Sheringham Shed, a community project run by the town’s Lighthouse Community Church, is opening as a Repair Shop where individuals can bring in broken furniture or household items for repair. Participants can either receive assistance in making the repairs themselves or leave the item to be fixed by volunteers. The workshop aims to provide opportunities for people to develop practical skills, make new friendships, and combat loneliness and isolation. Sheringham Shed is affiliated with the UK Men’s Sheds Association, focusing on connecting individuals and building community.
Sessions at Sheringham Shed are free and open to adults of all ages, both male and female. The workshop is open on Tuesdays from 10am to 4pm and Wednesdays from 10am to 12.30pm, with an open day scheduled for Saturday, September 28th from 10am to 2pm for the community to visit. The Shed also offers a meeting room for up to 30 people at reduced rates for new groups, hosts a community brewery for beer making enthusiasts, and runs a military veterans group through the Matthew Project. Project coordinator Daniel Ward encourages anyone interested in joining or learning more about Sheringham Shed to visit during operating hours or contact via email or phone.
Individuals seeking to get involved with Sheringham Shed or rent the meeting room can contact the project via email at [email protected] or phone at 07988 451635 for further information. The Shed, located at 10 Wyndham Street in Sheringham, Norfolk, is a project of the Lighthouse Charity Trust, a registered charity. The opening of the Repair Shop at Sheringham Shed has seen an increase in community engagement and the creation of unique furniture pieces, providing a valuable resource for those looking to develop practical skills and connections within the community.
The initiative at Sheringham Shed highlights the importance of community spaces like Men’s Sheds Association in combating isolation and loneliness, bringing people together to learn new skills and foster friendships. The Repair Shop provides a practical outlet for individuals to fix broken items and receive support from volunteers, contributing to a sense of camaraderie and mutual assistance within the community. As the project grows and expands its offerings, it continues to serve as a valuable resource for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to connect, create, and build a stronger sense of community in Sheringham and beyond.
