The exchange fostered stronger ties between our group and Cromarty Firth Men’s Shed members. It created opportunities for intergenerational and cross-community dialogue, ensuring inclusivity and reducing social isolation. Shed members demonstrated practical skills (woodworking, repair, crafting, ) and shared knowledge with our group. The exchange encouraged peer-to-peer learning, enhancing confidence and competence in hands-on activities, which aligned with our application’s outcome of increasing participants’ skills and furthering their ability to share this knowledge with others.

Learning Outcomes

•  Community Engagement & Inclusion.
• Skills Sharing & Capacity Building.
• Health & Wellbeing

"The Shed’s ethos of reusing materials and repairing items resonated with our project’s sustainability goals. Our exchange highlighted shared local resourcefulness and reduced waste, meeting environmental outcomes in our application. Overall we were able strengthen relationships between Maryburgh Men’s Shed and Cromarty Firth Men’s Shed, opening doors for future joint initiatives to support emphasis on building long-term partnerships and networks."