Further information
Membership
The first couple of visits are free. See what you think. If you decide that Shedding is for you, then we ask that you become a member. Our membership year runs from January to December. We ask for a minimum donation of £30 per year for membership. The reason we suggest a donation as opposed to a fixed fee is that we are registered as a charity and can therefore reclaim 25% of the donation under the Gift Aid scheme.
We also ask for a minimum donation of £2 per session, or £10 per month to cover costs for tea coffee and materials which are used.
Downloadable documents
Please use the following links to download the latest versions of our documents:
Health and Safety Policy (PDF)
Equal Opportunities Policy (PDF)
Useful links
We are pleased to be affiliated to the UK Men’s sheds Association. They have given us assistance while setting up the Pulborough Shed, and their website (https://menssheds.org.uk/) has an abundance of useful information. UKMSA produce a monthly electronic publication called Shoulder to Shoulder. (https://menssheds.org.uk/newsletter-archive/)
This is a really useful resource for finding out what is happening around the country in the Shedding environment. It also gives links to many support agencies.
Whilst many Shedders simply want to enjoy good company, offer or receive practical help and work on projects, a major aim of the Men’s Shed movement is to make it easier for anyone to talk about issues which may be affecting them, and to provide a supportive environment. No Shedders claim to offer professional help, but a one to one chat with a fellow Shedder often helps. Professional help can be found through MIND (https://www.mind.org.uk/)