Men in Sheds

The Men's Shed concept originates from Australia and brings together older, isolated men in a space with which they are comfortable. They can socialise and carry out activities that bring benefit to the local community and charities.

Two groups are currently running a Men in Sheds project in the London Boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich. Some planned activities include recycling second-hand materials into gardening containers, trugs, bird tables and boxes.

Men can meet up to use their existing skills, learn new skills, share ideas or just put the world to rights over a cup of tea. It's about friendship, fun and getting out.

They welcome the involvement of volunteers with an interest or experience in any of the following: sourcing recyclable items, woodwork, design, marketing or IT skills.

If you would like further details on the Men in Sheds project, please click here. 

You can also contact Pauline Cahill or Steve Paxman (Project Co-ordinators) on 020 8294 3017 or emailpcahill@ageukbandg.org.uk / spaxman@ageukbandg.org.uk

For more general information about the men in sheds project please click here

You can also watch a video of  Men in Sheds featured on Newsnight.