The Chesterfords Community Men's Shed is raising funds to build and run a new Men's Shed. Updates on our progress and recent projects can all be found on our website: http://chesterfords-shed.org.uk

The Men's Shed concept started in Australia and rapidly spread all over the world as a place where men could meet up to make and mend anything from a bird box to a computer.

One of the main objectives of a Men’s Shed is to provide a welcoming space and positive social environment that promotes social inclusion and delivers public benefit to men living in the Chesterfords (Essex) and the surrounding villages.

We are just getting started but already have big plans. Plans that need the help of our community to make happen.

While we search for a permanent home we are already meeting and engaging in activities. The ‘shed’ is a meeting place where ‘shedders’ make friends and discuss issues amongst likeminded members, which they may not otherwise discuss.

It’s a place where skills learnt from years of experience working in a myriad of occupations can be used for the benefit of others in the community. It’s a place where a man of any ability can be given the opportunity to fulfil an ambition whilst being supported by others with skills or experience.

We need you to help us build a permanent home. Our new shed.

If you're interested in getting involved with the shed, could donate funds or equipment, or have a project we could help with, please come along to a meeting or contact us at [email redacted]