![]() ![]() ![]() In donating time to us, perhaps by releasing an employeeįor a couple of hours a month? Call 01963 31842 orĮmail info REMOVE REMOVE REMOVEBalsamCentre REMOVE. If you have a skilled workforce, would you be interested That aren't needed (apart from MDF), we would be able to Us to create new projects, so if your business has offcuts We wouldīe very interested in sourcing wood for the shed to enable We are very grateful for any support we can get. Has dropped in on our own shed to see the "shedders" in ![]() Sponsor the Men's Sheds in Australia), and Steve Hewson Providing funds to allow the Men's Shed to purchase newĮncouraged the Men's Shed movement in the UK (and Triton Through the Somerset Community Foundation, localįurniture manufacturer, Myakka, have been very supportive, Full of energy, he was a great inspiration and he Hand tools and even travelled across England to collect anĮbay pillar drill for us. Self Reliance group, gave us great advice on second We have had fantastic support to get the shed going. You don't have to be a carpenter to join someone will Their services to restore and repair them, so this is Having seen reports about the poor state of the parkīenches in Wincanton, the shedders have volunteered Produce Barn Owl boxes and are now making Little Owl They have worked with the Hawk and Barn Owl Trust to Hedgehog boxes, easels, and repaired some of our chairs. Surround the centre), a sieving tool, poster racks, New planters for the Growing Space (the gardens that The group started early in 2014 and have already made Project - your own or a community project - with others, Pottering about in your shed, or you'd like to work on a Lost their social network so "Men in Sheds" started,īringing retired or unemployed men together to work onĬommunity projects and to socialise again. Many men found that once they retired they Starting in Australia, Men's Sheds have now expanded We are currently running our Winter Ecotherapy Programme. Once you have been referred or we have your first contact form, Kate or Nick will call, text or email you (whichever you prefer) to answer any questions and talk to you about the support you will need. If you feel this might be good for you and you haven't been referred to the project by one of your support workers or GP, please email us at and we'll reply to your query as soon as we can. The group meets on Mondays and is led by Kate Hathaway and Nick Truman, who are both experienced outdoor practitioners. The emphasis is on helping you to get away from it all, at a slower pace than usual, connecting with the natural world, learning new outdoor skills, and meeting new people, all within a safe space: Forest School for adults. People who come say that they find the group both peaceful and motivating. Like us onĮcotherapy Based at Ham Hill near Yeovil, the Balsam Centre's Ecotherapy programme is funded by the NHS and free for those who are struggling with their mental health. Keep your eyes on the website or for posters in theĬentre for what activities will be coming up soon. With one-off workshops run by CAB on best energy and financialĭeals. Now repairing the benches in Wincanton Recreation Ground.Ĭitizens Advice Bureau offer free advice sessions at theĬentre, to help you with any legal or financial issues, along Planters or making owl boxes for the Hawk and Owl Trust, and The Men's Shed is the perfectĬhance to come and work on community projects - fixing Opportunities to meet other people through the Chat Cafe or the Games Club. Just seen our first one-day photography course, and Running such as computer classes and one-off workshops - we've More active, through exercise and socialising has long lastingīeneficial effects. ![]() Research into mental health clearly shows what a detrimentalĮffect loneliness and isolation has on our health, and being Wide range of support, activities and groups available. The Balsam Centre is truly a centre for the community, with a ![]()
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