FRIDAY, 22 APRIL, 2016

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PHOTOGRAPH ATTACHED – MEMBERS OF THE MEN’S SHED PROJECT IN STRATHMORE

Men’s Shed project in Strathmore – under construction!

A new Men’s Shed project is currently under construction in the Strathmore area.

Men’s Sheds is a concept that originated in Australia to create somewhere men can call their own, where they can spend time sharing skills, knowledge and interests in a relaxed atmosphere.

Men’s Sheds provide a place for men to gather and participate in a number of activities whilst supporting each other. The project has gained in popularity across the world and has now been introduced to several areas in Tayside.

Residents in the Strathmore area are in the process of establishing a Men’s Shed locally and have started looking for suitable premises to set up the group.

A Men’s Shed project currently runs successfully in Carse of Gowrie and is supported by Perth & Kinross Healthy Communities Collaborative.

The Perth & Kinross Healthy Communities Collaborative, supported by the Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, is now inviting members of the public who might be interested in joining the new group or who knows of any suitable premises to project manager Jackie Doe on 01738 473443 or email jackie.doe@nhs.net

Jackie Doe said, “Men’s Sheds are friendly environments that cater for men of all interests, ages and cultures and serve as important meeting places for men to socialise, share life experiences and skills, make things, fix things and support each other and their communities.”

Contact:

Debbie Huband

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 740134