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Join us at the Fressingfield Shed to craft, grow, and connect with friendly neighbours.

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Welcome to the Shed

A friendly hub in rural Suffolk where retired locals gather to craft, garden, and connect.

Sunlit workshop corner with woodworking tools neatly arranged on a wooden bench.
Sunlit workshop corner with woodworking tools neatly arranged on a wooden bench.
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Community members sewing colorful fabrics together in a bright, cozy room.
Community members sewing colorful fabrics together in a bright, cozy room.
Lush garden beds bursting with vegetables and flowers tended by smiling gardeners.
Lush garden beds bursting with vegetables and flowers tended by smiling gardeners.

Our Mission

To ease isolation and boost wellbeing through crafting, gardening, and warm community spirit.

Our Activities

Join us for woodworking, sewing, gardening, and more in a friendly space.

A group of retired community members happily working together on a woodworking project inside the Fressingfield Shed.
A group of retired community members happily working together on a woodworking project inside the Fressingfield Shed.
Bright garden beds blooming with flowers and vegetables tended by smiling local volunteers.
Bright garden beds blooming with flowers and vegetables tended by smiling local volunteers.
Woodworking

Craft wooden pieces while sharing stories and laughter with neighbours.

Gardening

Grow fresh plants and enjoy peaceful moments in our community garden.

A group of smiling retirees gathered around a woodworking bench, crafting together in a sunlit shed.
A group of smiling retirees gathered around a woodworking bench, crafting together in a sunlit shed.

Create

Moments of joy and connection in the Fressingfield Shed

Hands carefully sewing fabric pieces in a cozy corner filled with colorful threads and patterns.
Hands carefully sewing fabric pieces in a cozy corner filled with colorful threads and patterns.
A vibrant garden patch with blooming flowers and vegetables, tended by community members.
A vibrant garden patch with blooming flowers and vegetables, tended by community members.

Our Projects

Hands-on activities that bring us together.

Close-up of hands shaping wood on a lathe in a cozy workshop.
Close-up of hands shaping wood on a lathe in a cozy workshop.
Woodturning

Crafting beautiful wooden pieces with care.

A vibrant garden bed blooming with colorful flowers and fresh vegetables.
A vibrant garden bed blooming with colorful flowers and fresh vegetables.
Gardening

Growing together in our community garden.

A group gathered around a table sewing fabric with smiles and chatter.
A group gathered around a table sewing fabric with smiles and chatter.
Printed artworks drying on racks in a sunlit corner of the shed.
Printed artworks drying on racks in a sunlit corner of the shed.
Sewing

Stitching warmth and friendship stitch by stitch.

Printing

Creating prints that tell our community’s story.

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Joining the Fressingfield Shed has brightened my weeks and brought new friends into my life.

Joan B.

A smiling elderly woman holding a handmade wooden birdhouse inside a cozy workshop.
A smiling elderly woman holding a handmade wooden birdhouse inside a cozy workshop.

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Our Spot

Nestled in the heart of rural Suffolk, the Fressingfield Shed is your friendly community hub.

Address

The Green, Fressingfield IP21 5QX

Hours

Mon-Fri 9-5

Address

Community Garden, Fressingfield

Hours

Sat-Sun 10-4

Common Questions

Who can join?

Our community welcomes everyone, especially retired locals.

What activities run?

We offer woodworking, sewing, printing, gardening, and more.

Do I need experience?

No experience needed; we support all skill levels with friendly guidance.

Just drop by or contact us to get started easily.

How do I join?
Are there fees?

We keep costs low to ensure everyone can participate.

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Get in

Reach out to join or ask about our workshops

Socials
Subscribe to our e-newsletter sent out a few times a year (members are opt-in subscribed when they join)

Registered Charity: 1203217 Incorporated 23 May 2023

opening hours
workshop:
Tuesdays 10 - 12 workshop & garden
Thursdays 10 - 12 workshop & garden
Friday mornings modelmaking (dust free)

Sewing:
Mondays 11am-1pm patchwork quilting group
First Fri of the month, 2-4pm drop in sewing group - Sew Social
Last Mon of the month 7pm-9pm Sew with a tutor

Printing:
Printmaking on the third Thursday evening monthly at 7-9pm

otherwise drop in by appointment

New Street, Fressingfield, Suffolk IP21 5PG
(behind the Methodist Chapel parking lot)

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