Membership
You will find a warm welcome at the shed
Membership of the shed is open to all men and women over the age of 18.
Fees
Our annual membership fee is just £12, we also ask for attendance subscriptions of £1.50 on weekdays and £3 on Saturdays.
Considerations before joining
Swanwick Men's Shed is an inclusive environment. We do our very best to facilitate everyone who wishes to join the shed, to help you decide if the shed is a good fit for you we have prepared a simple guide to some to some of the things that you may wish consider in the table below.
| Area | Considerations |
|---|---|
Workshop Environment |
Our workshop environment includes some small steps, ramps and some slightly uneven surfaces. We also have machinery that can be dangerous. Please consider if you could move safely around this type environment without bumping into people who are using machinery. Safe movement may include the use of support devices e.g walking frames or walking sticks? |
Use of Tools / Manual Dexterity |
In order to get the most from shed you will need to use our tools and equipment. Could you use tools and equipment safely, maintaining control of them at all times. |
Working Independently |
Whilst new members can get help and support from existing members, all members are responsible for their own safety. Could you carry out activities that require simple problem solving in a safe manner without the need for very close supervision? |
Memory |
We all forget things from time to time, thats no problem. To be safe at the shed you will need to be able remember things like how to use machinery and equipment safely without putting yourself or others in danger. |
Social Environment |
We are a friendly group this means you will often hear friendly banter at the shed. This might be something you miss after retirement, in this case we have got you covered. We do not however, tolerate any form of verbal or physical aggression. We ask that members act in respectful and polite manner at all times. |
After taking the table above into consideration, we hope that you will now have a good idea if the shed is a good fit for you. If you are sill not sure, or would simply like to visit us before making your mind up, then please get in touch with us using our contact form. We will arrange for one of our members to meet and greet you at the shed, the kettle will be on, we look forward to meeting you.
Professional Referrals
If you are a health professional considering referring someone to the shed for occupational therapy please see our health page.