Thanks to the fantastic response to articles in the local press on the Men’s Shed Project, which will be part of the Midsomer Norton Community Trust, a launch date of Friday, 1st June has now been set for the opening at Farrington’s Farm Shop.

Richard Jordan, Community Trust Trustee for the Men’s Shed Project, said: “The Shed will provide a place for men and women to come together where they can work on their own or on community DIY projects – anything from making a garden planter to repairing a chair.

“As much as the work in hand, it’s about being together – working shoulder to shoulder and enjoying the company of others.”

The Men’s Shed concept started in Australia, where they have been amazingly successful over the last twelve years – to the point where there are 900 Sheds across the country.

The Australian Government has recognised the mental health benefits of Men’s Sheds and now provide them with funding from the savings made from the reduced calls on their health service.

Men’s Sheds are now setting up all over the UK, and as such, it’s great to see that once again our area is at the cutting edge!

Membership is open to anyone over the age of eighteen, and has a small cost of £5 per annum and £3 per visit to the Shed. To begin with, the Shed will be open each Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Farrington’s Farm Shop.

If you would like to join then visit: www.midsomer mensshed.co.uk or email: [email protected] or simply ring: 07818 420685. The Shed will be running a series of open mornings where you can find out more.