Monthly social gathering

Come spend a Sunday afternoon with us!

The Shed runs a monthly social gathering for trans masculine adults to connect, unwind, and spend time in community.

It’s a space where you can show up as you are - whether you’re feeling social, a bit quiet, or somewhere in between. Some people come along for a chat, others focus on an activity, and plenty just take things at their own pace.

What to expect

Each month has a loose activity to gather around. That might look like:

zine making
a crafternoon (bring your own project or use shared supplies)
board games
role-playing games
or something else entirely

You’re welcome to join in, do your own thing, or move between both.

The atmosphere tends to be relaxed and low-sensory. Conversations happen in small groups, and it’s always okay to step away or take a break if you need.

Who can attend

This space is for adults (18+). We welcome anyone who identifies as trans masculine including trans men, non-binary people and those exploring or questioning their gender. There are no expectations in terms of your gender presentation or transition.

Support workers are welcome to attend alongside the person they’re supporting.

Occasionally, some events may be open to invited allies, at the discretion of the person attending. Events listings will be clear whether an event is suitable for attendees to invite a partner, friend or other ally.

If you’re not sure whether it’s the right fit, you’re welcome to get in touch and ask.

When it happens

We meet on the fourth Sunday of each month (not always the last!!!), from 3pm to 5pm.

Some gatherings are run online or in a hybrid format, particularly over winter. Check the event listing for details each month.

Location and RSVP

For community safety, the location isn’t publicly listed.

If it’s your first time attending, you’ll need to RSVP or get in touch to receive the venue details. You can do this through the event listing or our contact form.

If you’ve been before and already have the details, you’re welcome to just turn up.

RSVPs are encouraged (it helps us plan), but they’re not required.

Accessibility

We aim to make this space as accessible as we can.

The venue we use is modern and designed with accessibility in mind. It includes:

step-free access throughout
lift access
accessible toilets
wide doorways
accessible parking nearby (permit required)

It’s located close to public transport, with additional on-street parking available.

The gatherings themselves are generally low-sensory. While there isn’t a dedicated quiet room, there are spaces you can move to if you need a break.

Masks are welcome, and you’re encouraged to do what works best for you. We recognise that accessibility looks different for everyone.

If you have specific access needs or questions, feel free to reach out—we’ll do our best to support you.

A note on the support available

This is a peer-based community space, not a crisis service. If you need a higher level of support than our space can provide, we encourage you to reach out to a mental health or crisis service.

We do our best to create a respectful and supportive environment for everyone. You can read more about how we hold the space in our Code of Conduct.

There is no cost for attending The Shed meetings. If you’re able to, and would like to help support us, you can make a donation or buy an annual membership.

Activities and socials

We run activities and socials and also support our members to run activities that interest them.

We love to hear suggestions for social activities and we're always up for trying something new. If you have ideas for things you'd like to do, drop a message in the facebook group or send us an email!