Introduction to Men`s Shed ethos:
Originally developed in Australia using government backed funding & resources Men`s Shed ethos has quickly spread across the world currently in the UK There are approximately 1100 sheds. Men`s Shed ethos represents a health through Stealth initiative to good health & wellbeing practice providing an alternative to inactivity caused by Death, Disability, Inactivity, Loneliness, Social exclusion, unemployment etc. through the provision of regular organised Creative, Practical & Social activities & Events.
Pontypridd Men`s Shed:
An independent peer 2 peer Support Group for men of all ages & from all backgrounds.
Established in 2022 Our ethos is Men`s Shed. It is a peer to peer support group provides advice & guidance to men of all ages & from all backgrounds.
Pontypridd Men`s Shed is designed to alleviate a whole number of conditions caused by either Disability, Divorce, Family, Ill health, Impairment, Loneliness, Loss, Redundancy, Retirement & Trauma etc.
Pontypridd Men`s Shed achieves this by providing a health through stealth approach to promoting good Mental Health practice & wellbeing. by offering regular organised Creative, Practical & Social activities.
Pontypridd Men`s Shed provides a safe & friendly environment that allows members the chance to participate fully within society.
Pontypridd Men`s Shed is all about Men helping to look after one another. Which is what makes us both unique & special.
Pontypridd Men`s Shed is affiliated to Men`s Shed Cymru & United Kingdom Men`s Shed Association (U.K.M.S.A).
Shed of the year:
Recently Pontypridd Men`s Shed was nominated one of the finalists in the U.K.M.S.A Shed of the year awards including afternoon tea in the state rooms of Speaker Lindsey Hoyle MP the Speakers House in the house of Commons. On International Men’s Day Tuesday 19th November 2024 in the Shed partnership of the year category. Highlights the great work done in partnership with Pontypridd Town Council. Including the setting up of Mondays Shed & Breakfast Pop up Cafe, The Creative Writing Group & of course The Old Bridge Studio.
Social Activities:
Mondays Shed & Breakfast | Wednesdays Main Event | Fridays Shed & Breakfast |