The Lambourn Shed is much more than just a workshop; it’s a place where men and women can find purpose, connection, and support. By focusing on hands-on activities like carpentry, mechanics, and creative arts, the Shed offers opportunities for skill-sharing and personal growth. At the same time, it promotes mental health and wellbeing, encouraging open conversations to reduce isolation and break the stigma around mental health.
This community project aims to create a welcoming, inclusive space where men and women of all ages can come together, share skills, build friendships, and contribute to the local community.
One of the Shed’s key missions is to foster a sense of belonging. Members collaborate on practical projects that not only benefit themselves but also the wider Lambourn community — repairing, recycling, and creating items to support local charities and initiatives.
The therapeutic benefits of working on hands-on projects are at the heart of this initiative. Whether it’s fixing something, creating new items, or simply enjoying the camaraderie of shared experiences, the Shed offers members a sense of purpose and achievement.
Activities coming up:
- 26 January 2025 – A hearty breakfast and path clearing between Lambourn and Upper Lambourn
- 9 February 2025 – Building bird boxes to encourage more nesting birds
- 23 February 2025 – Bread making and baking with an expert
Future ideas:
- Mending workshop – clothes, darning, stitching
- Repairing electrical items under the guidance of a qualified electrician
- Building a mobile sauna
- Refurbishing the “Entrance Gates” to Lambourn
- Building and planting planters for the village
For more information on joining or supporting the Lambourn Shed please email Adrian at shed@lambournjunction.uk