Who we are

Who are Nailsea Shedders?

Nailsea Shedders welcome men and women aged 18 or over, primarily from Nailsea but also the surrounding areas.  We are open to all abilities and backgrounds.

"I may not be good at DIY but it doesn’t stop me sanding bench seats."

Colin S Clock Repairs
Colin C - PAT testing

Affiliiated to "Mens Sheds"

  • Non-profit local organisations providing a space for social interaction and craftwork

  • Men’s Sheds originated in Australia around the 1980s as a way to improve the health and wellbeing of older men working “Shoulder to Shoulder”

  • 1800 Sheds globally with some having expanded their remit to anyone regardless of age or gender (similar aims and functions to ”Hackerspaces”)

  • UKMSA in the UK with 586 Sheds plus 141 in development (as at Jan 2022) 14,000 families benefiting

  • Academics are using Men’s Sheds as a research venue and research partner in exploring health and social needs. Nailsea Shedders were involved in a “Social Value” exercise which calculated that for every £1 invested in Shedders, £13 was generated for the local community)