When is a shed more than just a building? When it’s a potentially lifesaving refuge for men who are struggling. That’s the concept around which the Men’s Sheds movement – led in the UK by the UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) – is designed.
As they see it, while garden sheds and the activities that happen within them are often solitary in nature, Men’s Sheds are all about social connections and friendship building, as well as sharing skills and knowledge.
This week, the national finalists in the 2024 Shed of the Year awards were announced by the UKMSA, recognising the groups and individuals that have helped combat loneliness this year.
