The UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) has announced that its premier annual event, ShedFest, will be returning to the Worcester University Arena on Thursday, July 10th, 2025. Along with the event, the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will also take place on the same day.
ShedFest is a celebration of the vibrant Men’s Sheds community, featuring live craft demonstrations, hands-on workshops, engaging seminars, and a dynamic exhibition hall showcasing resources, partner organisations, and community groups. This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Stuart Robinson MBE, a Paralympic gold medalist in wheelchair rugby and two-time Invictus Games champion. Robinson, a former RAF gunner who lost both legs in an IED explosion in Afghanistan in 2013, has become a leading figure in international wheelchair rugby.
The event aims to bring together Shedders, supporters, partners, and health and wellbeing organisations from across the UK to celebrate the achievements and growing impact of the Men’s Sheds movement. Exhibitors and live demonstrations will be on display throughout the day, offering practical advice, creative inspiration, and new resources for Sheds nationwide. Participants include Chris Fisher – The Blind Woodturner, Titefix, Carveco, Hobsons Brewery, Glo Force, Camerados, Greyhound Rescue Wales, Diageo, Alzheimers Society, St John’s Ambulance, Lions and Arthritis Action. In addition, there will be pole lathe demonstrations and heritage specialists making coracles and chain mail.
As part of the day’s programme, the UKMSA AGM will give members the opportunity to hear directly from the leadership team, vote on key matters, and help shape the future direction of the organisation. Rob Lloyd, chair of UKMSA trustees, expressed his excitement for the event, stating, “I’m looking forward to meeting Shedders from across the UK and hearing more about the incredible work happening in Sheds every day. ShedFest is a celebration of the community, camaraderie and creativity that defines the movement.”
He also mentioned that this year, the organisation will be advancing its national Armed Forces and Veterans Sheds Strategy, including a new Armed Forces Accreditation Scheme to better support veterans within existing Sheds and encourage the creation of new ones. The UKMSA is honored to have Stuart Robinson, a truly inspiring ex-serviceman and gold medalist, open this year’s event.
The event is open to all and promises to be a day filled with learning, inspiration, and celebration of the Men’s Sheds community. For more information and to register for the event, please visit the UKMSA website.
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