Dorchester Men’s Shed is appealing to local businesses, landowners, organisations and residents for help in finding a new home as it prepares to leave the workshop it has occupied at Kingston Maurward College since 2017.
The Men’s Shed has 22 members, mainly retired men, who come together to work on projects, share and develop woodworking skills, enjoy one another’s company and make good use of their time.
For many members, the Shed provides something they simply would not otherwise have: access to workshop facilities and the opportunity to meet regularly with others while doing something practical and worthwhile.
Since 2017, Kingston Maurward College has generously provided the Shed with workshop premises at a peppercorn rent. The Shed is extremely grateful for that support, which has allowed the organisation to grow and develop.
The Shed has received notice to vacate its existing workshop and is now beginning the search for suitable alternative premises in Dorchester or the surrounding area.
Could you help?
The charity would be delighted to hear from anyone who owns, manages or knows of a workshop, outbuilding, barn, light industrial unit or other adaptable premises which could potentially become the Shed’s new home.
The members are not looking for anything grand. Their priority is finding a secure and practical space where the Shed can establish its workshop and continue providing an important social and practical resource for local men.
A spokesperson for Dorchester Men’s Shed said:
“The Shed is about much more than woodworking. It gives our members somewhere to go, something worthwhile to do and, most importantly, other people to do it with.
“You can come in to make something, learn a new skill, help somebody with a project or simply have a cup of tea and a chat. For people who no longer have their own workshop, or who might otherwise spend much of their time at home, that opportunity can mean a great deal.
“We are enormously grateful to Kingston Maurward College for giving Dorchester Men’s Shed a home since 2017. We now hope someone in the local community might be able to help us find the place where the next chapter of the Shed can begin.”
Dorchester Men’s Shed would welcome offers, suggestions or introductions. Even if a reader does not have premises themselves, knowing of an underused building or putting the Shed in touch with its owner could make all the difference.
Can you help Dorchester Men’s Shed find a new home?
Please contact:
Andrew Rennison
Dorchester Men’s Shed
Email: dorchestermensshed@gmail.com
Telephone: 07565 426208
