Members' Quotes
Meet - Make - Communicate
Just a few quotes from members of The Port Men in Sheds
"The best bit of the Shed is not the building, but the connections between members"
“It is good to get out regularly to meet my mates”
"I love woodworking! The camaraderie at our shed is second to none. It's like a OAP's youth club! I also love the bacon butties!
“It makes me feel useful again”
“I enjoy getting out, meeting new people, learning new skills”
“The Shed gives me a reason to get up in the morning”
“Love it! Great company and fun”
"The Shed gives me company, connection and camaraderie"
"Our shed is a community, where members can chat, laugh and help each other"
"My health is not so good, so in practical terms I can't do too much in the shed, but the craic is brilliant!"
"I lost my wife a few years ago. I come to the shed most days and I am on the operations committee. If it wasn't for the shed, life would not be worth living and I would just sit at home and fade away"
"Men find it easier to talk shoulder-to-shoulder, than face-to-face"
"The Port Men in Sheds isn’t just about the things people make, it’s about looking after each other and helping to improve our social, emotional and physical well-being by taking part in something that’s fun and gives us a sense of achievement and pride"
"I was off work for over a year and had become isolated due to my illness. The Shed, and the members, have helped me regain my confidence, made me feel useful again and I've made new friends too"
"I found it really tough to adapt to being retired. I missed the routine, the people and pace of work. The Shed has helped me in the transition from work to retirement. I'd be lost without The Shed"
"After I lost my wife, I was lost. Thank God I found The Shed!"
"I often don't see anyone at the weekend. I come here for the company"
"13 year ago we were doing voluntary work in Africa, but unfortunately illness put an end to that. I was bored at home reading the paper, watching TV and getting under my wife's feet! I am at the shed every day and run the operations team, which looks after the day-to-day running things. I keep all the tools in good order as well as helping with all types of projects. The shed offers a lifeline to a lot people and I'm proud of our achievements"
"It's much more than knocking nails in a bit of wood"
"I was involved in a large project and came to the shed to learn new skills that would help me finish the job. When I completed the project i stayed and got to know the guys and wanted to support the good work of the shed. I am also the resident 'chef' and make the bacon butties most mornings, which makes me a key member if the team! Our shed is like a WI for men!"
"This our happy place"
"You are not too old and it's not too late to learn new things"
"We are powered by tea, biscuits and chat!"
"It's like the WI, but with power tools!"
"I only come here for the biscuits!"
"I came to the shed to mix with others as I needed something practical to help me fill my days. I took up woodwork and lathe work. Wanting to take on some responsibility I became a volunteer. I like to share my skills with others. The shed compliments my other hobby, which is bee keeping"
"The Shed is a place for members to be themselves, a place to work at your own pace, a place to exchange ideas and learn, a place for members to support each other and build friendships"
"My wife has severe and enduring mental health issues and the shed provides a lifeline. As the 'artist in residence' I try to paint, but spend more time talking and fending off 'advice' from all the 'wind-up merchants' in our shed, of which there are many! Discussions always results in hilarious and farcical chaos and afterwards we all need a cup of tea. I love the shed!"!
Just a few quotes from members of The Port Men in Sheds
"The best bit of the Shed is not the building, but the connections between members"
“It is good to get out regularly to meet my mates”
"I love woodworking! The camaraderie at our shed is second to none. It's like a OAP's youth club! I also love the bacon butties!
“It makes me feel useful again”
“I enjoy getting out, meeting new people, learning new skills”
“The Shed gives me a reason to get up in the morning”
“Love it! Great company and fun”
"The Shed gives me company, connection and camaraderie"
"Our shed is a community, where members can chat, laugh and help each other"
"My health is not so good, so in practical terms I can't do too much in the shed, but the craic is brilliant!"
"I lost my wife a few years ago. I come to the shed most days and I am on the operations committee. If it wasn't for the shed, life would not be worth living and I would just sit at home and fade away"
"Men find it easier to talk shoulder-to-shoulder, than face-to-face"
"The Port Men in Sheds isn’t just about the things people make, it’s about looking after each other and helping to improve our social, emotional and physical well-being by taking part in something that’s fun and gives us a sense of achievement and pride"
"I was off work for over a year and had become isolated due to my illness. The Shed, and the members, have helped me regain my confidence, made me feel useful again and I've made new friends too"
"I found it really tough to adapt to being retired. I missed the routine, the people and pace of work. The Shed has helped me in the transition from work to retirement. I'd be lost without The Shed"
"After I lost my wife, I was lost. Thank God I found The Shed!"
"I often don't see anyone at the weekend. I come here for the company"
"13 year ago we were doing voluntary work in Africa, but unfortunately illness put an end to that. I was bored at home reading the paper, watching TV and getting under my wife's feet! I am at the shed every day and run the operations team, which looks after the day-to-day running things. I keep all the tools in good order as well as helping with all types of projects. The shed offers a lifeline to a lot people and I'm proud of our achievements"
"It's much more than knocking nails in a bit of wood"
"I was involved in a large project and came to the shed to learn new skills that would help me finish the job. When I completed the project i stayed and got to know the guys and wanted to support the good work of the shed. I am also the resident 'chef' and make the bacon butties most mornings, which makes me a key member if the team! Our shed is like a WI for men!"
"This our happy place"
"You are not too old and it's not too late to learn new things"
"We are powered by tea, biscuits and chat!"
"It's like the WI, but with power tools!"
"I only come here for the biscuits!"
"I came to the shed to mix with others as I needed something practical to help me fill my days. I took up woodwork and lathe work. Wanting to take on some responsibility I became a volunteer. I like to share my skills with others. The shed compliments my other hobby, which is bee keeping"
"The Shed is a place for members to be themselves, a place to work at your own pace, a place to exchange ideas and learn, a place for members to support each other and build friendships"
"My wife has severe and enduring mental health issues and the shed provides a lifeline. As the 'artist in residence' I try to paint, but spend more time talking and fending off 'advice' from all the 'wind-up merchants' in our shed, of which there are many! Discussions always results in hilarious and farcical chaos and afterwards we all need a cup of tea. I love the shed!"!
