The Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022 is now available from the Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA).The publication features reports from the SMSA Chairman, Treasurer and Executive Officer; key highlights from the reporting period; and the financial statements.
Nov
15
Oct
18
The SMSA is delighted to present its October 2022 edition 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. In this edition: SMSA NEWS: The SMSA needs your supportSMSA Chief Executive Officer Jason... read more →
Oct
13
Carluke Men's Shed popped up at their local Scotmid store in Law during Men's Health Week in June 2022. The Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA) has teamed up with Scotmid yet again to offer Scottish Men's Sheds a promotional opportunity to mark International Men’s Day on Saturday 19th November 2022.During Men's Health... read more →
Oct
10
PLEASE NOTE: VOTING FOR THE 2022 AWARDS HAS NOW CLOSED. The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) has announced the top three Scottish Sheds, shortlisted by the SMSA’s Board of Trustees, for this prestigious award that recognises and rewards the contribution and life-changing impact that these vital volunteers – also known... read more →
Sep
30
On Wednesday 5th October 2022, Andy Caine will set off from John O'Groats to walk 900 miles south to Land's End to raise awareness of men's mental health and suicide in the UK. Over 10 weeks (weather-dependent), just a man and his back-pack, Andy's mission is to initiate and take... read more →
Sep
22
The new Energy Bill Relief Scheme will see energy prices for non-domestic energy customers such as businesses, charities and public sector organisations cut – protecting them from rising energy costs. Discounts will be applied to energy usage initially between 1st October 2022 and 31st March 2023. Click here for more... read more →
Sep
08
Nothing goes more hand in hand in a Men’s Shed than some banter over a brew and a good biccy and that is why the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) has teamed up with award-winning Scottish shortbread maker, Dean’s of Huntly, as they sponsor the ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the... read more →
Aug
30
The UK government has invested in social prescribing schemes to tackle loneliness and its associated health impacts. Social prescribing refers people with health problems into community-based support and initiatives to enable group and peer support. Men’s Sheds are one example of a community organisation with involvement in social prescribing and... read more →
Aug
16
The SMSA chats to Euan Martin (61)—ironically, on the day he was building his very own man shed in his garden—about how his experience with Scottish Men’s Sheds and the SMSA inspired him to co-write the play ‘Man Shed’ which is currently showing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Right Lines... read more →
Aug
16
After two years without a Shed building, the SMSA catches up with Orkney Men’s Shed Chairman Morgan Harcus to discuss their journey so far and their exciting plans for a fresh start at their new premises in Garson Park, Stromness. In October last year, it was announced that Orkney Men’s... read more →