Men's Shed
Relaunching June 2025
It’s a new era for our Men’s Shed as we move into our new home within The Workshop at The Balsam Centre. We’re using this as a chance to press pause as we take stock of the last 14 years and look for ways to broaden our reach so that more people can benefit from the connection, conversation and creation that we want our Men’s Shed to bring.
If you’re bored, lonely or at a loose end, and like the idea of coming together with others to make, repair and repurpose, as well as supporting projects in our local community, we’d love to hear from you. Pop your email address in the box below and we’ll contact you with news about our relaunch.
What is a Men's Shed?
Starting in Australia, Men's Sheds have now expanded worldwide. Many men found that once they retired they lost their social network so "Men in Sheds" started, bringing retired or unemployed men together to work on community projects and to socialise again. Our group is now about to enter an exciting new era as it moves into its new home in The Workshop at The Balsam Centre.
If you enjoy pottering about in your shed, or you'd like to work on a project - your own or a community project - with others, then why not join our Men’s Shed? You don't have to be a carpenter to join; someone will help you out. But we won't turn you away if you are an expert either!
Want to know more about the Men's Shed?
For all enquiries about our Men's Shed, from joining to offering your support, please contact us on 01963 31842 or email info@balsamcentre.org.uk.