A Personal Story: Alfie Wood
The SMSA chats to RAF veteran and retired boat builder Alfie Wood (79) from Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed on what he gets out of his local Men’s Shed. Alfie said: “I began working
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“Without that first contact with the SMSA, I strongly believe that our Shed would not exist.”
Aberchirder & District Men’s Shed
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association’s sole focus is to support, promote and represent Men’s Sheds and our members. We assist Scotland’s Shedders and their supporters to create Men’s Sheds in their community to benefit their health and wellbeing across Scotland. If you need help, inspiration or just a chat, you have come to the right place.
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10200
MEN ATTENDING SHEDS ACROSS 32 LOCAL AUTHORITIES
3999
SMSA INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
150
SMSA SHED
MEMBERS
MEMBERS
130
SHEDS OPEN ACROSS SCOTLAND
60
SHEDS CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT
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SMSA receives funding boost to REACH more men
Pictured: SMSA Development Officer Tim Green (in blue SMSA polo shirt) visiting Milngavie & Bearsden Men’s Shed for the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Shed Network Meeting Scottish Men’s Sheds Association receives funding boost to REACH
Shed in the Spotlight – Shed-na-mara
Shed-na-mara operates from a former forestry building in the village of Achnamara on the shores of the scenic Loch Sween in North Knapdale, Argyll. Graham Walker shares their journey so far… Graham said: “With easy
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In short. We already feel invigorated, more motivated, more active, healthier and indeed happier. Isn’t that what a Shed is about?
Your advice and help in negotiating and securing us a lease has been invaluable. We wish you every success in developing the SMSA to the point that every area in Scotland will have a regional advisor.
There have been times when the task ahead of us has seemed too much and without your presence to re-kindle our motivation we might have faltered.
Many thanks for such a fulsome conversation this morning. Both Lawson and I learnt a great deal from our chat and from your advice. Well Being!
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