Men's shed

[Ivor]

There's a "Men's shed" opening up in my town. Their aims seem to be about "advancing men's health and well being" through building stuff together.

I was wondering what experiences, both positive and negative, people have had with these types of organisations. It seems a bit huggy to me, but that is not necessarily a bad thing

[Exador]

There's a "Men's shed" opening up in my town. Their aims seem to be about "advancing men's health and well being" through building stuff together.

I was wondering what experiences, both positive and negative, people have had with these types of organisations. It seems a bit huggy to me, but that is not necessarily a bad thing

I can remember the fun I had helping Dad and his mates with Rotary projects and other community stuff when I was a kid. Lots of male bonding and a good result for the town. Great stuff.

The social "clan" aspect is one of the things I think is most important in a club, whether it be specifically for men or women, or open to all. Women have recognised this for years, but we men seem to have lost the plot a bit in the last couple of decades. I hope it takes off and is a roaring success for you all down there.

[Wood Butcher]

The Men's Shed idea I think was originally for men that had gone through either traumatic times or had a lot of personally problems. I think it was said once that some men will die before they seek professional help.
The idea of getting together and sharing in a common project helps these guys get out of their doldrems and socialise with other men. I think that it would be a great project to get involved in and especially if you have some skills that you could share with other men.
I used to be in Apex and the feeling I got from helping others is phenomenal. Give the Men's Club a go!!

[Glenn_M]

Probably stating the obvious but isn't this forum a virtual Men's Shed? Topics here over time have covered various aspects of physical and mental health amongst the more practical wood related threads.

A 'real life' version would have the same benefits. Give it a go. It will only fly if blokes put in ans share knowledge - just like in here.

I say give it a go..

Cheers

[Bluegum]

Good point Glen. I find the forum to be adictive on some occasions and I need to spend a fair bit of time in here. Often as much time as I do in the shed here at home.;)

[Sturdee]

I was wondering what experiences, both positive and negative, people have had with these types of organisations. It seems a bit huggy to me, but that is not necessarily a bad thing


There have been posts on this subject a while ago from a member who was helping to start one up.

A search would help.:p Or look at the similar threads section at the bottom of this thread.


Peter.

[Ivor]

I did a search Sturdee but those posts didn't say much about what went on. I find this forum a great place to hang :) so maybe I'll enjoy the Men's shed thing, it can't hurt to try and I can always run away if it turns out to be too nasty an experience.

[Carry Pine]

We have one in our town but unfortunately caters only for retirees. They meet on Thursdays at 10:00.It attracts a bit of funding which we never got for our Triton club which also seemed to have a large number of retirees. When our Triton Club folded we gave the assets to the Men's Shed.
Carry Pine

[Wood Butcher]

Just do a google search for "mens shed" in australia and there is some great websites one the first page that tell you all about them.