An old blacksmith's shop in South Wales has been transformed into a hub for the community.
Men's Shed Clydach is run by Belinda Gardiner, who took on the project after being inspired by other shed projects across the world.
Twice a week, the space becomes busy with people enjoying cups of tea, chatting, and getting involved with crafts, woodworking, and gardening.
Read more: You can find more stories from across Swansea here.
Belinda, 63, said: "We started three years ago in June. When I first heard about the Men's Sheds I wanted to do something like that in Clydach.
"I bought this place the year before I decided to open the Shed and it was born. People didn't know it was here.
"When I first started, it was all very rough and ready."
The Men's Shed movement, founded in Australia, was originally set up to improve the health and wellbeing of older men but the Clydach shed has female members too.
Belinda has volunteered in the Clydach community since her retirement from teaching. She goes above and beyond for anyone who needs it.
Since founding Men's Shed in 2019, Belinda has secured funding from various places to help the community hub grow.
Over lockdown, the "shedders" performed welfare checks on vulnerable people in the area and helped with shopping deliveries for those in need.
Belinda says the Shed has helped people struggling with their mental health and feelings of loneliness.
Belinda said: "It's gone from strength to strength really. We have people that come to the shed who are lonely or bereaved and may not have anyone at home to talk to.
"We are building a real community here. It doesn't matter if you come alone because as soon as you walk through the door, people want to know you."
As well as providing a safe space for the community, the Shed organise trips and activities. The shedders - many of whom are in their eighties - have recently taken part in rock climbing and canoeing.
Belinda said: "Some of the ladies were flying up and down that climbing wall. Noreen went all the way up and she's in her eighties! I think I was the worst one there!"
Noreen Todd, 86, said: "I've been coming here for three years now, since there was nothing here. We've been climbing, canoeing, and I've made some good friends."
Some members say that the Shed has completely changed their social life.
Joyce James, 81, said: "Before this, I would just be in the house. Since coming here, it made me want to do more. I now have something on every day of the week apart from one day. I use my scooter to get around and I have Parkinson's, but they will always help me.
"They are all just so helpful."
Many of the shedders have become good friends, and meet up for nights out at local restaurants and pubs.
As well as a place to chat, the Men's Shed is a hub of practical activity. Some of the shedders, overseen by chief woodworker Ken Gray, 86, use the shed to hone their practical skills.
The locals have made bird tables, garden ornaments and more in the small woodworking space, which they then sell to raise money for charity.
Ken said: "My father worked with wood in the 50s and 60s, so I have always had a play around with it.
"Coming here has been very helpful. I lost my wife eight years ago and I would just sit in the house. I have made some good friends here."
Belinda's big plans for the Shed were put on hold during the most recent Omicron wave. Now, she's looking forward to 2022.
She said: "We want to reach out into the community. We have been lucky enough to secure some funding to do that.
"We also want to get some more trips and events planned for the summer this year. And of course we are always welcoming new members, no matter where they are from."
You can find out more about Men's Shed Clydach here.
For news straight to your inbox sign up for one of our free newsletters here.
