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Let's talk
Sometimes the hardest words are the first ones.
We're Cornish men. We're supposed to be as tough as the landscape around us. At least, that's what we're often told.
But bottling things up can leave any of us feeling isolated. Ned's Shed gives you somewhere easy-going to meet other men, share as much or as little as you like, and remember that you're not the only one.
You don't need a diagnosis and you don't need to prepare what to say. Turn up, put the kettle on and take it from there. It's company that counts.
How it works
Start wherever feels comfortable.
Join a local get-together or drop into a video chat. Talking is welcome, listening is enough.
Come as you are
There's no formal appointment. Join us for a walk, a brew, an activity or a relaxed chat.
Be heard
Share what's on your mind, listen to someone else or just enjoy some decent company.
Life in the Shed
More than a talking shop.
Conversation often comes more naturally when you're doing something alongside someone.
From the members
Men who've been there.
Real conversations start when someone feels able to go first.
“I never classed myself as a loner, but for a lot of reasons I found myself alone. Then I joined the Shed and made new friends.”
“I was widowed at an early age. Ned's Shed helped me begin again—and gave me an instant rugby team.”
“I was made redundant and had some health problems. The Shed helped me realise I wasn't the only one.”
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