What is Shrewsbury Men's Shed?
We are a Charity focused on helping make the world a better, happier place.
Our Men’ Shed is one of over 1000 in the U.K. Back in 2010 there were only 30!
Men are famously reluctant to attend other services and events intended to appeal to them or help them in some way whether they be adult education courses or preventative health initiatives. Us fellas have, therefore, been described as ‘hard to reach’ by social policy makers and organisations concerned about a crisis in men’s health. Into this depressing picture stepped Men’s Sheds, which appeal to men’s wish to shape their own services and decide on their own activities.
Shrewsbury Men’s Shed’s first massive project was converting the dilapidated former stable block we now call home into fabulously well-equipped workshops, reception, gardening, meeting and social space!
Winner of Shed of the Year 2024!
We are a Young Men’s Shed, with the last three years being spent converting a dilapidated stable block devoid of windows, doors, power, water and even floors to a 300m2 space which is ideal for our purposes. The conversion work, all done by Shedders, came in at just over 20% of the quoted £250K.
Give any lonely man a few companions, a handful of tools and a task - then all things become possible; including health and happiness, fun and fulfilment.
Over 17000 hours of Shedders volunteering time has been dedicated to the task of completing the different areas of The Shed. The covered entrance in the middle of The Shed comprises the reception and office, with the social area and workshop areas at each end. The workshop offers 3 phase power, a Blacksmith’s Forge, metalwork and woodwork areas, whilst the outside area supports raised horticulture beds and a huge Greenhouse. Shedders socialise in an 80m2 open plan commercial kitchen, dining area and lounge with log burner which opens on to a large patio with views to the Welsh Hills.
Our membership roll is now over 130 Shedders, and there’s a constant flow of visitors. We are open 6, sometimes even 7 days a week, mostly undertaking projects for Community Groups and Charities.
Send your men to us!
The grumpier the better! Men arrive at our door via any number of routes. Some just turn up having decided they fancy the projects, the positive atmosphere and the excellent machine tools. Others are encouraged to come by wives and daughters, or health care professionals, who are concerned for some reason.
Us men are simple creatures (women often credit us with layers of sophistication we just don’t possess). Give us something to make, mend or grow and other men to moan about stuff with and we are generally pretty happy.
Causes
We are dedicated to improving the lives and mental health of men.
Your contributions help us make a difference.
Whether you choose to help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
