Men's sheds in Hartlepool could face extinction

For nearly seventy years, men in Hartlepool have retired to their ramshackle sheds to tinker, make tea and build a community.Up until now their rent has been covered by the local council - but they have now been told they'll have to cover the costs themselves - or face eviction.Gerard Tubb has been speaking to the some of the occupants about the importance of 'man time'. CONTAINS BLACK HOLE - REMOVED THIRD PARTY STILLS. Shows: Hartlepool sheds on shore, men cooking sausages and socialising in sheds. Interviews with Paul 'Mushy' Moore, cabin owner, Alan Gilmore, cabin owner and Ron Clark, Director, Middleton Cabin Owners LTD on 1 March 2019 in Hartlepool, United Kingdom