On Wednesday 30th November, Growing in the City held their regular Men’s Shed Manchester session in Openshaw. People can drop in to take part in outdoor activities such as woodwork and gardening and the sessions are open to anyone. Working with people who are in similar situations, fellowship and social interaction are just some of the reasons that participants get involved. It is mainly men who attend and their ages have been anywhere from mid-30s to past retirement age.
On Wednesday, they were making a log store, collecting materials donated by Manchester College and moving a 20 tonne mound of soil that had also been donated with wheelbarrows and shovels. A volunteer runs the session and there are also volunteer mentors who run activities for small teams. The sessions provide social benefits for both participants and the local community by increasing interaction and improving the local environment.
