Bexhill in East Sussex will have its very own ‘Men’s Shed’ this month which is aimed at giving anyone with practical skills, suffering from loneliness or who want to generally socialise with like-minded enthusiasts, a place to go.

Men’s Sheds are similar to garden sheds – a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending. The difference is that garden sheds and their activities are often solitary in nature - Men’s Sheds are the opposite. They’re about social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge and a lot of laughter.

Bexhill Men’s Shed is being established in a fully equipped carpentry workshop and will be open two days each week following its official opening later this month in London Road behind HFS.