Our Story
A Men’s Shed is a larger version of the typical man’s shed in the garden — a place where he feels at home and can pursue practical interests with a high degree of autonomy.
Our Men’s Shed offers this to a group of such men where members share 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. They are places of skill-sharing and informal learning, of individual pursuits and community projects, of purpose, achievement and social interaction. A place of leisure where men come together to work.
‘To be able to come to the shed and work and help others gives me a great deal of satisfaction. I feel a sense of worth and love the way all the men work together.’ — Gerry, Men’s Sheds participant
We are working in Kemptown, Brighton, currently based at Leach Court, Park Street and Brighton College, Eastern Road.
With regular, staffed drop-in hours each week, the project aims to reduce isolation and nurture positive mental health and wellbeing in men aged 35+ and will work with several citywide partnerships to learn from and contribute to our community.
Anyone age 18+ is welcome to join the Shed, please contact our shed Facilitator, James Gasston at [email protected] or by phoning Project Manager, Clare Hankinson, at the Fabrica office on 01273 778646.
