UK Mens Sheds Podcast

On March 18-22 2024 UK Men's Sheds built a pop-up Men’s Shed at Portcullis House in the Palace of Westminster estate to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing and the Men’s Shed movement.

‘The Parliament Shed’ was custom-built with the help of Black Park Shed near Slough, with signage to highlight the health, wellbeing, and social benefits of community-run Men’s Sheds and the key areas where Sheds make an impact

Find out about how a Men's Shed is helping War Veterans suffering from PTSD and related Mental Health Challenges.

Answering Questions from Shedders listen to World-Leading Professor Mark Emberton (founder member of prostate cancer UK) as he explores the future of prostate cancer treatment. Hosted by Paul Egerton from UK Men's Sheds Association's Health and Wellbeing Awareness Group (HAWAG)

Becky Coleman Senior Community Fundraising Manager at easyfundraising explains how Shedders can take advantage of shopping and trips to raise money for their Shedsm, hosted by Laura Winkely our Membership Manager.

The accompanying video to this podcast can be viewed on the UK Men's Sheds Association YouTube Channel

Philip Briscoe of Mid-life Men interviews Mike Jenn, UKMSA lifetime president of the UK Men's Sheds Association. A great listen to find out all about Men's Sheds.

Join UKMSA Shed Leaders as they discuss the challenges facing Modern men in addressing their mental and emotional concerns. Listen to a vox pop of men from different backgrounds talking about masculinity.

Patrick Abrahams of The UKMSA Health and Wellbeing Advisory Group ShedFest2022

Listen to this year's winners of this years ShedFest2022 Shed partnership of he year Award

Ray Winder UK Men's Sheds Association Ambassador and North Walsham Shed Member in Norfolk speaks about Prostate Cancer for Men's Health week -  Prostate Cancer Bayer Campaign

Managing our Differences ShedFest2022 Workshop by Rob Lloyd

Men's Sheds Opera - ShedFest2022

Working in local communities ShedFest 2022

Our patron Chris Fisher RPT gave an inspiring talk at this year's face-to-face ShedFest2022.

UK Men's Sheds Association held our first face-to-face Shed Festival since the lockdown at the University of Worcester Arena on Saturday June 25th. We were delighted to have as our Key Note speaker Sir David Spiegelhalther.

Rod Veazy of Memory Shed talks about the work his Shed are involved with adapting their environment to work for those dealing with various mental health challenges. 

The Memory Shed meets on Wednesdays 2pm-3.30pm and is for men and women living with dementia who like making things and working with tools. The friendly, sociable meetings allow people to work on practical projects supported by trained volunteers.

The group is a partnership between Alzheimer's Support and the Brunel Shed and meets weekly at Potley and Pockeridge Community Centre. We take a break in the winter when the weather is cold.

We chat with Eventcycle, who specialise rehoming event resources no longer needed, from carpets and chairs, to more unique items. We talk about how Sheds can sign up and benefit for free.

To celebrate the launch of our new partership with Portable Space, we speak with Debenham Shed about the development of their Shed premises from one containter to 4 containers, and the help they received from Portable Space in expanding their Shed.

Men's Sheds Simon Rouse Speaks to BBC Radio Shropshire

Our Volunteer and Communities Manager Rachel interviews Beano from RTP Shed who has himself struggled with his mental health and has become someone who helps others who find themselves in a similar situation. Beano is multi-talented, he is inspiring he is a Shedder!

Meet Chris Morgan. He's suffered a bereavement due to cancer and knows about mental health struggles. He has been responsible for helping to set up a Men's Shed with a focus on Mental Health Issues and is a lifeline for War Veterans.

Here he talks with our Membership Support Officer Laura Winkley about his journey and how others can follow in his footsteps to helping those in crisis. 6/11/21

Chris is a trustee of UK Men's Sheds Association, he was interviewed recently by BBC Cambridgeshire about Men and Mental Health.

In the show - Shedders Mike Jenn, Graham Gowman & Ed Brant, and Rachel Meadows from the UK Men's Sheds Association talk about finding premises, raising money, and attracting members to Men’s Sheds.

Hear Dr Julian Abel (NHS Palliative Care Consultant) talking about the Health Benefits of Community Groups such as Men’s Sheds.

