About Us

Originally the Men’s Shed movement came over from Australia and is now also a national UK initiative that has expanded the activities undertaken by many men, pottering around in their garden sheds, from splendid isolation, into larger group meetings. They are not just about practical activities, but are also about social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge and of course laughter.  Starting in 2013 there were just 30 Men’s Sheds in the UK, by 2015 they became a Registered Charity, with a view to providing more formal support to the Men’s Shed movement. Fast forward to today and there are over 500 Men’s Sheds open and an additional 100 or more in development. That’s around 10,000 or more "Shedders", as we call them, benefiting from regular social interactions, new and improved skills, and regular, active participation in activities they enjoy. Our club is open to all adults aged 18 and over.

We suppose it could be conceived as the male answer to the WI!

 

At the moment, we have  passed the start-up phase of "the shed". 

It is "up and running" for more than a few year now and has become a "second home" for some members.

We have been offered a dedicated space on the premises at Bransby Horses (which is convenient for all participants), "https://bransbyhorses.co.uk" and are slowly building up interest. 

We have succeeded in obtaining 2 secure units 32 x 10 feet, (starting with a generous grant from Sturton by Stow Parish Council), 

One unit has been dedicated for "woodworking and wood turning".  There are installed work benches and wood turning facilities. 

The other unit is a place where we can brew some drinks and have a natter. In this unit there is also a computer corner, where we use PCs, Wi-Fi etc. Here we also provide  facilities to teach basic computer skills to members if required.

The intention is also to acquire a unit for wood storage in the near future.(depending on grants or donations)