2.  Originates from Australia in 2006  Suburb of Sydney for retired men  6000+ Sheds in Australia

3.  Sheds in England, Wales and Ireland  Scotland’s first was in Westhill, Aberdeenshire  Macmerry was Scotland’s second

4.  Started in June 2013  Lesley from STRiVE  Four men once a week

5.  28 men now twice a week  Woodworking, fly-tying, painting & decorating  Visits from Carlisle, Galashiels and Lanarkshire

6.  Working with people from all walks of life  Great for maintaining independence  Stops isolation and loneliness  Helps to keep people physically and mentally fit

7.  Community Support  Social Enterprise  Intergenerational activities

8.  What to do?  Equipment and resources needed?  Storage?  Shed forms