD.