Tetbury Men's Shed 2026

Buddy Benches, a Shoulder to Shoulder Project

Tetbury Shedder — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:32:48 +0000

Buddy Benches may look like simple pieces of outdoor furniture, but their purpose is profound. They are invitations, gentle, visible signals that say “sit here if you’d like someone to talk to” and “join me if you’ve got a moment to spare.” In a world where loneliness is increasingly recognised as a public health issue, these benches offer a small but powerful antidote. And who better to build them than the very people who understand the value of human connection.

Across the UK, benches are being built or restored by Men’s Sheds as part of Mission: Shoulder to Shoulder, appearing on village greens, gardens, cycle paths and community hubs. Can you help us make Buddy Benches a feature of Tetbury’s public places? Contact me on 07955 088580 if you can help.

Hello World – Again

Tetbury Shedder — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:25:55 +0000

Christmas

Tetbury Shedder — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:14:42 +0000

Join us every Thursday Morning for our Crafting Christmas sessions

April News

Tetbury Shedder — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:55:56 +0000

In February, we reported on the sad condition of the rose arbour that has formed the entrance to the Anniversary garden in Lennox Court. Maintained by Tetbury in Bloom, the garden was developed in 1977 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee. With a kind donation of timber by Tetbury Town Council, our Men’s Shedders Steve, Dave and John have rebuilt this sturdy structure to its original design. The pressure treated timbers to replace the decaying beams were nearly five metres long and created a storage problem whilst they were being drilled and shaped ready for fitting in our workshop. Plans have recently been in the works to expand our storage space to take on larger projects.

Since our workshop was relocated to the site of the old Tetbury GWR station in July, we have been overwhelmed by the missions we have been offered and the materials and equipment that have been donated to us. It became obvious we would need more dry storage space for the timber and materials. So we decided to make it our project for this year to build a timber extension to the rear of the workshop. The plans for the extension were passed by CDC Planning early in March and the work will be starting immediately. The members all have different skills to offer to the build but we rely on the generosity of friends to provide the materials. We have managed to salvage a useful quantity of timber from a demolition site in South Cerney which will be used for part of the structure, but any donation of timber or building materials would be welcome. The extra space we will create with this build will enable us to take on more members and larger projects. If you would like to find out more about our project or support us with a donation, please go to www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tetbury

We are busy making planters, nest boxes, bird tables and many more unique items for the garden from upcycled materials. Have a look at our website for Spring merchandise available from our online store.

Could you help us keep the Town’s amenities looking good? Do you like a challenge? Then come along to our busy workshop on Wednesdays between 9.30 – 1.00 or Thursdays between 9.00 – 5.00. Find out more, contact us on 07955 088580. More details of our activities and where to find us are on our Tetbury Men’s Shed website www.tetburymensshed.co.uk

Attention Ladies! Don’t let the name fool you, many sheds around the UK have women members and there is no reason why men should have all the fun. Could you start the Tetbury Ladies shed?

A Small Addition

Tetbury Shedder — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:04:55 +0000

It’s nearly two years since we opened the Tetbury Men’s Shed workshop. Now, thanks to the generosity of local people and organisations, we have loads of tools and equipment and an ever-increasing number of members. Since our move to the Goods Shed site, we have attracted more projects which require a small addition to our available space. We have the skills among us to build a timber extension behind our workshop, but need the materials. So we start 2025 with an appeal for donations of materials or a cash donation at our crowd funding page. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/tetbury

The Anniversary Garden

Tetbury Shedder — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:15:29 +0000

JANUARY 2025 The Anniversary Garden situated at Eccles Court in Tetbury is our next challenge. The Rose Arbour which was built by Eric Simpson in 2007, is in urgent need of repair. New timber beams will be fitted before the spring thanks to a donation of timber from Tetbury Town Council. Work commenced to dismantle and remove the old timbers this week.

Tetbury Men’s Shed goes live!

Tetbury Shedder — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 15:29:12 +0000

Welcome to the Tetbury Men’s Shed blog as we go live. This blog will keep our followers up to date with our activities and projects. Feel free to add your comments and suggestions.