About us

Bitterne Shed Club (BSC) is like a typical garden shed providing a place where men can make or mend things, but in the company of other men.  Group working has been shown to improve both mental and physical health, giving the opportunity to exchange knowledge and skills whilst enjoying chat and banter with other members.  Members undertake projects for the community, individuals and themselves using an increasing array of tools. 

We are open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30am to 12:00. We can be found just off Holy Saviour Church car park, not far from the junction between Bursledon Road and White's Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 7NP.  (What3Words: blunt.crib.richer) 

Currently Wednesday is the main day of the week when it is pretty certain that two or more of the committee members will be present to answer any questions you may have as a prospective member.

We have 35 paid up members for 2026-2027 (our membership year runs from 1st July each year), nearly all of whom are actively involved in the club. Some are extremely skilled (as you can see from elsewhere on this website), but woodworking skills are not required. Others are learning, and there are still others whose main talents lie elsewhere. So do not be put off, even if you have no woodworking competence at all.

Full Membership for 2026-2027 is £40 per year.  Once over half the year has passed (the membership year runs from 1st July each year), new full members will just pay pro rata. In other words, those joining in April 2027 will pay for just a quarter of a year (£10.00), from April to June 2027.

email: bitterneshedclub@gmail.com .

This page is at  https://sites.google.com/view/bitterneshedclub/home .  A more memorable shortcut to it is:  tinyurl.com/bitterneshedclub  

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Where we are

Here we are on Google Maps

A closer up view

If you have the what 3 words app, there are various combinations that will find us, but this one definitely will.

Our space

Our main shed is a large converted shipping container, with windows, power and water. This picture gives an idea, but as you can see, machinery has been taken outside. If the weather permits, most people prefer to work outside.

Here are inside views of our main container, showing the inside working area, tools, etc.

We have other sheds, some of which are more containers, and some (like this one) canvas. These are used mostly for storage of wood, machinery, and chairs and tables for coffee break. It is possible to work inside this canvas shed, but it is a fine day, and as you can see, our members are preferring to work outside.

Some of our other sheds: