Mick Jones announced as Leighton Buzzard & District Men's Shed 'Shedder of the Year'
"I'm absolutely delighted and very proud – it really is lovely to be given this”
Mick Jones, a stalwart of the Leighton Buzzard & District Men's Shed (LB&DMS) since it was formed just over two years ago, has been announced as Shedder of the Year 2026. The annual award was announced at the LB&DMS Shed's Annual General Meeting with a presentation of the organisation's Perpetual Shield following the next day at one of its regular sessions in the workshop of the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway.
The award is decided every year by the LB&DMS Trustees, and in his citation Chair Nigel Buchanan said, "Mick is very worthy winner of our Shedder of the Year trophy. He is always enthusiastic and supports all our activities. As well as being a talented craftsman and artist he is a good friend to all and an ambassador for the Shed. He is always in good humour with a joke at the ready, and most of all he makes a great cup of tea and coffee!"
Responding to the announcement, Mick Jones said: "I'm absolutely delighted and very proud – it really is lovely to be given this. But you know what? – it's not just about one person, for without everyone else I wouldn't be able to do what I do. For me, the Shed is all about teamwork, that's what makes it what it is. It's like they say: 'Teamwork makes the dream work', so I'd like to say a big thank you for the recognition and to all my friends here at the Shed."
Interested in joining the Shed?
Then visit www.lbshed.org, call 07734 105060 or drop in to any of its regular weekly sessions:
10:00-12:00 every Wednesday and Thursday at the Stonehenge Workshops of the Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway, Mile Tree Rd, LU7 9LA
14:00-16:00 every Tuesday at the Pages Park Pavillion, LU7 4RD
The Leighton Buzzard & District Men’s Shed
The purpose of Leighton Buzzard & District Men’s Shed is to promote the preservation and protection of men's good health for the public benefit. Membership of the Shed is open to, but not limited to, those who are retired, unemployed or have health issues. The Shed seeks to achieve its objectives through the provision of facilities for hobbies, recreation or other leisure time occupations, including practical interests, skills sharing, the learning of new skills, and helping with other community based projects.