Hear Shedders Mike King & Nick Hunt from the St Tavistock Men’s Sheds. This show is to support the launch of the campaign to open more Men’s Sheds across Cornwall.

Conor is a 27 year old fitness coach. For time to talk day, a day that seeks to remove the stigma around being open about our mental health, we asked Conor to share his experience with depression and why talking about things makes such a difference!

Men don't like to talk about how they are feeling. According to the charity 'Sane' 1 in 2 people is affected by a mental disorder in their lifetime.

According to the charity ‘Mind’ mental health issues include: Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness, Panic Attacks, phobias, OCD, seasonal affective disorder, sleep problems, stress, sleeplessness as well as bipolar, PTSD, Dissociative Disorders etc.)

Dr Chris Manning talks candidly about his bout with depression as we fight to remove the stigma around talking about our mental health as men.

Join UK Men's Sheds Association for the last Shed Happens ’radio show of 2020 featuring Teddington, Raymond Terrace, TechShed, Dr Chris Manning and Frome Sheds.

Join Patrick Abrahams and the gang for another informative Shed Happens - This week we catch up with the Make Shed and Spark Somerset. 

Join Patrick Abrahams for some scintillating Shedder convos! This show features Trevor Scott (Chair New Zealand MenZSheds), Peter Blackler, Treasurer of New Zealand MenZSheds, and member of Kapiti Shed and Mie Møller Nielsen - who works for a Men's Health Forum

In this show join shedders from Oswestry -  Hilbre Jones , Ken Baker, John Williamson and Steven Mitchell, a wry look at some of the Covid19 rules, and also the Mankind Initiative award to the UK Men's Sheds Association, as well as an extract from DIY SOS - The big build.

Catch up with Patrick Abrahams as he hosts this fantastic show for Shedders by Shedders across the globe!

Join Patric Abrahams in the raido show for Shedders by Shedders across the globe. A bit of a quiz on today's episode... find out more

Join Patrick Abrahams of Frome Men's Shed as he hosts a show for Shedders for Shedders across the world.

A series of short clips from Men whose lives have been radically changed by Men's Sheds. In this episode,  Martin Young chats to the Beeb's Justin Dealey live from Dunstable Men's Shed. 

A series of short clips from Men whose lives have been radically changed by Men's Sheds.

A series of short clips from Men whose lives have been radically changed by Men's Sheds.

A series of short clips from Men whose lives have been radically changed by Men's Sheds.

A series of short clips from Men whose lives have been radically changed by Men's Sheds.

A series of short clips from Men whose lives have been radically changed by Men's Sheds.

A series of short clips from Men whose lives have been radically changed by Men's Sheds.

A series of short clips from Men whose lives have been radically changed by Men's Sheds.

A series of short clips from Men whose lives have been radically changed by Men's Sheds.

A series of short clips from Men whose lives have been radically changed by Men's Sheds.

We catch up with the Chief Officers of the Welsh, Irish and UK Men's Sheds.!

A podcast for and by Men's Sheds in the United Kingdom focussed on keeping us all connected during social distancing. Join our Host Patrick Abrahams from Frome Men's Shed as he chats with interesting characters from the world of Men's Sheds. 

Catch up with our hostsPatrick Abrahams, Kate Gordon and others as they chat with Sheds across the UK about matters relating to Shedders.

The UK Men’s Sheds Association have been working with the Frome Shed, and Frome FM to broadcast a two-hour radio show to help Sheds to stay connected with the country.

Join Our Hosts Patrick Abrahams, Kate Gordon and others as they chat with Sheds across the UK about matters relating to Shedders.

The UK Men’s Sheds Association have been working with the Frome Shed, and Frome FM to broadcast a two-hour radio show to help Sheds to stay connected with the country. 

You can listen to the show live on http://frome.fm/listennow/ on Wednesdays at 10am and Saturdays at 2pm.

Join UK Men's Shed Ambassador Patrick Abrahams as he chats with BBC's Robert Elms about the work of Men's Shed and how Sheds are staying active during this time

The UK Men’s Sheds Association have been working with the Frome Shed, and Frome FM to broadcast a two-hour radio show to help Sheds to stay connected with the country.

You can listen to the show live on http://frome.fm/listennow/ on Wednesdays at 10am and Saturdays at 2pm.