Allan
Robert
‘I’ve been coming to Men’s Shed for two and a half years after stumbling upon a flyer at the Recovery Café. I enjoy making things and was looking for something to do that would also allow me to get some exercise other than going to the gym. Being part of Men’s Shed has really broadened my horizons - I’ve had the chance to see and do things I wouldn’t have been able to previously.’
Harry
Norrie
James
'Like a lot of the other guys, I heard about the Men’s Shed through a group I go to on a Thursday at Dykebar Hospital. I’ve struggled with bipolar disorder and alcoholism for a long time and there was a time where I felt like I needed a drink to get me out of bed in the morning. I attended Dykebar for some time until I was able to put my life back together again and get myself sober. Men’s Shed has been a great support for me as it has got me out learning new skills and mingling with other people and with that my confidence has soared.'
Paul
Michael
Simon
Craig
Stephen
Alan
'I initially came to Men’s Shed about eight months ago to support my brother-in-law. 25 years ago I was diagnosed with Lung Cancer and after going through chemotherapy and radiotherapy, I was eventually deemed unfit for work and have been medically retired ever since. Although I am unable to put anything back into the workplace, I still wanted to feel like I was contributing to society so I eventually became a volunteer with Shelter. As a volunteer, I am much more involved with the Men’s Shed and devote most of my time to acting as a peer support for the other members and keeping the shed running in any way I can.'
Stevie
Janice
Allan
Robert
‘I’ve been coming to Men’s Shed for two and a half years after stumbling upon a flyer at the Recovery Café. I enjoy making things and was looking for something to do that would also allow me to get some exercise other than going to the gym. Being part of Men’s Shed has really broadened my horizons - I’ve had the chance to see and do things I wouldn’t have been able to previously.’
Harry
Norrie
James
'Like a lot of the other guys, I heard about the Men’s Shed through a group I go to on a Thursday at Dykebar Hospital. I’ve struggled with bipolar disorder and alcoholism for a long time and there was a time where I felt like I needed a drink to get me out of bed in the morning. I attended Dykebar for some time until I was able to put my life back together again and get myself sober. Men’s Shed has been a great support for me as it has got me out learning new skills and mingling with other people and with that my confidence has soared.'
Paul
Michael
Simon
Craig
Stephen
Alan
'I initially came to Men’s Shed about eight months ago to support my brother-in-law. 25 years ago I was diagnosed with Lung Cancer and after going through chemotherapy and radiotherapy, I was eventually deemed unfit for work and have been medically retired ever since. Although I am unable to put anything back into the workplace, I still wanted to feel like I was contributing to society so I eventually became a volunteer with Shelter. As a volunteer, I am much more involved with the Men’s Shed and devote most of my time to acting as a peer support for the other members and keeping the shed running in any way I can.'
Stevie
Janice