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 (below).
Inside this edition:
SMSA NEWS: Funding update
SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder updates members and stakeholders on the SMSA’s present funding situation after welcoming funding from the Scottish Government for the 2023-2024 financial year staving off fears of the Association’s impending closure last month.
SMSA NEWS: New SMSA Trustee on first official Shed outing
New SMSA Trustee Francis Edwards brings three decades worth of health experience from working in the NHS and will represent Sheds in island communities. Read all about his first Shed visit, representing the national Association, as he attends the official opening of Orkney Men’s Shed in Stromness.
SHED IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Nairn Men’s Shed
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.
A PERSONAL STORY: Ray Elliott from Schotts Men’s Shed
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.
10th ANNIVERSARY: Macmerry Men’s Shed celebrates
Members of Macmerry Men’s Shed gathered to celebrate their 10th anniversary back where it all began in Macmerry Village Hall. The SMSA talks to Honorary President David Dickson (74) who was presented with a shield at the event in recognition of his pivotal role in the Shed’s success as founder and long-standing Chairman.
10th ANNIVERSARY: Macmerry Men’s Shed celebrates
Members of Macmerry Men’s Shed gathered to celebrate their 10th anniversary back where it all began in Macmerry Village Hall. The SMSA talks to Honorary President David Dickson (74) who was presented with a shield at the event in recognition of his pivotal role in the Shed’s success as founder and long-standing Chairman.
SHED LIFE: Inverclyde Shed begins a new chapter
Inverclyde Shed is revelling in success following the official opening of its new state-of-the-art facility at East Blackhall Street—a four-year journey to preserve a heritage asset in Greenock’s harbour area whilst fully maximising its potential to benefit the community for many years to come.
SHED LIFE: Govan Shedders reel in new activity
A great day out was had by all as a group of members from Men’s Shed Govan, SMSA’s ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ 2022, relaxed and bonded over a day’s fishing. Some lovely big fish were caught when the Men Shed’s fishing club had an outing at scenic Waterfront fishery near Coylton earlier this month.
SHED LIFE: The true worth of Men’s Sheds
When Pentlands Men’s Shed Member Scott Greenwood suffered some setbacks with his health, his fellow Shedders stepped up to remind him that they are, and always will be, his biggest supporters.
SHEDDER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Lanark Shedder completes Etape 2023
Lanark Men’s Shed Treasurer Joe Sheerin completes the charity bike ride Etape 2023 in five hours and 24 mins for a worthy cause.
SHED PROJECT: Dunbar Shed creates ‘Big John’
Dunbar Shed, along with local artist Gail Wallace, created a larger than life version of a local hero to celebrate Dunbar Civic Week’s annual parade.
SHED SHENANIGANS: Mind-boggling fundraiser has the Wee County community stumped
Wee County Men’s Shed has come up with a clever fundraiser that is frustrating people so much—as they try to guess what the mystery object is—that they are putting their hands in their pockets to find out.
And much more…
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