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 former Chairman of Kinross & District Men’s Shed David Conner to its board. David, who... read more →
Jul
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Jun
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Safeguarding Adults Policy Template and Poster for Scottish Men’s Sheds Living a life free from harm and abuse is a fundamental human right and an essential requirement for our health and wellbeing. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Implementing a safeguarding adults policy and procedures not only promotes the importance of the... read more →
May
23
Community Asset Transfer Event - Rural Scottish CommunitiesRural Community Asset Ownership and Acquisition in ScotlandTuesday 6th June 2023 | 10am | Online An event for Scottish rural communities interested in community ownership and acquisition Our partner, Dr Danielle Hutcheon, Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health at Glasgow Caledonian University, is currently... read more →
May
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72-years-young veteran Ray Elliott shares his journey from Royal Engineer Commando with mountain and artic warfare training to Shotts Shedder and mentor and everything in between. Born in 1950 into the family haulage and scrapyard business, Ray did not need toys – he was the envy of many kids as... read more →
May
16
Nairn Men’s Shed Chairman John Rushforth tells the story of their Shed’s full steam-ahead journey to date at their 19th-century railway station hub. John said: “Seven years ago, a local public meeting was arranged to discuss the concept of Men’s Sheds and if there was demand and a need for... read more →
May
11
The SMSA is delighted to present its 32nd edition (May 2023) of The Scottish Shedder magazine. The Scottish Shedder features the latest news, events, DIY projects, personal stories and health matters relevant to Men’s Sheds in Scotland. Read this issue at your leisure using the downloadable pdf or flipbook version... read more →
Apr
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https://youtu.be/hDZDTxrYHU4 The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) – the national support hub for Men’s Shed groups across Scotland – has welcomed funding from the Scottish Government for the 2023-2024 financial year staving off fears of its impending closure this month. Addressing the Association’s 3,300+ individual members and 146 Shed members... read more →
Mar
17
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), the national support hub for Men’s Sheds across Scotland, has launched its latest animation to attempt to break down misconceptions that this successful health and wellbeing pathway is just for the retired. In the one-minute film, viewers get to meet Bob, a 32-year-old busy... read more →
Mar
02
Francis Edwards joins the SMSA Board The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), the national support hub for Men’s Sheds across Scotland, today announces the appointment of a new Trustee. Francis Edwards brings three decades worth of health experience from working in the NHS and will represent Sheds in island communities.... read more →
Feb
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The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), the national support hub for Men’s Sheds across Scotland, has received a funding boost from the National Lottery Community Fund's Awards for All Scotland programme to upgrade vital resources for its growing membership and deliver quality-assured data on this thriving men’s health Movement. The... read more →