Sometimes described as a ‘youth club’ for older people, the men’s shed movement started in Australia over 20 years ago and has since spread to the UK.
Aimed mainly at older, retired men, men’s sheds provide a social and recreational outlet for a group of people that can be at risk of loneliness and of developing physical and mental health problems. The idea for the Shettleston Men’s Shed came from a retired Shettleston resident who was worried about his own health and wellbeing. After reading about Men’s Sheds in a newspaper article he decided a similar project in Shettleston would be good for him and for others in the local area.
The Association helped bring together like-minded men to form a steering group and provided development support and premises. Shettleston Men’s Shed – the first in Glasgow – opened for business in April 2015 at 647 Shettleston Road and meets on Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
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Shettleston Housing Association Ltd is a registered Scottish Charity, no. SC036687.
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