Men
&
Women
in
Sheds
@
Rutland
What is a Shed?
Our Men's Shed is a larger version of the typical man’s shed in the garden – a place where he feels at home and pursues practical interests with a high degree of autonomy.
The Shed offers this to a group of men and women members sharing the tools and resources they need to work on projects of their own choosing, at their own pace and in a safe, friendly and inclusive venue. Our Shed is a place for skill-sharing and informal learning, of individual pursuits and community projects, of purpose, achievement and social interaction.
It’s a place of leisure where men come together to work.
What does it cost?
There will be a small contribution towards refreshments and other day-to-day expenses, but apart from that all facilities are free of charge.
We just request your enthusiasm and enjoyment.
When do we meet?
Men in Sheds
Mon, Wed, 9.30am to 12.30 and 12.30 to 3.30pm
Women in Sheds
Thurs 9.30am to 12.30 and 12.30 to 3.30pm
Men & Women in Sheds
Tues 9.30am to 12.30 and 12.30 to 3.30pm
For further information please phone John Whittington on
01572 720319 or 07540 413805 or email via our contacts page
What can you do?
Suggested projects include activities as varied as:
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woodworking (e.g. carpentry, joinery, turning, carving, whittling, marquetry, furniture renovation, picture frames, garden furniture, bird boxes, Xmas/Easter ornaments)
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electronics
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bike repair
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arts/crafts (painting, calligraphy, pottery)
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gardening
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upholstery
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music (singing/playing instruments)
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sports/Leisure - pool, skittles, carpet bowls, darts, dominoes, cards
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model trains, boats, planes, cars etc.
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IT/communication - computers, languages
But there must be more - make a suggestion and we’ll try to help…
Reclamation, reuse and restoration will feature strongly – and some say that is true of the men too!
Whichever activities are pursued the essence of a Shed is not the building, but the network of relationships between the members.