When squirrels took a liking to the top bars of Valerie’s rose arch, it looked like the end of a beloved garden feature. Great chunks of wood had been gnawed away, leaving the arch damaged and fragile.

Thankfully, Valerie knew just where to turn.

She arrived at Sheddington with some new timber and one of the broken pieces in hand. In no time at all, our skilled volunteers and well-equipped workshop turned that hopeful bundle of wood into beautifully crafted replacements. New bars were cut to size, shaped with care, and prepared for treatment—all thanks to the precision of our machinery and the experience of those who love to lend a hand.

The result? A fully restored arch and one very happy gardener.

It’s What We Do at Sheddington

At Sheddington, we believe that making and mending together is more than just fixing things—it’s about community, connection, and supporting one another. Whether it’s restoring a rose arch, building something from scratch, or just enjoying the process of working with your hands, the Shed is here for it.

Got Something That Needs Mending?

Come along to the Shed. Bring your own project—or just your curiosity—and discover what’s possible when practical know-how meets community warmth.

🛠 Open Tuesday to Thursday and Saturdays
🪑 Fully equipped workshops
☕ Tea, conversation, and a welcoming space for all

Thank you to Valerie for sharing her rose arch story—it's a perfect example of Sheddington in action. Whether you’re a maker, mender, tea drinker, or just enjoy being part of something meaningful, we’d love to welcome you to the Shed.

Find out more at sheddington.org.

At the start of December, we were delighted to welcome Munira Wilson, our MP for Twickenham, to Sheddington. It was a pleasure to show her around and share the vibrant community activity that thrives here.

Munira was impressed by the wide range of initiatives we offer, including the repair work carried out by our team, the flourishing community garden, and the wellbeing projects that provide vital support to local residents.

We are thrilled that Munira accepted our invitation to become a Patron of Sheddington. Her support will help us continue to grow and serve our community.

We look forward to working closely with her in the future.

After being rained off earlier in the month, the Shufflers returned to London for a walk entitled Pleasure, Paradise and Pocket Parks. Starting at Waterloo we discovered a string of delightful green spaces and heard about their stories and some of the characters associated with them, before ending up with lunch just off Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.

We are hoping to plan another walk next month, so watch the calendar for more details!