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Men in Sheds Stay active and put practical skills to good use
Transcript of Men in Sheds
Men in ShedsStay active and put practical skills to good use
What is Men in Sheds?Men in Sheds is a project that supports older men who want to get together to share and learn new wood-working skills.Age UK Notts provides 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 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. Shed members come from a wide variety of backgrounds ranging from highly skilled to beginners. All work together and there is a role for everyone.Members can put their skills to good use, share their knowledge, learn new skills and put the world to rights over a cup of tea.The products produced by the shed members are sold to help support the Men in Sheds project.
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
Men in ShedsMen in Sheds is a ground breaking project for older men. Activities include wood-working, skills sharing and socialising.
“The shed is a place where I
feel useful again and have a laugh with new friends - a shed is to a man what a handbag
is to a woman.”
For more information on any of our services, please contact us:Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ 0115 844 0011or visit us at www.ageuknotts.org.ukAge UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of any kind.
Blidworth shedUnit 4, Boundary Court, Gilbert Way, Burma Road, Industrial Estate, Nottinghamshire NG21 0RTMon - Thurs, 9am - 4pmShed Directors: Peter Anderson, Alan Ormston & David Ivest 01623 797 750e [email protected]
Daybrook shedThe Stores Building, Jubilee House Compound Nottingham Road, Daybrook, Nottingham NG5 6JRMon - Thurs, 9am - 3:30pmShed Directors: Les Taylort 0115 920 8771e [email protected]
Worksop shedUnit 2, Kilton Terrace, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 2DQMon - Thurs, 9am - 4pmt 01909 549 078e [email protected]
Date of publication: September 2021 V9.1/21/09/2021 © Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
Can you help us make a difference?Yes! Whether it is by volunteering, fundraising, or telling your friends and neighbours about our services, you can help us reach more local people in need.Get in touch with us today! Check out our website for more information and to sign up to our monthly email newsletter.
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). Registered office: Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham NG1 4FQ. Royal Patron HRH: The Prince of Wales KG KT GCB.
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