men in sheds

[Bobtail4x4]

anyone done it?
a local group is being started, will it be full of trainspotters nerds? or just bearded weirdos?

what sort of thing do they do/meet up in etc??

someone else said its a mens WI

 

[gaz1]

in years ago it was mixed groups helping and aiding each other and also building stuff basically keeping there minds active

i think its a good idea for many to meet up as a group of friendly people

it also helps many that are lonely and need a friend it all depends if there interested in going not many want to do

the ladies do it when out but not so with many of the men

ardvark knows better

 

[vw1]

You should change that title you may offend the women

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Not too much.
Involved in 3.
2 from start.
One just after start up.

 

[Feet 'n Inches]

Until the lockdown I was a regular at my local shed (and once it's done I'll be returning). No weirdos, just some ex-trades, keen DIYers and those who want to learn a skill; women are also welcome. I've found that the camaraderie of a workshop environment is more inspiring than heading down to my workshop and working alone. It's a way of giving back to the community and for keeping yourself from terminal boredom when in retirement. Good for those who live alone as well.

 

[cheb]

The shop in Exeter is good, don't know which groups are involved with it.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

The shop in Exeter is good, don't know which groups are involved with it.

That one was started by Age Coincern UK and was ery well supported and ran.

Also did good coffee.

 

[Bobtail4x4]

You should change that title you may offend the women

thats the name the organiser gave it

 

[slim_boy_fat]

thats the name the organiser gave it

Aye, before the ridiculous PC brigade raised their heads and profile.

 

[Shox Dr]

I tried to start a little club between a few like minded friends and acquaintances, just to meet up once a month, at someone’s place to help out, banging heads together, or just a few beers. Just to keep in touch and help each other out, keep everyone in the loop and giddy them/me with projects.

I called it GMC. Grumpy Men’s Club.

It was obviously too grumpy as it only lasted 6mths before the excuses started to roll in. It soon became apparent if I didn‘t organise anything then nothing would be done. I thought it would have been self perpetuating everyone seeing the benifits and wanting it to succeed. But it wasn’t so, as soon as I stopped it stopped.

I’ve come to the conclusion its far easier to whine and bitch about stuff than it is to actually get off your fat **** and do something. Of coarse I knew this before hand, why this one would be any different I dont know.

 

[Arc Tourist]

All you can do is give it your best shot, not everyone is self motivated.

 

[MattF]

anyone done it?
a local group is being started, will it be full of trainspotters nerds? or just bearded weirdos?

what sort of thing do they do/meet up in etc??

someone else said its a mens WI

TYA is a member of one.



Need I say more.

 

[Barking Mat]

TYA is a member of one.



Need I say more.

10 points....

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

TYA is a member of one.



Need I say more.

Wrong, Member of 3.
Standard member in one. Tech help in 2 more.

10 points....

10 pints, good idea.
TVM

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Men In Shed.
Each shed is different, on how it is run, when it opens, what it makes.

Each shed is it's own shed.

What you get out is what you put in.

Like all walks of life, you get some who are a benefit, some are next to useless.

One shed led onto a Nursing home setting up a Mini Shed. They make, restore, bake cook and have trips out.

One loves to garden.

It is fun, pinta, exciting, infuriating.

Oh like life then

 

[keithski122]

I live in exeter and suggested it to my now retired dad after mum died a few years ago, its something that would be ideal for him as he generally potters about at home fixing stuff and it would get him out meeting people.Just can't get him interested in it though, you can only suggest stuff so many times.

 

[BarrieJ]

I have in the past considered joining a MIS, leastways, my wife has considered joining me up to one (she thinks it'll be good for my mental health) but although I'll do pretty much anything for anybody, genuinely needing help, I'm not very 'clubbable' and have never suffered fools gladly.

I have in the past repaired/restored tools for a brain injury rehabilitation centre as freebies but never worked alongside others doing it. Indeed seeing the people who were committed to helping others come to terms with life changing injuries and the enormous patience they exhibited in doing so, was quite humbling; I couldn't do it.

Like many on here I have a range of skills gained over a lifetime, some I'm better at than others, one of the things I've suffered in the past is being told how to do a job that I have more than a general competence at doing, particularly if I'm being told by someone who clearly has little idea themselves.
I don't take it well and I wouldn't want to fall out with anyone, so I do fear the: "You don't want to do it like that..." brigade.

Anyway, being pressed to investigate further what was available, I was surprised to discover that the local MIS which benefits from a financial contribution from the local council, limits membership to within a narrow range of postcodes and although we live physically quite close, we don't qualify on postcode.

So that was pretty much that...

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Anyway, being pressed to investigate further what was available, I was surprised to discover that the local MIS which benefits from a financial contribution from the local council, limits membership to within a narrow range of postcodes and although we live physically quite close, we don't qualify on postcode.

Sadly that's how MIS Uk are set up.
Shame.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

you can only suggest stuff so many times.

And, if you persist, there's a danger of their beginning to resent you.

 

[mike os]

Might have to give it a go if we are ever allowed out to play again