Men in Sheds Lancing and Sompting
"Each shed participant is both a teacher and a learner" ..." Associate Professor Gary Misan
website update 07 05 21
"Each shed participant is both a teacher and a learner" ..." Associate Professor Gary Misan
website update 07 05 21
OUR SHED IS NOW OPEN UNDER THE "RULE OF SIX"
WE ARE MEETING EACH TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 930AM UNTIL 1230PM
WANT TO JOIN US? USE THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE TO LET US KNOW!
WE ARE MEETING EACH TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 930AM UNTIL 1230PM
WANT TO JOIN US? USE THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE TO LET US KNOW!
We reach out to our local community by .
Please note that we are not a business. We do not seek to take work off local tradespeople. When we work on projects we simply ask for the cost of the materials that we use (if we do not already have then) and a donation to cover our running costs for the project like insurance, electricity etc.
- repairing items such as benches and planters for our local councils, local charities, sheltered housing projects and care homes
- making items for playschools and groups working with young people
- visiting local groups like the Sea Scouts to make items such as bug boxes and bird boxes,
- making items for community groups like The Friends of Brookland Park and Keep Lancing Lovely
- wood, materials and surplus items from local builders and developers, householders and community groups
- tools that are no longer required - if we cannot use them, we can usually find someone who can!
- donations of tea, coffee and biscuits!
Please note that we are not a business. We do not seek to take work off local tradespeople. When we work on projects we simply ask for the cost of the materials that we use (if we do not already have then) and a donation to cover our running costs for the project like insurance, electricity etc.
Our Shed Manager, Frank King keeps everyone up to date
with what is happening at the Shed(S) and our involvement in the community
with what is happening at the Shed(S) and our involvement in the community
BREAKING NEWS , Message in from the Coop
" Welcome to the Co-op Local Community Fund We’re delighted Men in Sheds Lancing and Sompting has been selected to take part in the Co-op Local Community Fund"
OUR FUND CURRENTLY STANDS (02 04 21) AT £1,331.64
CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT US PLEASE
" Welcome to the Co-op Local Community Fund We’re delighted Men in Sheds Lancing and Sompting has been selected to take part in the Co-op Local Community Fund"
OUR FUND CURRENTLY STANDS (02 04 21) AT £1,331.64
CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT US PLEASE
Men in Sheds Lancing and Sompting is where
- we challenge isolation and loneliness by providing a warm, safe and encouraging atmosphere
- we learn and teach each other skills and ideas
- we get together for a cuppa and a chat
- we have lots of power and hand tools for people to work on woodworking projects they may have like bird tables, planters and the like
- we can show you how to use lathes to make beautiful items
- we go out into our local community to work on projects, build items and share our skills and time
Left. Howard Attwater or "H" as he was affectionately known was at our very first meeting and offered his double garage to be our first Shed. We were so grateful. H passed away in 2017 and the Shedders continue to support his partner, Julie.
