A PROJECT which gives men the chance to learn new skills and make friends has received £580 from the Cheshire Freemason Charity.

Men in Sheds in Hartford was delighted to receive the gift from Freemason charity stewards Keith Howbrigg and Harry Wright.

The donation will enable the shed to add an air filtration system with the purchase of two new high volume units.

Men in Sheds is a project run by Age UK Cheshire.

The sheds are places where men over the age of 50 can come together to learn and share their skills and make new friends. They always guarantee a warm welcome and great banter within the shed community.

Activities include wood working and turning, pen making, bespoke commissions and community projects.