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YORSwitch customer: I just wanted to thank you again for your speed and efficiency in enabling me to join the scheme so quickly and take advantage of the 'reduced' rate. I have been very anxious about refilling the oil tank but this scheme has eased some of that concern. Many thanks
Fiona - Electric Tricycle User, Age 51. 'I purchased an electric tricycle as I have Multiple Sclerosis and can no longer ride a bicycle due to poor balance and mobility issues. I have found that being out on my tricycle that my fitness has improved and it has had an impact on weight loss. With the pedal assist I am still able to pedal and use my legs which is important to keep my muscles active, reduce numbness and I am also able to cycle further including hills and this also helps with fatigue as I tire easily. I have enjoyed being able to access local rural areas which has had a positive impact on my mental health and wellbeing, especially during this difficult time due to Covid-19 and being isolated as a clinically vulnerable person. This has meant that I have been able to get out of the house and feel safe whilst exercising. There are a lot of support groups on social media where I have met other like minded cyclists who have offered invaluable support and advice and I have met up with another lady tricycle rider as a riding companion.'
Mrs Surfleet a registered customer of the car scheme thanked HWRA for an excellent service and also to personally thank the driver, Terry for his help and assitance in providing transport to her medical appointment.
Wheels to Work North Lincolnshire Scheme - John from Grimsby ‘I joined the scheme in 2021 after hearing about it from a family member. I was in need of transport to get to and from work as I had my motorbike stolen and was not able to replace it. As a short-term arrangement I was relying on a family member to take and pick me up from work. For me the key benefit of the wheels to work scheme was that it provided me with a scooter that enabled me to get to and from work, it also gave me back independence and freedom. I would definitely recommend the scheme and I have done so to friends who are need of transport to get to work. Don’t’ underestimate the scooters as they are extremely reliable . My experience of the scheme was great, and I was glad that I was successful in receiving a scooter via the scheme’.
Our Men in Sheds Humber Alliance supports sheds all over the East Riding , North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire- Comment from a local shedder who attends regularly, "The shed is brilliant, we have a laugh. Some people are busy all the time and others don't do a thing but sit and chat over a cuppa".
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Men in Sheds Project

Men in Sheds Project

The development of Sheds is supported by Humber and Wolds Rural Action (HWRA) in conjunction with other bodies across East Yorkshire and North and North East Lincolnshire. The project is funded by the Lottery Community Fund.

What is a Men's Shed?

A Men’s Shed is a larger version of the typical man’s shed in the garden – a place where he feels at home and pursues practical interests with a high degree of autonomy. A Men’s Shed offers this to a group of men where members share the tools and resources they need to work on projects of their own choosing, at their own pace and in a safe, friendly and inclusive venue.

It is a place of leisure where men come together, to work on projects. This could be making or mending in wood (carpentry, joinery, turning, carving, whittling, marquetry, furniture renovation) but may include metalworking (milling, sheet metal, welding) bike repair, gardening, electronics, tool renovation, boat renovation, model engineering (model railways, planes) and even building a car! Reclamation, reuse and restoration often feature strongly. (National Men’s Shed definition)

Men’s Sheds are for men over 18, living in a community and surrounding areas, who are experiencing social isolation, physical illness, disability, mental health issues or loneliness.

The Sheds will be led by the men who attend them, supported by HWRA, other organisations plus a network of volunteers, mentors, organisations and businesses. The “Shedders” will identify the types of activities they are most interested in and develop and grow around these themes.

Each shed is "shedder led" and achieves sustainability through it's own fund-raising activities. This could include providing services (painting and decorating, gardening, maintenance, bicycle, scooter, car reapairing) and selling products (upcycling unwanted items, metal, slate, cement, glass, rope products created).

To find a shed in your area see the link below

https://www.meninshedshumber.co.uk/find-a-shed/

Set up Support

If you would like to establish a Men's Shed in line with the National Men's Shed model, HWRA and our partners will work with you and other project partners to initially establish a need for a shed and work with you to develop a shed in your locality. 

If you would like to find out more about the Men in Sheds projects in the East Riding of Yorkshire or North and North East Lincolnshire,  become a “Shedder”, or know someone who would benefit from the Shed experience, volunteer, contribute a skill, tool or piece of equipment, offer potential premises for the Shed or would like to get involved in any way please contact us...

For more information contact Carole Johnson on 07983 479362 or email carole.johnson@hwrcc.org.uk

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