Popular Chichester "Mens Shed" returns in the New Year.

Wednesday, 29 December 2021 17:22

By V2 Radio News Team

Image courtesy of UK Mens Shed Association

Chichester Men’s Shed, supported by the Rotary Club of Chichester, will be holding its first Open Meeting in the new year.

The Men’s Shed movement started in Australia as a result of Government concern about men’s health especially among the retired, bereaved or unemployed. Spreading worldwide there are now nearly 600 Sheds in the UK.

Sheds have woodworking and metalworking tools and equipment and “Shedders” make and repair things for themselves and for the community.

Chichester Men’s Shed is a place for anyone aged over 18 to make stuff, make friends, learn and share skills, socialise in safe and friendly surroundings and have fun.

The first sesssion of the new year will be on Monday, 10th January, 2022 at Chichester Boys’ Club, 34A Little London, Chichester, PO19 1PL starting at 10 am.

The Trustees are actively searching for permanent premises to establish a workshop and social space but in the meantime meetings to plan and to chat over tea and biscuits will be held fortnightly at the Boys’ Club.

Chairman Tim Rixon, said, “We are looking forward to meeting men who are attracted to the idea of meeting with likeminded others in a kitted-out community space where they can enjoy practical pastimes, make friends, learn and share practical skills or just come for the tea and banter. Everyone’s welcome”

For further information contact Chairman, Tim Rixon, on 07764 368932 or by email to tim_rixon@hotmail.com.

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