The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sir Harry Burns - Professor of Global Public Health, University of Strathclyde - as patron of the charity for the next three years. Sir Harry Burns was the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland for nine years (September... read more →
Apr
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Mar
24
SMSA is delighted to present Edition 13 (March 2020) of The Scottish Shedder to our members and supporters. The publication is sent out to our 125 Member Sheds and over 2,200 subscribers. It features the latest news, events, DIY projects, recipes, personal stories, health matters and funding opportunities relevant to... read more →
Feb
11
SMSA is delighted to present Edition 12 (February 2020) of The Scottish Shedder to our members and supporters. The publication is sent out to our 123 Member Sheds and over 2,200 subscribers. It features the latest news, events, DIY projects, recipes, personal stories, health matters and funding opportunities relevant to... read more →
Nov
19
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is celebrating reaching a significant milestone on International Men’s Day by welcoming its 2,000th individual member. International Men’s Day, on the 19th November each year, celebrates the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities - putting the spotlight on positive... read more →
Nov
12
SMSA is delighted to present Edition 10 of the Scottish Shedder to our members and supporters. The publication is sent out to our 123 Member Sheds and over 2,000 subscribers and features the latest news, events, DIY projects, recipes, personal stories, health matters and funding opportunities relevant to Sheds in Scotland in... read more →
Oct
08
The Glasgow Caledonian University 'Sheds for Sustainable Development Project' - now in its second year of a three-year project - has released its next policy briefing outlining emerging findings from their in-depth study on the health and wellbeing impacts of Shed activity. The University will continue to produce these short policy briefings... read more →
Sep
23
A whole year has passed since 'The Scottish Shedder' was last published and, with a new Communications Officer in post, we are delighted to relaunch this to our readers. The publication covers the latest news and events, DIY projects, recipes, personal stories and funding and health matters relevant to Sheds... read more →
Sep
12
Aberchirder and District Men’s Shed has scooped the award and title of the first ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ and a £500 cash prize at the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 11th September 2019. Pictured Left to Right: James Paterson (Secretary of Aberchirder &... read more →
Aug
30
SMSA Scottish Men's Shed of the Year Award! Will it be your Shed? Tell us why your Shed deserves to be the Scottish Men's Shed of the Year. What has your Shed done for your community, a man or group of you who have gone above and beyond.... challenges you have... read more →
Aug
15
If you are a SMSA Member and/or a Shedder you are invited to an event we are holding at the wonderful and inspiring Carse of Gowrie Men's Shed in Dundee. The morning session will be an opportunity to hear from our partners and guest speakers about the benefits of the SMSA and Men's Sheds. The... read more →