MARKET DRAYTON & DISTRICT MEN’s SHED

1. MARKET DRAYTON & DISTRICT MEN’s SHED

2. “Men need a shed like women need a handbag”

3. WHAT IS A MEN’s SHED A Men’s Shed is a facility with: • Social Area • Games & Meeting Area • Clean Activities Area • Dusty/Dirty Activities Area

4. WHY A MEN’s SHED • Men normally work in groups • Retired men may lack a social circle • Retired men may lose their sense of self worth • Men find it hard to discuss problems • Men’s shed provides social interaction whilst having fun

5. AIMS OF A MEN’s SHED • To actively pursue hobbies and pastimes. • To be a place to go and relax, drink a cuppa. • To discuss issues, share concerns, talk and have a laugh, knowing you are among friends. • To work on projects that will aid the community and a positive sense of achievement. • To share skills and interests, swap ideas and pass on knowledge. • To harness the energy of our members to encourage others and promote general well-being.

6. BENEFITS OF A MEN’s SHED Evidence from Irish Study: • 97% felt better about themselves • 74% felt their home life had improved • 95% found they had learned practical knowledge and skills • 23% had experienced depression before joining a shed • 88% had improved access to health information

7. MEN IN SHEDS IN SHROPSHIRE To support and encourage the creation, upkeep and development of facilities in which men can meet and undertake creative, physical, social and recreational activities. • Market Drayton • Shrewsbury • Ludlow and Oswestry

8. MARKET DRAYTON SHED PROJECT PLAN

9. OUR CURRENT NEEDS • Support • Publicity • Seed Funding • Premises

10. HOW YOU CAN HELP • Public support • Advice on possible sources of funding • Advice on possible premises • Lobby appropriate Authorities