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. Read this issue at your leisure using the downloadable pdf or flipbook version (below).
In this edition:
SMSA NEWS: The SMSA needs your support
SMSA Chief Executive Officer Jason Schroeder asks in his Talking Sheds feature (on page 3) for your support. In February 2022, Scottish Ministers made the decision to stop statutory funding to the SMSA. Jason urges all who support the SMSA and the Scottish Men’s Shed Movement to talk to their MSP’s and lobby for a directional change.
SMSA NEWS: The SMSA hits two major membership milestones
The SMSA is celebrating hitting two major milestones with its individual membership scheme. The national association welcomed its 3,000th member and in the month of August, the SMSA also marked its highest intake of new members with a staggering 76 new individual members joining.
SHED IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Forth Valley Men’s Shed
Forth Valley Men’s Shed’s new Chairman Kenny Quinn talks to the SMSA to give an insight into their Shed’s six-year journey.
A PERSONAL STORY: Richard Packer from Fraserburgh & District Men’s Shed
The SMSA interviews veteran Richard Packer (52) on how joining the Shed—along with his service dog, Ace—and becoming a Trustee has impacted on his life.
SHED AWARDS: It’s time to vote!
Voting has now opened for the public to have their say on who will be crowned ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ 2022. The 2022 finalists are Inverurie & District Men’s Shed, Lanark Men’s Shed and Men’s Shed Govan.
SHED LIFE: Newton Stewart Men’s Shed secures new Pavillion home
The SMSA chats to Carl Annall, Secretary at Newton Stewart Men’s Shed who received the keys to their new home at The Pavilion on Kirroughtree Avenue in Minnigaff last month. The Shedders are currently busy in painting mode and transforming the facilities to meet the needs of their 46 members.
SHED LIFE: A ‘new beginning’ for Bridge of Don and District Men’s Shed
The SMSA’s visits Bridge of Don and District Men’s Shed to hear all about their big announcement that they have secured new rent-free premises at the former Oldmachar Community Preschool building on Jesmond Drive in Aberdeen.
SHED LIFE: Armadale Shed: Making intergenerational connections in the community
Over the last four years, Armadale Shed has worked in partnership with Armadale Academy to mentor and support their students to develop skills for life and work.
SHED PROJECT: Wee County Men’s Shed’s refurbishment of ‘The Devon Way’ Sign
Wee County Men’s Shed receives a request from the Dollar Community Development Trust to restore ‘The Devon Way’ Sign back to its former beauty.
SHED PROJECT: Aberchirder & District Shedder helps fellow members forge welding skills
Despite Covid delays, Aberchirder & District Men’s Shed’s new welding Shed is all fired up as their metal and forge master, Stan Smart starts mentoring his fellow Shedders.
And much more…
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The deadline for the next magazine (Edition 31, December 2022) is Friday 2nd December 2022.