The SMSA is delighted to present the May 2024 edition of The Scottish Shedder magazine to our 3,900+ 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 matters.
Read this issue at your leisure using the downloadable pdf or flipbook version below.
What’s inside this issue:
SMSA—Scottish Government Funding Update
As the SMSA faced threat of closure due to the loss of its core funder since 2016, the Scottish Government, the charity provides an update on the current situation to members and supporters.
New SMSA Guidance for Shed Members
The SMSA has developed a new ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy’ template for Scottish Men’s Shed members along with new Dual Social Prescribing Guidance (in leaflet and poster format) to advise both Shed members and social prescribers.
SHED IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Troon Men’s Shed
Although it is early days for Troon Men’s Shed, the developing group is certainly making headway in their community to create a safe space for men to meet up for social and creative activities in Troon in Ayrshire to combat social isolation, boredom and loneliness. The Scottish Shedder covers their journey so far.
A PERSONAL STORY: Stuart Mackenzie, Lanark Men’s Shed
The SMSA interviews 42-year-old Stuart Mackenzie who kindly offered his friends a lift to a meeting of their local Men’s Shed ten years ago but had no urge to go himself and thought that DIY meant ‘Don’t Involve Yourself’. Fast forward to present day, and he has a mad passion for woodwork and is the Chairman of Macmerry Men’s Shed.
SHED LIFE: Inverclyde Shed secures funding for triple growth
Inverclyde Shed is celebrating its first year in their new ‘bigger and better’ Shed premises with some more great news. The Shed has been awarded £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund Scotland Awards for All Programme to develop three of their key future projects.
SHED LIFE: Bridge of Don Men’s Shed helps young learners grow
An intergeneration gardening project between Bridge of Don & District Men’s Shed and their ‘neighbour’, Forehill Primary School, has resulted in the Men’s Shed fully-funding a resource at the school to connect generations and work together for mutual benefit to help young learners grow!
SHED LIFE: Stonehouse Shed opens up their ‘back yard’
Following 18 months of hard work from a dedicated Shed Team, Stonehouse Men’s Shed officially opened up their ‘back yard’ on Saturday 25th May 2024—which will be a considerable new asset to the Shed members and local community.
SHED LIFE: Stonehaven & District Men’s Shed’s Alternative Energy Project
In September 2022, in view of the unprecedented increase in energy costs, Stonehaven & District Men’s Shed decided to pursue the possibility of installing its own means of generating power and heat to address their carbon footprint and do their bit towards Scotland’s target of reaching net zero.
SHED LIFE: Fire-hit Armadale Shed soon to be back in business!
It has been over a year now since a blaze broke out at Armadale Shed causing extensive damage. The Shed is thankful that no-one was hurt and is now gearing up for a new fresh start with their 40+ strong membership.
SHED LIFE: A new Shed, a new location and a fresh new start
St Andrews Men’s Shed’s ambitious relocation plans have come on leaps and bounds since The Scottish Shedder last reported back in our January issue.
And much more…
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NEXT DEADLINE (MARCH 2024 ISSUE): FRIDAY 19TH JULY 2024