This is an overview of the Gainsborough Men’s Shed grant which was granted earlier this year at the Property & Services Committee on Tuesday 6th June 2024.

What is Gainsborough Men’s Shed?

Gainsborough Men’s Shed describes their mission as being recognised as providing the Gainsborough community with a socially inclusive, welcoming and supportive space, primarily for mature men with time on their hands.

The group belongs to the UK Men’s Shed Association and was set up in May 2023 and has a growing number of members (known as shedders) both in-person and online.

June 2024 Grant Application

In June 2024, the group put a grant application for £1004.95 to the Town Council to help add to their workshop with some new lumberjack heavy duty woodworking benches. This is part of a bigger ongoing project, as the number one activity in Men’s Sheds throughout the UK is woodworking and was a focus for many local shedders.

The Gainsborough Men’s Shed grant was used as part of current plans to use the new equipment in the process of making raised beds and planters for community allotments as well as school gardens to encourage locals to get involved.

Gainsborough Men’s Shed plans to liase with other community groups in the area who can make use of the premises and activities available. If you’re interested in learning more about the group, you can find them on Facebook ‘Gainsborough Men’s Shed Group‘ which contains most of their latets updates and developments.

Open Day Event

On September 25th 2024, the Gainsborough Men’s Shed hosted an Open Day, giving community members the opportunity to learn more about the group, what it is and how to get involved. The Mayor of Gainsborough Cllr Kenneth Woolley attended along with other Town Councillors, Council Leader Cllr Paul Key, Cllr Nicholas Coxon and Cllr Dennis Dannatt, all photographed above with Chairman of the Gainsborough Men’s Shed John Lydon (also Citizen of the Year, which you can learn more about by clicking here).

Learn more about our Community Grants

If you are interested in finding out more about our community grants, you can find more details here: Community Grants – Gainsborough Town Council (gainsborough-tc.gov.uk)