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    Author: Michelle Wibrew

    A Personal Story: Rod Ainsworth

    A Personal Story: Rod Ainsworth When the SMSA received a letter from Rodney (Rod) Ainsworth, 80 years young from Lossiemouth Men’s Shed, expressing how much…

    Michelle Wibrew 11/10/2024

    Running Shed Meetings – Templates

    Templates to get your Shed started to run effective Shed committee meetings and Annual General Meetings (AGM): Committee Meeting – Agenda and Minutes Templates Men’s…

    Michelle Wibrew 19/04/2024

    A Personal Story: Ray Elliott

    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…

    Michelle Wibrew 16/05/2023

    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. John said:…

    Michelle Wibrew 16/05/2023

    Scottish Men’s Sheds Association welcomes funding cut reversal

    The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) – the national support hub for Men’s Shed groups across Scotland – has welcomed funding from the Scottish Government…

    Michelle Wibrew 18/04/2023

    Men’s Sheds aren’t just for the retired you know…

    The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), the national support hub for Men’s Sheds across Scotland, has launched its latest animation to attempt to break down…

    Michelle Wibrew 17/03/2023

    Scottish Men’s Sheds Association appoints new board member

    The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), the national support hub for Men’s Sheds across Scotland, today announces the appointment of a new Trustee. Francis Edwards…

    Michelle Wibrew 02/03/2023

    Scottish Men’s Sheds Association receives lottery boost

    The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), the national support hub for Men’s Sheds across Scotland, has received a funding boost from the National Lottery Community…

    Michelle Wibrew 28/02/2023

    Men’s health animation promotes keeping the ‘three nuts’ healthy

    Men’s health animation promotes keeping the ‘three nuts’ healthy The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) has launched the second in a series of men’s health…

    Michelle Wibrew 09/12/2022

    Bancon Homes formalises partnership with charity, Scottish Men’s Sheds

    Luxury homebuilder Bancon Homes today (Thursday 8th December 2022) announces that it has formalised its partnership with the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA). As part…

    Michelle Wibrew 08/12/2022
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