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Shedders

About The Shedders

Our members come from all walks of life, we have former drivers, doctors, scientists, factory workers and watch makers. Some people come with woodworking experience, others have little or none. It really doesn't matter, we can help you learn. What matters is that you willing to be part of the shedding community. A community that comes together to carry out meaningful activity, share with others, learn from others and enjoy friendship and camaraderie.

Reasons for Joining the Shed

People come to the shed for many reasons these include:

  • For companionship after bereavement
  • To carry out meaningful activity after retirement
  • Just to get out of the house
  • To learn new skills
  • To support their local community

Whatever your reason for joining, we aim to make sure that you benefit for carrying out meaningful activities in a safe, supportive and friendly environment.

Meet the Shedders

Click on the drop down arrow on the main menu above to learn a little more about a cross section of our members. You can find out why they joined the shed and what they get from being a shedder. Some of the information on these pages can include some quite personal details which are illustrative of the struggles that life can present us with, all of the information here is shared with the permission of the shedder in question.