New Women’s Shed group set up in Navan

The official launch of a new Navan Women’s Shed group took place in Claremont Stadium last week. The group was established in February this year by Rita Brogan.

“After speaking to many friends I realised there was a need for a place for women of Navan to gather together in a shared space to connect," she stated.

“When I looked around to see what groups there were I could not find any. So, I took it upon myself to form the Navan Women’s Shed”.

The group's mission is to “provide a safe space for all women to reconnect with themselves and each other.

To empower women to share skills with each other and to also have the confidence to learn something new. To provide a non-judgemental environment to reduce isolation and improve connectivity”.

So far, women in the group range from early twenties all the way up to their eighties. “We are mothers, daughters, nieces, aunts, and grandmothers. Women all coming together for a common goal and a cup of tea. We will give women the opportunity to participate in various activities such as self-defence classes, car maintenance, sewing, special guest talks, and much more,” says Rita.

“Our logo is a bunch of yellow roses. A yellow rose is a symbol of friendship. Yellow roses with their sunshine colour show the joy and happiness that friends bring into our lives, and as such, the yellow rose is very appropriate symbol for our group.” Any women who are interested in joining the group, can join through the Facebook page Navan Women’s Shed. So far, the group has received support from Navan Shopping Centre and Dunnes Stores.

The group is appealing to the public to support the Women of Navan reach their full potential. To donate to the cause or offer any services, email navanwomensshed@gmail.com or call Rita on (087) 630 6448.