#11-1 12th February 2021
“I’m very sorry that I’m not able to take part in your radio show. But, I wanted to say thanks for helping people to stay connected during these difficult times, and helping to celebrate the things that are happening in the Shed Movement country-wide to reduce loneliness. I wish you the very best for the work you’re planning in Cornwall.”
Baroness Barran MBE (Minister of Loneliness) Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Civil Society and DCMS)
This radio show on Source FM is to help have more Men's, Women's & Community Sheds opened in Cornwall.
Men’s Sheds provide people with a space to work together on practical projects. At the moment, nearly all are locked down. Although some are undertaking jobs in the community and helping with vaccinations programme. The people who go -Shedders- work on projects for themselves, other charities, and others in the community
There are over 600 of these Sheds across the UK. In Cornwall there are only 1 or 2 Men’s Sheds we know about – And based on most other Counties similar to Cornwall we would expect to see 20 to 30
In our virtual studio for this show we had Shedders Mike King from the St Just in Penwith Men’s Shed, and Nick Hunt from the Tavistock area Men in Sheds. Also there was Rachel Meadows – The UK Men’s Sheds Association newly appointed Volunteer & Community Development Manager. We had pre-recorded features from Dr Julian Abel, and Cornish language extracts from Mathi Clarke. Our thanks to all our contributors.
To hear the Show - On demand at https://anchor.fm/uk-mens-sheds
Follow-up Meeting 23rd February 2021 – 2pm
The follow-up Zoom meeting will provide more information about Men’s Sheds, how they work, what you need to do set them up, and (most importantly) to answer questions you may have about Men’s Sheds
To register for this Zoom meeting on the 23rd February, please email shedhappens@ukmsa.org.uk as soon as possible. If you want help using Zoom, or information as to how you can join the meeting if you don’t have Internet access, please call Patrick Abrahams on 07494-120704.
Sheds featured in the Show
Men's shed volunteers send used prosthetic limbs to Africa
Books mentioned in the show
The Compassion Project: A case for hope and humankindness from the town that beat loneliness
by Julian Abel and Lindsay Clarke (ISBN 978-1783253364 )
Survival of the Friendliest: Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity
by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods (ISBN 978-1786078834 )
Humankind: A Hopeful History
by Rutger Bregman ( ISBN 978-1408898932 )
Films & Podcast mentioned in the show
Podcast: Survival of the Kindest: How to live a long, healthy & happy life ...
A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world
Research – Frome Compassion project
Reducing emergency hospital admissions
Telegraph - The town that cured loneliness - See attachment at the bottom of this page
Music tracks
"The Shed Song" - Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers
“No Hopers, Jokers & Rogues.” - Fishermen’s Friends
"Dreams" - Fleetwood Mac
