January 2017

EDP Feature – 18th January

Emotions are running high as a project offering vulnerable and isolated men a place to ‘fit in’ teeters on the brink of closure.

Pastor Barry Rooks set up The Shed in Wymondham as a safe haven for men to learn practical skills and connect with others in similar situations.

The Shed Wymondham

2 weeks ago

Message from the Chair of The Shed WymondhamI have just had my 5-year anniversary from taking over the running of The Shed. As many of you may know, my health issues are worsening, and I feel the time is right for me to step down as Chair. This will take place at our AGM in July this year. I have enjoyed every minute and all aspects of The Shed over those years and have made many great friends within The Shed and people in the Wymondham Community too. The Shed has also grown over those 5 years – our membership seems to increase each month, bringing new skills and knowledge along the way. From 5 men setting up a community group with 10 or so members in 2019, to a registered charity with 4 Trustees, 9 Management Committee members and around 70 Shed men and women members – it’s been quite a journey! Even through the “Pandemic Years” we managed to have weekly Zoom calls to keep members connected and the forming of the women’s group as we emerged from Covid was amazing – doubled our membership within a very short time. I will still be a member as there’s many more ideas I have for my own projects and there is no better place to do that than The Shed. I want to thank all the Management Committee members for their help and support. Also, thanks to all Shed members for being part of a fantastic project – The Shed Wymondham.We are looking for a volunteer to take on the Chair role in the running of The Shed in the near future. For more details, please contact Andrew Clarke at andrewclarke@theshedwymondham.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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