Thursday, May 08, 2008

Men in Sheds: Age Concern

Following the highly successful Mensheds scheme in Australia which is going from strength to strength (as reported on Shedworking here), Age Concern seems to be picking up on the idea. Its first ‘Men in Sheds’ venue is due to be open soon in Mitcheldean where men will help to renovate hand tools for despatch to poor communities in Africa. Linda Shepherd, Senior Manager - Projects, said: "The workshop has been fitted out and we now have a volunteer shopping for the tools and consumables needed to refurbish the donated items. We are distributing information leaflets around the Mitcheldean area but if you are male, 55 or over and you can get there you will be welcome. If the practical side doesn’t appeal, we are also looking for men with other skills, including admin, marketing and fundraising. The project is distinctive – we don’t know of another such project being run by any other Age Concern. This is a unique opportunity for older men to use their skills, enjoy a social activity and help others – a triple whammy!"
Via Shedblog

9 comments:

  1. when is it coming to london please?

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  2. Apparently there is one in Eltham - I volunteer at the Bertha James Day Centre in Bromley and we have had bird box kits from them . . .

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  3. I joined Men in Sheds in Exeter after listening to a BBC Radio Devon programme. I was made very welcome, made new friends and love every minute of the time I spend there. We are making Garden Tool Benches to order and renovating tools for those in 3rd World Countries in the hope of making them Self Reliant. I feel proud to be able to take part in this very worth while venture. If you have a couple of hours each week to spare, come and join us. Ian Lees

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  4. Is there one coming to Ulverston?

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  5. If someone would like to organise one in Leeds I have a lovely well equipped workshop which is not being used. I can think of no better use. james.reality@gmail.com

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  6. Anonymous7:54 PM

    Any in Manchester Bolton area??

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  7. Im interested. anything doing in the Wimborne or Poole area in Dorset?

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  8. I have heard that Men in Shed ( Age UK ,Bexley ,London )is opening a workshop at Slade Green and in Feb 2013 will be opening an allotment at Love Lane , Bexley. If you go to Age UK Bexley website you will see details of how to contact the profect co-ordinator.

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  9. Anonymous5:07 PM

    could do with men in shed in hartlepool, as Havelock centre are no longer providing proper facilities for people who like to make wooden items & do wood carving

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