Welcome to Horsforth Shed
A place to
Connect
Converse
Create


Who we are


What we do
We aim to help make our community thrive by offering workshop-based activities , a place where people get together and learn new skills in a supportive environment. There is well-equipped workshop with experienced staff together and - just as important - a social area for refreshments where folk can get to know each other over a cup of tea or coffee.
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Groups
Drop-in sessions
Operating on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1.00 - 3.00 pm we offer an open door to anyone interested in participating. It may be to learn new skills, complete a particular project or to meet up with others. There are no set fees, we operate on a ‘give as you are able’ basis.
Engagement focussed on particular groups
Since opening we have worked in partnership with Lighthouse (West Yorkshire), a charity based at St George’s Crypt in Leeds supporting those ‘battered and bruised by the storms of life.
School student support
On four mornings per week, we offer workshop-based activities for students who are in schools that offer specialist provision but lack their own workshops.
Specialist support
For individuals who may be facing various challenges. These operate by arrangement to help people focus on tasks to develop their skills and competences.
Short courses
In addition, from time to time we run short courses ranging from activities with Cubs and Brownie groups, sketching and watercolour classes to woodwork night school sessions.

All these sessions have two aspects
they are about making things and making friends

"Nick is a former Chartered Building Surveyor, now affected by Alzheimer’s and a regular attendee at the Shed. Mary his wife and carer writes:
Nick’s face lights up when he is told that he is going to the Shed. It is in his happy place and he so enjoys the environment and the banter. It is an important part of his weekly schedule, it’s a couple of hours of shining light! It is brilliant for me as it gives me a couple of hours respite knowing that he is there as I know it lifts both his mood and demeanour."
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"I think the Shed is an amazing place… Richard & Peter & other supporters willingly share knowledge and time to people like myself who really do need it."


“The Horsforth Shed has been a great find for me, offering a chance to have some creative time whilst being therapeutic and a way to ease the anxiety experienced following the problems and events of the last few years.”


"I really enjoyed spending some time at Horsforth Shed last week to find out more about their history, challenges and hopes for the future.
Safe supportive spaces like Horsforth Shed are vital in the community to help support mental wellbeing, reduce social isolation and support vulnerable people… I look forward to continuing to support the work that they do.”

All these sections have two aspects
they are about making things and making friends
"I think the Shed is an amazing place… Richard & Peter & other supporters willingly share knowledge and time to people like myself who really do need it."

"Nick is a former Chartered Building Surveyor, now affected by Alzheimer’s and a regular attendee at the Shed. Mary his wife and carer writes:
Nick’s face lights up when he is told that he is going to the Shed. It is in his happy place and he so enjoys the environment and the banter. It is an important part of his weekly schedule, it’s a couple of hours of shining light! It is brilliant for me as it gives me a couple of hours respite knowing that he is there as I know it lifts both his mood and demeanour."

"I really enjoyed spending some time at Horsforth Shed last week to find out more about their history, challenges and hopes for the future.
Safe supportive spaces like Horsforth Shed are vital in the community to help support mental wellbeing, reduce social isolation and support vulnerable people… I look forward to continuing to support the work that they do.”

I really enjoyed spending some time at Horsforth Shed last week to find out more about their history, challenges and hopes for the future.
Safe supportive spaces like Horsforth Shed are vital in the community to help support mental wellbeing, reduce social isolation and support vulnerable people… I look forward to continuing to support the work that they do.”


How To Find Us
Horsforth Shed
Leeds
LS18 5QW
How To Get In Touch
If you have any questions or inquiries please email our Shed Manager at horsforthshed@gmail.com
How To Find Us
Horsforth Shed
Leeds
LS18 5QW
How To Get In Touch
If you have any questions or inquiries please email our Shed Manager at horsforthshed@gmail.com
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