Programs & Events

A Full Week Of Practical Sessions, Shared Meals, And Open Community Time

This page brings together the regular rhythm of the shed with the special days that give people a reason to visit, return, and stay involved. Some sessions are structured, some are social, and all are designed to make it easy to arrive and take part.

This Month

New visitors are especially welcome on Tuesday repair mornings and Friday wellbeing drop-ins, where members are available to introduce the space and help people settle in.

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Weekly Schedule

Core Programs That Shape The Week

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Monday · 10:00-13:00

Bench Skills Workshop

An easy-entry making session for members who want to work with timber, hand tools, and small practical builds at a steady pace.

Tuesday · 10:30-12:30

Fix-It Morning

Bring a household repair, a loose hinge, a small furniture problem, or simply watch how members solve jobs together and explain each step.

Thursday · 09:30-12:00

Garden Crew And Outdoor Jobs

Seasonal planting, raised-bed maintenance, tidy-up projects, and practical outdoor tasks that connect the shed to the wider neighbourhood.

Friday · 11:00-13:00

Tea, Talk, And Wellbeing

A lower-pressure session built around conversation, visiting speakers, referrals, and the kind of company that makes first visits easier.

Featured Program

Projects That Start With A Task And End With Stronger Connection

The most successful sessions at the shed mix practical work with room for ordinary conversation. A bird box build might become a mentoring moment. A repair morning can turn into a shared lunch. A garden task often brings in men who prefer to begin with movement before they feel ready for group discussion.

That is why the calendar stays varied. The aim is not only to keep benches busy, but to offer different ways of joining the life of the shed.

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Seasonal Focus

How The Combined Calendar Works

4 Core weekly programs
2 Open community events
1 Wellbeing session each week

Reliable Routine

Members know there is always a familiar starting point in the week, whether they are returning to the bench, coming for conversation, or trying the shed for the first time.

Flexible Entry Points

Not everyone arrives for the same reason. Some want a task. Some want company. Some need a referral-friendly first step. Combining programs and events on one page makes those routes clear.

Visitors can choose a quieter repair morning, a practical outdoor session, or a more social open event depending on what feels manageable.

Visible Community Value

Seasonal builds, local support work, and shared public events help the shed contribute beyond its walls while keeping the programme rooted in companionship and useful work.

Ways To Take Part

Choose The Kind Of Involvement That Fits

Join A Session

Try A Practical Morning

Start with a hands-on workshop where conversation grows naturally around the task.

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Attend An Event

Come For Lunch Or An Open Evening

Meet members, see the space, and get a sense of the shed without pressure to commit.

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Refer, Volunteer, Or Partner

Help the programme stay welcoming through referrals, materials, time, or local collaboration.

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