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Men in Sheds, Stafford

A community workshop in Stafford

Members build and repair projects for local causes, in partnership with the UK Men's Sheds Association. Everyone is welcome, whatever your age or experience.

Weekend sessions at our nursery site in Stafford. Free to join.

An older man carving wood at a workbench in a sunlit workshop

Why a shed?

A reason to leave the house, and a purpose when you arrive

Sheds work because members do something useful together, in good company.

  • Real projects

    Planters for the nursery, bird boxes and repairs for neighbours. Useful work, done properly.

  • Good company

    Working side by side, conversation comes easily.

  • New skills

    Learn from members who spent a lifetime in the trades, or teach someone what you know.

  • Refreshments provided

    Tea, biscuits and no pressure to do anything but attend.

A man concentrating on a craft project in a workshop
A man in a flat cap sanding timber in a community workshop

Your first visit

What to expect

Come along, have a cup of tea and see what is in progress. A member will show you around, introduce you to others and explain how the tools and safety equipment work. You can start a project the same day or simply observe. There is no joining fee and no obligation.

Our shed runs from the nursery site at weekends. Members take on jobs for the nursery and for people in the community, and take a quiet pride in knowing their work is used.

  • Free to join, tools and materials provided
  • Steel toe caps are handy but not essential
  • Open to all genders, ages and abilities
  • Bring a friend if you'd rather not come alone
An older man standing in a hallway at home, looking relaxed

I was a joiner for forty years. When I retired I thought that was the end of it. Now I have a bench again and three friends to debate the proper way of doing things with.

Ron, 72 · Shed member since the first weekend

Good to know

Men in Sheds: frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start? Call us.

Lines are open monday to friday 7am – 7pm, and at the weekend 10am – 5pm. We will listen and direct you to the right service, even if it is not ours.

Donate

Fund a visit, a phone call or a shed place for someone who lives alone.

Registered charity no. 1124019. Gift Aid adds 25p to every £1 at no cost to you.