Grant Success: Introducing the ‘Shed on Wheels’ Mobile Workshop
Huge news this week! The Newtown Men’s Shed has been awarded a major equipment grant from the Regional Lottery Fund. This funding is dedicated to our new “Shed on Wheels” project—a custom-fitted trailer packed with tools and safety gear.
The mobile workshop will allow us to take the Shed experience directly into the heart of Newtown. We plan to visit local community centers, care homes, and schools to run “Pop-Up” workshop sessions. This is a massive step forward in our mission to reach men who might struggle with transport or aren’t quite ready to step into the main workshop yet.
What’s Next?
We’ve ordered the trailer and a selection of portable cordless tools. We’ll need a team of volunteers to help with the internal “fit-out”—creating custom racks and storage solutions for the mobile unit.