Making and Repairing since 2025 — and planning where we’ll do it next
Mersea Shedders started in a garden shed. A few of us got together to repair things, make things, and — just as importantly — talk. Since then we’ve fixed treasured items for people across the island, taught each other new skills, and become a place where nobody has to be on their own.
But our little workshop can’t keep up. We’re working on plans for a permanent home for the Shedders, with room for everyone who wants to make, repair, learn — and share the coffee.
The plan (in progress)
We’re exploring a permanent workshop home on the West Mersea allotments.
What we’re aiming for:
A fully equipped workshop space for woodworking, repair and making
Our laser cutter/engraver properly housed and available to all members
Room to run workshop sessions where people learn design and making skills
A warm, dry, accessible social space — the tea and conversation are as important as the tools.
How can I help?
Support our planning application.
We will keep you up to date when our planning is submitted.
Become a member.
£10/month, no obligations, cancel or pause anytime.
Offer materials, tools or skills.
We welcome in-kind support; email [email protected].
Get in touch.
[email protected] or 07401 456789 — whether you can help with the project or just want to know more.
Find us (for now)
We currently meet at our garden workshop in Empress Avenue while our new home is in the works. New members and visitors welcome — email [email protected] or call 07401 456789.
Mersea Community Repair & Make — Registered Charity No. 1213334. View our Charity Commission record →
With thanks to everyone who has supported the Shedders so far — this island looks after its own.