A Personal Story: Alex Hunter
A Personal Story: Alex Hunter Kirkmuirhill and Blackwood Men’s Shed (KBMS) member Alex Hunter—a Ministry of Defence veteran in his mid-70s with a newfound passion…
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Do not suffer in silence this festive period
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SMSA charity and founder mark ten-year anniversary
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) charity, the national support hub for 200+ Scottish Shed groups, and its founder Jason Schroeder, celebrate a decade championing…
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…
Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed does it again!
‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ winner announced at national Men’s Sheds Association’s 10th anniversary celebrations Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed has only gone…
Presentation of SMSA Annual Accounts 2023-2024
As part of the AGM business section of the SMSA Gathering and Day Conference on Friday 4th October 2024, the SMSA will present its Annual…
‘Men Don’t Talk’ Play to give pre-tour preview at SMSA Gathering
‘Men Don’t Talk’ – a play exploring masculinity, mental health and Men’s Sheds – will feature at the SMSA gathering next month! ‘Men Don’t Talk’…
Probable Suicides Statistics 2023
The SMSA is shocked and saddened to read the Probable Statistics 2023 released by the Scottish Government today (13th Aug 2024). SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder…
Glasgow Caledonian University secures funding for additional Men’s Shed research
Glasgow Caledonian University’s (GCU) Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health has secured funding for a co-design community project to develop realist programme theories around…
SMSA – Scottish Government Funding Update
The SMSA welcomes today’s announcement (Tuesday 14th May 2024) that the Scottish Government has once again reversed its decision to cut all funding ties with…