Mannok recently collaborated with a local Men’s Shed group, in Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, on an environmental, woodwork project to give its members the opportunity to work on a new project that will positively impact the environment and benefit their wellbeing.

Through creating almost 30 animal habitats, which will be installed across Mannok’s substantial landholdings, the community group is helping Mannok attract various birds, mammals, and insects to the local area and enhance biodiversity.

The project, which Mannok funded along with a donation to the Oak Healthy Living Centre’s Men’s Shed in Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, marks another step in the company’s action to enhance its land assets and contribute to local communities.

This was the first time the members of the Men Shed had created bug hotels, and bat, bird, and owl boxes in such a large scale. The woodwork project expanded their skills and provided a great sense of enthusiasm and achievement in the workshop, benefiting the men who are often attending to help their health and wellbeing and to keep their spirits up.

Commenting on how enjoyable this project was for all the men involved, the Men’s Shed Lisnaskea Project Coordinator, Paul Dolan, said, “Our Men’s Shed Group in Lisnaskea was set up to address the needs of the community, mainly from a health and wellbeing perspective, and we have thirty registered men who all have a range of chronic health conditions such as stroke, diabetes, and cancer, with some also having physical disabilities. Through woodwork projects, like this one with Mannok, we aim to provide a purposeful outlet with opportunities for socialisation.

“This environmental project has been very valuable for the group of men. The project not only provided a good sense of purpose for the men as they have made habitats which will benefit nature, but it also provided a new talking point for them, and socialisation is so important for their health and wellbeing.”

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