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    Briefing Report: How Men’s Sheds are addressing male social isolation and loneliness

    The latest briefing report from Glasgow Caledonian University’s Sheds for Sustainable Development Project on how Men’s Sheds are addressing social isolation and loneliness is now available to…

    Michelle Wibrew 23/06/2021

    Are your Shed details up-to-date on the map?

    With Sheds reopening across Scotland, Sheds are going to be needed now more than ever to support men’s health and wellbeing. The SMSA ‘Find a Shed’…

    Michelle Wibrew 09/06/2021

    Scottish Men’s Sheds honoured with Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

    Two Scottish Men’s Sheds have been announced as winners of this year’s Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) – the highest award given to local volunteer groups…

    Michelle Wibrew 02/06/2021

    The SMSA becomes a member of Unforgotten Forces

    The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is pleased to announce that it is now an official member of the Unforgotten Forces consortium. Unforgotten Forces, led…

    Michelle Wibrew 29/04/2021

    Introducing 12 Guitars!

    As we start approaching a time when lockdown will hopefully be easing soon and we start to consider re-opening our Shed doors once again, you…

    Michelle Wibrew 31/03/2021

    Men’s Sheds as an alternative healthcare route? A qualitative study

    Men’s Sheds Research Update Men’s Sheds as an alternative healthcare route? A qualitative study of the impact of Men’s Sheds on user’s health improvement behaviours…

    Michelle Wibrew 22/03/2021

    Using the SMSA Logo/Brand

    How to use the SMSA logo in your promotional materials The SMSA logos are an important part of our brand—used in all our internal and external…

    Michelle Wibrew 01/03/2021

    SMSA National Conference now on our You Tube Channel

    If you missed the opportunity of the sold out Scottish Men’s Sheds Association national online conference on the 21st January 2021 you can now enjoy…

    Jason Schroeder 27/02/2021

    Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement debated in Scottish Parliament

    Today (Thursday 18th February 2021) at 5.05pm, The Scottish Parliament debated on the Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement during Members’ Business led by Maurice Corry MSP…

    Michelle Wibrew 18/02/2021

    Does your Shed’s constitution allow for virtual meetings/new Scottish law?

    ‘GRACE’ PERIOD COMING TO AN END: 3OTH MARCH 2021 During the course of the pandemic, many Men’s Sheds adopted new ways of conducting meetings by…

    Michelle Wibrew 18/02/2021
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