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Dorking Men's Shed

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Launched in 2019, Dorking Men's Shed is a member of the 'Men's Shed' movement - a community space for Open Thursday and Saturday mornings between 9am and 1pm.

No need to book, just pop in for a coffee and say Hi! We encourage all local men over 18 to visit the shed a few times when we have sessions between 9am and 1pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. When you are more acquainted with shed life, you can join as a member. Subscription costs are £52 per year, or less than one pound per week. If this would be difficult for you please get in touch.

27/10/2026

Hello to any new faces 👋 We thought it was time to reintroduce ourselves!

We’re Dorking Men’s Shed: a friendly bunch who get together to make and mend, share skills, enjoy a cuppa and a chat, and get involved in projects around our community.

And there’s more to the Shed than what happens in the workshop. It’s a place to meet people, try something new and feel part of things. We have so many social activities for our members to enjoy - more on this soon!

Want to find out more? Send us a message or follow the link in our bio 💙

16/10/2026

A recent project with a purpose 💚

We recently took down an old shed and built a new one for a resident of Capel Almshouses. The almshouses provide a safe home for six householders who have a significant connection to the village, and we were pleased to lend a hand to such a worthwhile local charity.

A big thank you to everyone involved in making it happen!

05/10/2026

We’re proud to see the oak bench made by Dorking Men’s Shed presented to the people of Sinalunga during the Fiera Alla Pieve. Commissioned by Dorking and District Town Twinning Association and crafted from locally sourced oak, it’s a lasting symbol of the friendship between our towns.

Our Chairman David Tobitt also spoke about the Shed’s work supporting men’s health and wellbeing. A wonderful project to be part of! 🇬🇧🇮🇹

04/10/2026

The grand unveiling! We’re SO proud of this project. The team has worked incredibly hard to craft such a beautiful bench for our twin town of Sinalunga 🇮🇹

Being invited to join the town’s celebrations and see the bench unveiled has made it all the more special. Who’d have thought it - DMS goes international! 🌍

04/10/2026

It’s been a big weekend for team DMS… 🪑

We’re proud to see the bench made by Dorking Men’s Shed unveiled in our twin town of Sinalunga. Our David is there to represent the Shed and join in the celebrations. 🇬🇧🇮🇹

The bench was unveiled by the President of the Tuscany Region, alongside the Mayor of Sinalunga and the Deputy Mayor of Ay-Champagne. The ceremony included speeches from the President and the mayors, and contributions from the Dorking delegation and town twinning group. Afterwards, everyone came together for dinner.

It means a lot to us that something made in our Shed will have a place in Sinalunga, celebrating the friendship between our towns.

The celebrations continue today at the agricultural fair, with more Morris dancing, local folk dancing and singing, and plenty of local food. 🇮🇹

25/07/2026

A splash of colour has arrived at Dorking (Main) Station! 🎨🚂

If you’re passing through the station, take a look at the fantastic new artwork now brightening up the platforms!

We had the pleasure of installing these panels, which were created by talented local artists during Pippfest. It was a brilliant community effort, and we’re proud to have played a small part in bringing the artwork to its new home for everyone to enjoy.

A big well done to everyone involved in creating such an eye-catching display – we think it really brightens up the station! 🌈

Keep an eye out next time you’re waiting for your train!

23/07/2026

Another project complete🌟

We were delighted to be asked to make some playground items for the Ducklings Reception Class at Powell Corderoy School.

Pictured are Peter from Dorking Men’s Shed, who delivered the items on behalf of the team, alongside Richard Darke, Headteacher of Powell Corderoy School.

These pieces were handcrafted by our talented members, and we hope they provide many hours of imaginative play for the children!

A special thank you also goes to CDT Tiles and Brewers Dorking for kindly donating the materials and paint to help make this project possible. Your support is greatly appreciated 💙

19/07/2026

Thank you to all our members who spent time supporting our stand at the Meadow Bank family fun day today, and to all of you lovely visitors we got to chat to. What a day we’ve had! ☀️🌱

20/04/2026

It was a pleasure for us to create these signs for Dorking United Reformed Church for their Meeting Place and Remembrance Garden. And don’t they look great in the sunshine! ☀️

Projects like this are what we’re all about - bringing people together, sharing skills, and giving something back to the local community.

We’re so pleased to hear the signs have added something special to the space, and we hope they’ll be enjoyed by many for years to come 🌿

03/04/2026

Next project complete ✅

We were asked to refurbish the benches opposite Dorking Halls giving them a much-needed refresh and bringing them back to life.

A great team effort all round 👏

Address

Hampstead Road
Dorking
RH43AE

Opening Hours

Thursday	9am - 1pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Website

http://www.dorkingshed.org.uk/, https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/dms-building

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