Recently I was really interested to hear of an initiative to support the Men’s Sheds movement, not that I’m anywhere near those sheds myself! Nevertheless I can immediately recognise the enormous benefits of the Men’s Sheds movement. The Men’s Sheds allow supportive contact amongst like-minded men and this can, amongst other benefits, reduce isolation, improve mental health while allowing learning to take place. Without doubt, this must help with general well being. Guest post – Cosyfeet Backs Men’s Shed
All this is brilliant stuff and hats off to Cosyfeet for supporting the Men’s Shed in Street, Somerset in such a meaningful way. The guest post below nicely picks up the story….
Cosyfeet is backing the Men’s Shed initiative in the Somerset village of Street with a £750 cash injection to purchase a new lathe and as well as other tools and materials.
The funding has been made available from Cosyfeet’s £750 Community Project Award, which is given annually to a non-profit initiative, geared towards enriching the lives of older people.
Street Men’s Shed provides a meeting place for men to meet, communicate and create using the tools and equipment provided. There are currently 54 members, most of whom are men aged over 65, although membership is open to all.
Members use the Men’s Shed facilities for a diverse range of projects including making furniture and fencing as well as restoring objects such as grandfather clocks, vintage radios and fishing rods. They also benefit from socialising with other members, bringing a shared sense of community and purpose.
“We have a great deal of local support and a strong future ahead of us,” says Club Secretary, Brian Bastable. “This award will enable us to invest in much-needed equipment for the benefit of our members.”
Cosyfeet makes extra roomy footwear for people with swollen feet and has an active policy of giving back to the communities it serves. Launched in 2014, the Cosyfeet Community Project Award offers a one-off donation of £750 to a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation working on a project that supports and enriches the lives of older people.
For more information on the Cosyfeet Community Project Award visit www.cosyfeet.com/communityprojectaward
For more information on Street Men’s Shed see www.streetmensshed.btck.co.uk
