We’re proud to share that Sheddington has been featured in a recent article by local news site Teddington Town, celebrating the energy, growth, and sense of purpose behind our community workshop.

The piece, titled “Teddington’s Own Community Workshop Is Booming”, was written by Stuart Higgins and published on 18th July 2025. You can read the full article here: https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2025/07/18/teddingtons-own-community-workshop-is-booming

Set in our much-loved refurbished wooden scout hut near St Mark’s Church, the article captures the essence of Sheddington as “a labyrinth of workshops and an Aladdin’s Cave of tools” – a place where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn, mend, make, and connect.

With insight from our team and members, the article reflects on the deeper value of what happens here. As our secretary Bruce says:

“We are a shed, but we are not a men’s shed.”

Sheddington is proudly open to everyone – women and men, older and younger people, experienced makers and complete beginners alike. The workshop offers opportunities to explore carpentry, welding, electrical repair, and more – always guided by our founding ethos: Meeting, Making, Mending.

We’re especially honoured that the article includes words from our patron, TV presenter James May, who describes the workshop as “good for mending the soul” – something we’ve seen time and time again in the friendships, creativity, and renewed confidence sparked here.

The feature also shines a light on our growing community garden, the well-equipped social space with a fitted kitchen, and our need for new volunteers to help with sessions, repairs, and day-to-day running.

We’re so pleased that Stuart Higgins and Teddington Town have helped spread the word about Sheddington’s mission – to create a welcoming, sustainable, and creative space for everyone.

👉 Read the full article here:
https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2025/07/18/teddingtons-own-community-workshop-is-booming
Written by Stuart Higgins, published on Teddington Town

Let us know if you'd like to visit, join, or volunteer. We’re always happy to welcome new faces and fresh ideas into the fold.

This beautiful teak table was spotted in a skip not far from St. Mark’s Road. With the owner’s kind permission, it was brought into the Sheddington workshop, where it began a new chapter.

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.