Sheddington Saturdays are back! With appropriate measures in place to control the spread of Covid-19 everyone is welcome to our regular Saturday morning sessions, whether it be to do some making and mending, help in the garden, or simply have a chat.

Time: Every Saturday, 10:30 to 13:00

Location: St Mark's Church, 17 St Mark's Road, Teddington, TW11 9DE

Cost: Free, but donations to running costs welcomed

About Sheddington

Welcome to Sheddington, a community space or shed in Teddington, where people can meet up, make stuff and mend things, working together or alongside each other. It is inclusive, secular and not for profit.

What is a Shed?

The shed movement can trace its origins back to Australia in the 1980s. The concept was to promote social interaction and wellbeing whilst engaged in practical activites of making and mending in a communal workspace or shed.

Initially aimed at men who were retiring or being made redundant, the movement has expanded to include anyone, regardless of age or gender. The UK organisation was founded in 2013 and now counts over 400 sheds among its members. You can find details about it here.

Sheddington was inspired by Dr Chris Manning, who for many years worked as a GP in the area.

His experience of local organisations was that they provided some fantastic services but there were still people who fell between the gaps. He realised they would benefit from being part of something different, not a service, but a co-created community, something that could compliment and signpost, when possible, other services.

At its core was a very simple idea, "Doing stuff that we like doing ... together". And so, after months of research, listening to people and building a team, "Sheddington" was born.

The potential benefits of an organisation like Sheddington are vast. Friendships can develop from the joy of sharing interests and learning. Furthermore, these types of activity can have a tremendous positive impact on physical and mental health.

Inclusivity, a 'shed' for all, is at the heart of Sheddington; a place where people can go as themselves and just be themselves.

Support us

Everyone is welcome at Sheddington. Although there is no charge for attending our sessions, as a charity we rely on the generosity of donations to maintain this site and develop our activities for the beneï¬t of the community. If you are able to contribute, we suggest a donation of £2 per session.

You can also show your support by becoming a Supporter of Sheddington for a suggested minimum donation of £25 a year. A leaflet with more information is available here, or you can make a one-off donation HERE