Hook Shed is inspired by, and affiliated to, the UK Men's Shed Association. This, in turn, stems from the organisation that, officially, started in Australia in the 1980's. We recognise that changes in the workplace has meant that the concept of a shed is of value to women, as it is for men. 

From the UKMSA website FAQ's:

"While precursors existed elsewhere, the Men’s Sheds movement officially began in the 1980s in Australia. Inspired by Australia’s success, Men’s Sheds started appearing in other countries: In New Zealand in 2005, Ireland in 2009 and in the UK from 2011. The movement has now reached Ireland, Canada, United States, Iceland, Japan, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Spain, Kenya and South Africa. There are several books written on the subject. It can be argued the need for Sheds was not previously necessary and has grown with the dissolution of other parts of our workplace and social groups such as working mans clubs – and so the rise of Men’s Sheds is necessary"