How Are You South Cambs?

Men's Sheds or Community Sheds are shared workshops where you can enjoy fixing and making things in the company of others. Many come just for the tea and banter, and people of any skill/experience over the age of 18 are welcome.

This activity is good for wellbeing because

meeting people with similar interests can lead to new friendships;

learning new skills is useful & stimulating;

getting out of the house and doing something different gives you a sense of achievement.

"I've never watched daytime TV and I don't intend to start now! I missed the camaraderie of work desperately when I retired - Crafts Shed in Bar Hill picked me up off the floor." Chris, Crafts Shed

How to contact

Website

www.menssheds.org.uk/find-a-shed

Where to go

Cambridge Men's Shed
Madingley Hall
Madingley
Cambridge
CB23 8AQ

Cambourne Men's Shed (see info below for details)
Cambourne
Cambridge

Comberton Shed
Comberton Recreation Ground
Hines Lane
Comberton
Cambridge
CB23 7BZ

The Old Forge Men's Shed
Church Street
Histon
Cambridge CB24 9EP

Sheddit Men's Shed
Swavesey (contact the team for address)

What to expect

Men’s Sheds, Community Sheds or just Sheds are similar to garden sheds – a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending. The difference is that garden sheds and their activities are often solitary in nature while Community Sheds are the opposite. They’re about social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge, and of course a lot of laughter. Sheds are for anyone age 18+ (including women) – you can have lots of practical experience or none.

Sheds are whatever the members (or Shedders) want them to be. Many Sheds get involved in community projects too – restoring village features, helping maintain parks and green spaces, and building things for schools, libraries and individuals in need.

Sheds in South Cambs are open at different times/dates depending on the location – contact shed organisers for details using the website link above.

More information

Cambridge Shed is for both men and women and is open Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Madingley Hall. Contact
[email protected] or call 07990 525810 for more information.

Cambourne Shed uses a converted outbuilding at Madingley Hall, kindly supported by Cambridge Shed whilst a permanent venue in Cambourne is set-up. If you'd like to become a member then please contact [email protected] for more information or visit the website. Cambourne Shed also manages Cambourne Repair Cafe.

Comberton Shed currently meets in the sports pavilion on Comberton Recreation Ground until premises are found. Join for tea, coffee, biscuits and chat or advice every week. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Histon Old Forge Shed currently has a waiting list. Contact [email protected] or call 07784 733158 to be added to the waiting list or find out more information.

Sheddit! near Swavesey is open every week day from 10am - 12noon. Contact [email protected] or call 07957 422292 for more information.

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There is an annual membership fee for joining a shed, plus a small charge for refreshments. For more details, check with the shed organiser in your area - contact information can be found on the Men's Shed weblink above.

Membership of Sheddit! in Swavesey is free.