'We put the pressure on to join Men in Sheds'

A group in Loughborough which began as a gathering to reduce loneliness and social isolation amongst elderly men has opened its doors to women.

There are more than a thousand Men in Sheds projects running across the country where members get together, talk and learn new skills.

But while many are aimed exclusively at men, the Loughborough group has taken the decision to admit women and members' wives.