Dereham Men’s Shed
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Research has shown that loneliness and isolation can have a negative impact on a person’s mental and physical health and their well being. As men typically find it more difficult than women to build social connections, a typical Men’s Shed will encourage men to socialise by providing a suitable venue for them to meet.

At Dereham Men’s Shed we attempt to combat this loneliness and isolation by providing a meeting place for men in a safe, informal environment where we can make new friends and offer mutual support. It is a place where we can socialise, chat over a cup of tea or coffee, and have the opportunity to work alongside each other.

The skills and interests of our members are many and varied and, for those who wish to, there will be the opportunity to participate in practical work or more relaxing craft activities such as drawing. The type of work is completely governed by the skills and interests of our members but it could include, for example, getting involved in community projects, making items to sell to raise funds, or simply just working on individual craft or hobby projects. From July 2021 we are starting work to refurbish a large storage room into a workshop for our members.

The important thing is that our meetings create an opportunity for all to benefit socially, learn or pass on skills, and most importantly, have fun.

For further information, or if you have any questions, please see our website or simply come along to one of our weekly Wednesday meetings between 2pm and 4pm at the Studio of Dereham Theatre Company, 62A Norwich Street, Dereham, NR19 1AD. You will find the Studio at the back of the Dereham Memorial Hall.

Address
62A Norwich Street, Dereham NR19 1AD, UK