9 Jun 2025

MenzShed sheds save lives - but we need more of them

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 9 June 2025

MenzShed sheds improve member's emotional and pyhsical wellbeing, and provide men with a positive sense of belonging and purpose.

A new report issued by MenzShed and conducted by The Selwyn Foundation highlights their impact - and is out today. 

The report paints a picture of sheds offering our ageing men health by stealth through connection with others.

MenzShed chairman David Broadhead says the charity needs more land, buildings and funding to cater for the future need. He joins Jesse. 

Sheddies working on their projects at Hibiscus Mens Shed

Sheddies working on their projects at Hibiscus Mens Shed Photo: MenzShed

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