Gainsborough Men’s Shed provides a safe, inclusive space for adults (18+) to connect, share a cuppa, and enjoy purposeful activity. Members can chat, learn new skills, or work on creative and practical projects individually, together, or for the benefit of the wider community.
Purpose & Mission
We offer a place to belong — fostering friendship, wellbeing, and community spirit through hands on projects, shared activities, and open conversation. Our mission is to reduce isolation, support one another, and create opportunities for people to engage with pride and purpose.
Our Aims
- Safe & Inclusive Space: Everyone is welcome
- Open Conversations: Listening, sharing, and growing together
- Wellbeing Through Activity: Creative, practical projects that lift spirits
- Sharing Across Generations: Skills, stories, and laughter passed on
- Community Impact: Activities that make a real difference locally
Activities
Woodworking • Woodturning • Bicycle Repair & Maintenance • Pyrography • Model Making • Arts & Crafts • Music • Wellbeing Walks • Gardening • Community Projects
Workshop Opening Hours -
Units 12 and 17 Stirlin Place, Willoughton Drive, Gainsborough, DN21 1NJ
Monday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wellbeing Sessions
Seated Chair Exercise and Tai Chi held at Park Springs Community Centre, Riseholme Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1NJ:
Tuesday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Gainsborough Men's Shed have been supported by funding from the Shine Innovation Fund to help them set up the new workshop premises with woodworking equipment, PPE, wood and training.
This is good for wellbeing because
- It promotes good health and wellbeing to its members through active participation and, from time to time, providing opportunities for relevant health organisations to raise awareness of good health strategies for the benefit of the Shed.
- It promotes social inclusion for public benefit through the provision of a facility particularly for, but not exclusively for, men at risk of being socially excluded.
- It prevents social exclusion by promoting the opportunity for friendships, social engagement and skill sharing in a safe and enjoyable environment.
This is a friendly, non-judgmental group of guys and I was made to feel very welcome when I joined.
How to contact
Where to go
Unit 17 Stirlin Place Business Park
Willoughton Drive
Foxby Lane
Gainsborough
West Lindsey
Lincs.
DN21 1NF
Park Springs Community Centre
Riseholme Road
Gainsborough
West Lindsey
Lincolnshire
DN21 1NJ
How to contact
Where to go
Unit 17 Stirlin Place Business Park
Willoughton Drive
Foxby Lane
Gainsborough
West Lindsey
Lincs.
DN21 1NF
Park Springs Community Centre
Riseholme Road
Gainsborough
West Lindsey
Lincolnshire
DN21 1NJ
