Letchworth's Mens Shed
The First Garden City Community Workshop
Bringing men together in a safe and social environment to promote good health and wellbeing
Coming this Summer at Standalone Farm
Letchworth Men in Sheds is a registered charity in England and Wales (1188445)
A Non-Profit Charity for Letchworth Garden City and Surrounding Areas
A Non-Profit Charity for Letchworth Garden City and Surrounding Areas
Letchworth Men's Shed is a non-profit local community organisation set up to provide a place where men can gather to work on projects or just to socialise. Our shed will, at least initially, be organised around woodworking skills.
Letchworth Men's Shed is a non-profit local community organisation set up to provide a place where men can gather to work on projects or just to socialise. Our shed will, at least initially, be organised around woodworking skills.
What are ‘Men’s Sheds’?
What are ‘Men’s Sheds’?
The shed concept began in Australia in the mid 90’s. There was a realisation that older men encountered a number of health and well being issues, that could, in part, be attributable to social isolation. In more down to earth terms, when we retire we can lose a significant network of friends and colleagues. Sometimes it is difficult to fill the gap that loss of connection can leave.
The shed concept began in Australia in the mid 90’s. There was a realisation that older men encountered a number of health and well being issues, that could, in part, be attributable to social isolation. In more down to earth terms, when we retire we can lose a significant network of friends and colleagues. Sometimes it is difficult to fill the gap that loss of connection can leave.
Whenever men get involved in activities there is a lot of sharing of experiences. That mentoring mindset is often nurtured by the way working men (in any type of work) share information to help them be more effective in the workplace. This becomes the basis of social interaction which isn’t lost just because one enters retirement.
Whenever men get involved in activities there is a lot of sharing of experiences. That mentoring mindset is often nurtured by the way working men (in any type of work) share information to help them be more effective in the workplace. This becomes the basis of social interaction which isn’t lost just because one enters retirement.
What sort of people are we looking for?
What sort of people are we looking for?
We would hope to encourage a friendly social atmosphere where anyone would feel welcome to come along and join in. There are of course exceptions, we are not set up to deal with vulnerable people and we aren’t intending to be a care provider so individuals need to be self managing. Neither are we presenting ourselves as teachers or experts – although the sharing of ideas and skills will undoubtably be a valuable part of working together in our ‘shed’.
We would hope to encourage a friendly social atmosphere where anyone would feel welcome to come along and join in. There are of course exceptions, we are not set up to deal with vulnerable people and we aren’t intending to be a care provider so individuals need to be self managing. Neither are we presenting ourselves as teachers or experts – although the sharing of ideas and skills will undoubtably be a valuable part of working together in our ‘shed’.
New members are always welcome.
Please feel to join us at the our monthly meeting on the 3rd Friday of each month between 13:30 and 15:30 at the
Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, Letchworth. SG6 1NX.
Shed Address: Letchworth Men in Sheds, Standalone Farm, Wilbury Rd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4JN
Our Memberships
Our Memberships
Our Partners
Our Partners
