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    Consultation Complete: SMSA Reopening Guidance for Scottish Sheds

    In lockdown, the SMSA is still advising all Sheds to remain closed—until further guidance is issued from The Scottish Government.  The Association has taken this…

    Michelle Wibrew 11/02/2021

    Research paper released—Men’s Sheds in Scotland: the potential for improving the health of men

    The latest research paper ‘Men’s Shed in Scotland; the potential for improving the health of men’ from Glasgow Caledonian University’s three-year Sheds for Sustainable Development Project…

    Michelle Wibrew 11/02/2021

    Request for SMSA Pathfindr Safe Distancing Assistants

    ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS FUND IS NOW CLOSED*** The SMSA has been trialing the Pathfindr Safe Distancing Assistants in ten Scottish Men’s Sheds – made possible…

    Michelle Wibrew 20/01/2021

    Trophy handover at Foggie Men’s Shed

    The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association visited Foggie/Aberchirder & District Men Shed today (24th September 2020) to collect the Scottish ‘Men’s Shed of the Year’ targe…

    Michelle Wibrew 24/09/2020

    Funding ensures charity’s survival to keep Scottish Shedders connected

    The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), on the brink of closure, has secured vital funds to remain open and ensure Scottish Shedders stay connected during…

    Michelle Wibrew 13/05/2020

    Kinross & District Men’s Shed 3D Prints Face Shields For Key Workers

    Kinross & District Men’s Shed (KDMS) is producing face shields to protect key workers on the front line during the Coronavirus pandemic. This vital piece of kit…

    Michelle Wibrew 11/04/2020

    Sir Harry Burns announced as patron of the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association

    The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sir Harry Burns – Professor of Global Public Health, University of Strathclyde…

    Michelle Wibrew 08/04/2020

    SMSA Hits Membership Milestone To Mark International Men’s Day

    The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is celebrating reaching a significant milestone on International Men’s Day by welcoming its 2,000th individual member. International Men’s Day,…

    Michelle Wibrew 19/11/2019

    Aberchirder Men’s Shed Scoops ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ Award

    Aberchirder and District Men’s Shed has scooped the award and title of the first ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ and a £500 cash prize…

    Jason Schroeder 12/09/2019

    Scottish Parliament debate Scottish Men’s Sheds

    Motion debated, That the Parliament recognises the important contribution that the Men’s Sheds movement makes to people’s wellbeing; notes that there are now sheds running…

    Jason Schroeder 26/03/2019
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