We welcome new members
Just turn up to our building next to the blue tower on either Tuesday or Fridays between 2 and 4, (also now Tuesdays between 5 and 7) we are always open these times and you are sure to get a welcome.
- Tuesdays 2 to 4
- Tuesdays 5 to 7
- Fridays 2 to 4
- Other times as needed
Also Ashington Elders and Veterans use the old workshop and the new workshop on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and some weekend to make an astonishing number of items to sell raising ££££ for the NHS and veterans charities.
What is Earth Balance Shed?
Our friendly Shed is a club and workshop for all interested people from Bedlington and surrounding area who like to remain active and socialize with others. We have a well-equipped workshop where people can make things in wood or metal or plastic, follow a hobby or interest, share skills, or just sit, relax, chat, and enjoy a cuppa in good company.
Some people work on their own projects, some like to make things in a group. We often do community tasks too
The Shed is a haven where people can make new friends and share a joke, an idea, or an experience.
Helping the Community
We are often asked to do jobs for local people. Surprisingly, these are the most popular and satisfying projects. For example we made a path for the Toby Henderson School for Autistic children so during covid they could have a separate exit. Also we made a free library and a raised bed for the new Cambois Community Centre.
Help us raise funds with easyfundraising
Click on this easyfundraising ad and sign up, then whenever you buy something online you will be invited to participate. It will cost you nothing, but Earth Balance Shed will receive a donation from the retailer.
We Have already raised £111.32!
April 2025 the Charity Commission has officially Registered Earth Balance Shed as a charity number 1213089.
We did need a little help with the legal language, but what we do has not changed.
From UKMSA:
- Connection, conversation and creation – that’s what joining a Shed is all about.
- Sheds encourage people to come together to make, repair and repurpose, supporting projects in their local communities.
- Improving wellbeing, reducing loneliness and combatting social isolation.
We are rather proud of our stairs and new mezzanine.
First small project!
