Swindon Restore are calling for gentlemen over 50 to attend the launch event of a new Men’s Shed in Swindon on Monday 4 September from 11am – 2pm at Restore Charity Shop in Park South.
Men in Sheds, a movement launched in Australia, is sweeping across the UK with over 380 sheds already in operation. ‘Men in Sheds @ Restore’ will be open to everyone, providing an excellent opportunity for retired individuals to have a new lease of life - creating a community in a workshop environment in which to meet new people and share and learn skills.
Two groups will be introduced each week and eventually it is hoped to have a range of different practical activities on offer as well as provision for women and younger age groups.
Restore, the sister charity of Swindon Foodbank will be launching the new ‘shed’ - initially offering woodworking activities from their workshop in Park South as well as upcycling of furniture on-site at their new Restore Charity Boutique, 121 Victoria Road, Old Town.
Restore would love to hear from you if you have particular skills to share, for example in upcycling, re-upholstery or french polishing.
Please consider donating your unwanted vintage and retro items to Restore’s new Charity Boutique in Old Town.
Restore would also like quality pieces of wooden furniture that could be used for upcycling, tools, fabric for reupholstery, timber and fixings.
If you would like more information about the workshops, or the Men in Sheds @ Restore project please call Kevin Prosser (Workshop Manager) on 07540726432/Email: [email protected] Or Email Dr Pam Phillippo (Restore Manager): [email protected]
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