CWL0147-2253947 Larkhall Men's Shed
CWL0147-2253947 Larkhall Men's Shed | South Lanarkshire Council
| Wish ID | CWL0147-2253947 |
| Group name | Larkhall Men's Shed |
| Locality | Blantyre/Hamilton |
| Type of Wish | Financial donation |
| About us | ? Larkhall Men’s Shed movement is actively targeting loneliness and isolation in older men by providing an active social space where predominantly older men can meet each week. Men’s Shed across Scotland have been identified as a great way of enabling older men to lead healthier, happier and more connected lives utilising their existing DIY, woodwork and gardening skill and often learning new skills. Although the Sheds are mainly targeted at older men they are open to any men over 18. We are currently working in partnership with a local football club Larkhall Thistle to develop permanent premises to increase the days and times we can open which will in turn increase our membership and what we can offer to the local community. Men’s Sheds are successful because they are member led grassroots organisations and following the same model Larkhall Shed will develop the Shed that works best for the members involved. Our Shed currently has one portable container and we are working to purchase a second one to develop a woodworking workshop to be our permanent premises for many years to come. In Larkhall there is a great existing community network that we are working in partnership with. Our Shed has developed a Facebook group for members and the local community are also encouraged to join to be kept up to date on our Shed journey. |
| Our Wish | We are currently fundraising to purchase a second portable container to use as a woodwork workshop, this will further allow our members to share skills and build projects to help the local community. All financial contributions are very welcome.
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| Date added to website | May 2024 |
| How to answer this wish | If you would like to answer this wish, please email CommunityWishList@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |
