Cowes Men’s Shed has been awarded £95,129 from the National Lottery Community Fund to support the Shed over the next 2 years, it has been announced.
The Shed has a very well-equipped carpentry workshop and horticultural areas. It’s perfect for people who have downsized and no longer have gardens or workshops and for those who would prefer a bit of company whilst enjoying their hobbies.
The idea behind Men’s Shed is to target social isolation and improve members lives by enabling them to build new friendships. The all-inclusive policy and free membership makes the Shed very accessible, as do the long opening hours.
The Cowes Men’s Shed is a member of The UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) and offers free membership to everyone aged 18+. It is open Monday to Friday, 10:00-15:00 with Project Leader Adam Martin on hand during opening hours. It is the only Shed operating in the Cowes area.
Nick Miller, Storeroom2010 Manager/CEO said:
“I am delighted to accept this generous grant from the National Lottery Community Fund. We will use this to build upon what is already an amazing project, pushing always to make our shed the benchmark to which other sheds aspire to be. Not just now, but for many years to come. On behalf of all our members, a huge thank you”.
Adam Martin, Cowes Men’s Shed Project Leader said:
“One in six households on the Island include a person aged 65 or over living alone. This money will help us to continue bringing people together, enriching lives and putting smiles on faces. This grant has been made possible by the support of the National Lottery players; thank you everyone”.
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You can find the Shed at 25/26 Somerton Industrial Park, off Newport Road, Cowes. For more information call Adam on Please call Adam 01983 209734 or email [email protected].
