Men's Sheds and other workshops are shared spaces where you can enjoy fixing and making things in the company of others. Many come just for the tea and banter, and people of any skill/experience over the age of 18 are welcome.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- meeting people with similar interests can lead to new friendships;
- learning new skills is useful & stimulating;
- getting out of the house and doing something different gives you a sense of achievement.
How to contact
Phone
Website
Where to go
The Green Backyard
Oundle Road
Peterborough
UK
Railworld Wildlife Haven
Oundle Road
Peterborough
UK
Westraven Community Garden
Hartwell Way
Peterborough
PE3 7LX UK
South Bretton Family and Community Centre
Tyesdale
Peterborough PE3 9XZ
What to expect?
Men’s Sheds, Community Sheds, or other men's workshops are similar to garden sheds – a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending. The difference is that garden sheds and their activities are often solitary in nature while Community Sheds are the opposite. They’re about social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge, and of course a lot of laughter. They usually have a cuppa (and possibly biscuits) too!
Sheds are for anyone age 18+ (sometimes including women) – you can have lots of practical experience or none.
More information
Men's Sheds and other similar spaces in Peterborough are open at different times/dates depending on the location – contact the organisers for details. You can just pop in, no need to book!
Men's Shed at the Green Backyard
Thursdays and Fridays 11am - 1pm
Contact Miles Bunten on 07849 887 428 or [email protected]
Find out more here.
Free
The People's Shed at Railworld
Focuses on woodwork
Tuesdays 10am - 12pm
Email [email protected]
Find out more here.
Free
Men's Fire, Wood, Food and General Tinkering Around Club
Thursdays 1 - 4pm
Westraven Community Garden
Hartwell Way, Peterborough PE4 7LX
Phone 07918 754 022 or email [email protected]
Free
Men Together, Making Stuff
Focuses on upcycling furniture
Fridays 12 - 3pm
South Bretton Family and Community Centre, 32 Tyesdale, PE3 9XZ
Phone 01733 396404 or email [email protected]
Free
Most groups are free to attend, with free hot drinks and biscuits.
Sometimes there may be a small charge for refreshments or materials. For more details, check with the organiser.
How to contact
Phone
Website
Where to go
The Green Backyard
Oundle Road
Peterborough
UK
Railworld Wildlife Haven
Oundle Road
Peterborough
UK
Westraven Community Garden
Hartwell Way
Peterborough
PE3 7LX UK
South Bretton Family and Community Centre
Tyesdale
Peterborough PE3 9XZ
