Havant Borough Council are inviting area residents to come along to a Mens Shed meeting theyre hosting at HBCs Public Service Plaza on Friday October 10 from 2.15pm-3.30pm.

Mens Sheds are places offering facilities and community atmospheres; where skills and tools can be shared projects worked on and new friends made. Mental health research shows that participation in activities especially as we get older will enhance health prospects and lead to a more fulfilling later time of life.

Three sheds have already opened in the area with Havant having a particularly strong movement. Mens Sheds are already significant across the world with 1100 in Australia and 200 in Ireland. A new shed is reportedly opening every week in the UK.

For more information about the meeting contact Nicki Conyard Havant Borough Council Community Team Leader on 02392 446279 or nicki.conyard@havant.gov.uk