A Personal Story: David Jarvis
The SMSA interviews British Army Royal Signals veteran and Aberchirder Shedder David Jarvis (41) on why he chose to join his local Men’s Shed following medical discharge and how his resilience led to him representing
Inspiring and supporting Men’s Sheds across Scotland.
The SMSA supports the creation and development of Men's Sheds across Scotland
“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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3999
SMSA INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
150
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MEMBERS
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SHEDS OPEN ACROSS SCOTLAND
60
SHEDS CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT
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Former Kinross Shed Chairman joins Scottish Men’s Sheds Association board
Former Kinross Shed Chairman joins Scottish Men’s Sheds Association board The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), the national support hub for Men’s Sheds across Scotland, has today (3rd July 2023) announced the appointment of the
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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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