It's not just for men.
Why we need Men’s Sheds
Connection, conversation and creation – that's what joining Calne Men's Shed is all about. Banishing loneliness and isolation isn't easy, which is why The Shed encourages local communities both men and women to come together to build, fix and restore projects as well as themselves.
The Shed improves the health and wellbeing of our members by giving them a safe place to make friends, share meaningful activities and learn new skills.
The UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) estimates that there has been an 89% decrease in depression for those joining Men’s Sheds and that around 13728 families are currently benefiting from the great work Men’s Sheds do across the UK.
LInk you may find useful - http://menssheds.org.uk/find-a-shed
Our Shed
Our Shed (The Calne Men's Shed) originated with a process started back in November 2016, when Jane Vaughan, Community Engagement Manager for Calne got together a small group of like minded people to see if the concept would work in our town, was there even a need for it? It very quickly transpired that not only was the need there, but also the people willing to get it to work.
There followed a series of meetings to get a workable strategy in place, culminating with a public meeting to try and gauge if the future members, wanted a "Shed" in Calne. It became quite clear that there was a desire for such an organisation and with many signing up for membership, then and there.
After several years of uncertainty, and with thanks to Calne Town Council, we have now secured our home at the Groundsmans Buiding in Anchor Road for the next 15 years. This has given us a suitable place in which we can fulfil the expectations of our Shed community.
Contact Us
Facebook Link: - https://www.facebook.com/groups/252816708619347/
Email: calnemensshedcharity@gmail.com
Location: We are behind 3 Anchor Road, Calne, SN11 8JA (What3 words - in progress)
Address
Calne Men's Shed
Groundsman's Building
Calne Recreation Club
Anchor Rd
Calne
SN11 8DT
Current opening hours:
Tuesday - 13.00 to 17.00
Thursday - 13.00 to 17.00
Saturday - 13.00 to 17.00