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Honorary Doctorate for leading men’s health advocate

Champion of Men’s Health Honoured by RGU Jason Schroeder, the visionary behind Scotland’s largest men’s health and wellbeing charity, has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) by Robert Gordon University (RGU). This prestigious honour comes shortly after the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) was named a finalist at the Scottish Charity Awards 2025, and recognises Jason’s exceptional contribution to enhancing men’s lives across Scotland through innovative, community-driven initiatives. Click here to watch the presentation and Jason’s acceptance

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SMSA CEO encourages Wild West Show listeners to Head to the Shed!

SMSA CEO encourages Wild West Show listeners to Head to the Shed! SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder was interviewed* by Eileen West for River Dee Radio’s Wild West Show where he had the opportunity to share the story behind the SMSA and the Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement and encourage listeners to head to the Shed to see for themselves. *An excerpt from River Dee Radio’s Wild West Show with Eileen West. Approximate timings: Start— 17.00 mins The inspiration / early days

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The SMSA is a finalist in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards and needs your vote!

The SMSA is a finalist in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards and needs your vote! Your vote will help put Scottish Sheds on the map! The SMSA is a finalist in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards and needs your vote! The SMSA has been shortlisted for the first time in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards in the ‘Community Impact’ category and needs your vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ Award. Vote for the SMSA by 5pm on Tuesday 20th May 2025

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A Personal Story: Duncan Seymour

A Personal Story: Duncan Seymour The SMSA connects with Dalkeith Men’s Shed Vice-Chairman Duncan Seymour (56), a working Shedder who recently embarked on an eye-opening trip to Japan’s first pilot Men’s Shed—Pokke Kotan in Sapporo.  Duncan, a Maintenance Technician at an Early Learning Centre in Vogrie, said: “I heard about the Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement through word of mouth and joined just over a year ago. Although I am busy in my working life, I wanted to put in the

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