Medway Men in Sheds offers hands‑on activities to help local men stay active, socialise and learn new skills in a supportive, male‑friendly environment. It is designed for men aged 18 and over who are not in paid work and live in Medway. The scheme provides a welcoming space where members can work on practical projects, share skills and enjoy conversations that support wellbeing. What you can do includes woodwork, metalwork, electronics, design projects, music production, podcasting, gardening and crafts, plus health chats and social events. How it works: sessions run six times per week across the Sunlight Centre in Gillingham (105 Richmond Road, ME7 1LX). There are six free shed sessions per week over five days. Membership is required to attend; you apply for membership and then discuss the activities you’d like to get involved with. Referrals can come from individuals themselves or from others (e.g. health or community workers); you can self‑refer via the JOY app or contact us by phone or email to discuss joining. Access and costs: all shed sessions are free of charge, funded by Medway Council and partners. Where it happens: Sunlight Centre, 105 Richmond Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 1LX, with occasional pop‑ups and outreach in the Medway area. Who it’s for: men aged 18+ who are not in work and who live in Medway or nearby. If you’d like to start the membership process, contact: Phone 01634 581511; Email medwaymeninsheds@sunlighttrust.org.uk.
Service statistics
Usually replies in
20 hours
94%
of referrals accepted
Categories:
Connecting with others
Mental health
Service access criteria:
Membership is required to attend; self-referral via email/phone or Joy app referral; join and discuss activities with shed members.
connecting with others, mental health, sunlight development trust, regional
Who can refer:
Professional referrals only