Men’s Sheds are being created all over the UK. They are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together. They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun. Members are called “Shedders”.
Find out more about them.
Bitterne Shed Club
Bitterne Men’s Shed Club 10 am – 12. am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at our workshop on the old tennis court between Holy Saviour Church (opposite the Red Lion at the end of the precinct) and the Mazda car showroom.
Shed club breakfasts at the Red Lion :
8:05 am,the second Wednesday of each month.
Shed club lunches at the Red Lion:
12 noon, 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Join with Living Legends lunches at the Humble Plumb:
12.30 pm, fourth Wednesday of each month.
There is a social side to the club, which is very important (as presumably with many clubs). Here are some of us at the Red Lion, relaxing after working all morning at the club. From left to right, Dave, Alan (both long-standing members), Tony Morris (treasurer), Paul (secretary and membership secretary), Keith (chairman), Rob (fairly recent member), Tony Kingston (shedder of the year).
Men only.
Contact: 023 8049 0511
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Shirley Men’s Shed – Saint James Road, Southampton SO15 5HE, UK.
Shirley Men’s Shed has created a community space where people can connect, converse and create. The charity has its aims:
- to combat loneliness,
- improve mental health,
- foster new friendships and
- improve wellbeing.
Members can use the shed to make new friendships, use the tools to make, repair and create things and share skills and knowledge.
We currently meet on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 9.30 to 12ish, and on Thursday evenings, 7.00 to 9.00. You can find us on the left at the far end of the church car park, in Bramston Road.
Do come and join us! If you can, ring our Membership Secretary, Brian Hooper, on 07790 850501 to let us know you’re coming. Then we can look out for you. We welcome everyone for a cuppa and chat.
Email: info.mensshedshirley@gmail.com
Website: www.shed.stjamesroad.co.uk
Andy’s Man Club (Support for Mental Health issues)
See the poster below for the venue.
The first step is often the most difficult, but so worth it. Our groups are running this Monday, so why not come along and give them a go?
They’re a free, non-judgemental and safe place for men 18+ to talk every Monday 7-9 pm (excluding bank holidays).
Visit our website to find your nearest group, or drop us an email to info@andysmanclub.co.uk, to join our online groups.
