The Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 is now available from the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA). The publication features reports from the SMSA Chairman, Treasurer, Development Officer, and Chief Executive Officer in addition to key highlights from the reporting period... read more →
Nov
16
Nov
14
Each year since 2002, outstanding examples of volunteers making a difference in their communities have been celebrated through the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and now, in 2023, Stonehaven & District Men’s Shed has become the first Scottish Men’s Shed to be recognised through The King’s Award for Voluntary Service... read more →
Nov
10
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) has revealed the winner, chosen by the general public, of the 2023 ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ title as Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed at their national gathering, AGM and awards event today. The announcement was made following three weeks of public... read more →
Oct
31
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED SMSA members are invited to attend a national gathering hosted by the Scottish Men's Sheds Association. The not-to-be-missed event affords the opportunity for Men's Sheds across Scotland to connect, share and learn. The jam-packed agenda will allow plenty of time for networking, a fun... read more →
Oct
09
Banff, Macduff & District Men's Shed Carluke Men's Shed Carse of Gowrie Men's Shed THE PUBLIC VOTE HAS NOW CLOSED, THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE AWARDS EVENT CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT ON FRIDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2023 The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), the national support hub... read more →
Oct
06
On the 29th June 2012, Maryburgh Primary School closed its doors for the very last time after 152 years and the community sadly watched a much-loved building deteriorate before their very eyes until a group of local men came up with a plan during the pandemic. Andy Barnett, Treasurer of... read more →
Sep
26
The SMSA is delighted to present the September 2023 edition of The Scottish Shedder magazine to our 3,500+ members and subscribers. The Scottish Shedder features the latest news, events, projects and personal stories from Men's Sheds across Scotland as well as promoting relevant opportunities and raising awareness of men's health... read more →
Sep
08
SMSA Development Officer Tim Green (in blue SMSA polo shirt) visiting Milngavie & Bearsden Men's Shed for the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Shed Network Meeting last month. Scottish Men’s Sheds Association receives funding boost to REACH more men The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), the national support hub for Men’s... read more →
Aug
01
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 access to the water, Achnamara was the perfect place to build a community coastal rowing... read more →