Forest City Men’s Shed

08/22/2026

Exciting things are taking shape at Forest City Men’s Shed!

Today, we toured North American Trade Schools and got a firsthand look at the facilities where students train in electrical, welding, HVAC, home renovation and carpentry.

Over the coming months, our members will have access to their carpentry shop on Friday afternoons. This will give us a fantastic space to work on personal projects, learn from one another and take on larger group projects that benefit our community.

One of those projects is already in the planning stages: building beds for children in foster care here in the Forest City.

A huge thank you to North American Trade Schools for welcoming us and opening their doors to this partnership. We’re excited about what we can build together—both in the shop and in our community!

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05/12/2026

05/06/2026

Bring out your tools! Come join us at our Spring Repair Clinic to give your tools a tune-up for the season! May 16th, 41 Adelaide St N parking lot.

04/22/2026

New national research led by HelpAge Canada on Men’s Sheds and men’s wellbeing will be shared at our ShedFest West Shedder gathering in Edmonton next week.

The findings show how Men’s Sheds are help reduce isolation and strengthen connection and mental wellbeing among older men across Canada.

This is part of the growing national conversation on men’s and boys’ health, and the role community-based approaches can play in supporting healthier aging.

We’ll share more insights following the event.

Read more on our blog: https://mensshedscanada.ca/2026/04/22/shedfest-west-sharing-new-national-insights-on-mens-sheds-and-mens-wellbeing/

04/21/2026

We had a great visit out to Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre on Sunday afternoon.

Huge thanks to their team for taking the time to show us around and give us a behind-the-scenes look at the work they do rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. It was impressive to see the care, effort, and setup that goes into giving these animals a second chance.

From the birds of prey to the groundhog enclosure, there was a lot to take in—and a few close-up moments that made the visit even better.

Another solid outing and a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Hosted by Forest City Men’s Shed – a space for men to connect, create and grow.

If you’ve been thinking about checking us out, this is what we’re all about. Send us a message and come out to a future event.

04/17/2026

Hey guys,

We’ve had a lot of interest in this one, which is great to see.

To help Salthaven manage numbers and keep the tour running smoothly, we’re asking that anyone interested please message us directly for details and to be added to the list.

Spots will be limited.

This is shaping up to be a great behind-the-scenes look at the work they do rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife.

Hosted by Forest City Men’s Shed – a space for men to connect, create and grow.

Send us a message if you’d like to attend.

04/14/2026

Great turnout at our bird feeder workshop this past Sunday at Lee Valley Tools.

Lots of hands-on building, problem-solving, and good conversation as everyone worked through their projects. These are the kinds of days that really show what the Shed is all about — learning, sharing skills, and building something together.

We’ve got bird feeders available for sale for $25 each, with proceeds supporting the Shed and future projects.

One of our members, Ken, took his a step further and mounted it on a post — looks incredible and ready for the yard (see photo). If you’re interested in having yours mounted like this, we can do that for you for a fee.

If you’d like to grab a feeder or learn more about getting involved, send us a message.

A Space to Connect, Create and Grow.

04/14/2026

Great turnout at our bird feeder workshop this past Sunday at London.

Lots of hands-on building, problem-solving, and good conversation as everyone worked through their projects. These are the kinds of days that really show what the Shed is all about — learning, sharing skills, and building something together.

We’ve got bird feeders available for sale for $25 each, bird houses for $15, with proceeds supporting the Shed and future projects. Made from reclaimed cedar from the “Metropolitan” department store downtown.

One of our members, Ken, took his a step further and mounted it on a post — looks incredible and ready for the yard (see photo). If you’re interested in having yours mounted like this, we can do that for you for a fee.

If you’d like to grab a feeder or learn more about getting involved, send us a message.

A Space to Connect, Create and Grow.

04/13/2026

Another great morning around the table at our community breakfast.

Coffee on, plates full, and a room of people just sitting down and talking. Some knew each other, many didn’t—and that didn’t matter.

That’s what these mornings are about.

A big thank you to everyone who helped cook and make it happen—and to Amber Loydlangston from Museum London for a great talk that sparked some really good conversation.

We’re doing it again on Saturday, May 9th (see poster below).

No membership. No pressure.
Just show up, grab a coffee, and sit down.

Everyone is welcome.

If you’re thinking of coming, comment “breakfast” and we’ll send you a reminder.

04/10/2026

Breakfast Tomorrow – Everyone Welcome

Looking for something to do tomorrow morning?

Join us for a hot community breakfast hosted by Forest City Men’s Shed. This is a relaxed, welcoming space to meet new people, have a good meal, and start your day off right.

📅 Saturday, April 11
🕘 9:00 – 11:00 AM (drop in anytime)
📍 Church of the Ascension
2060 Dundas St E, London

🍳 Full hot breakfast
• $12 per person
• $22 for two

We’re also joined by Amber Lloydlangston, sharing some of London’s history, starting around 9:45.

This event is open to everyone — not just men. Bring a friend, a neighbour, or come on your own.

No pressure, no membership required — just good food and good people.