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    Category: SMSA News

    New Shed on the Block celebrates double triumph

    They may have only officially opened in October of this year, but Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed is certainly making its mark as their…

    24/11/2023

    Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed crowned ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ 2023

    The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) has revealed the winner, chosen by the general public, of the 2023 ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ title…

    10/11/2023

    Shed in the Spotlight – Maryburgh Men’s Shed

    On the 29th June 2012, Maryburgh Primary School closed its doors for the very last time after 152 years and the community sadly watched a…

    06/10/2023

    A Personal Story: Alfie Wood

    The SMSA chats to RAF veteran and retired boat builder Alfie Wood (79) from Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed on what he gets out…

    06/10/2023

    SMSA receives funding boost to REACH more men

    Scottish Men’s Sheds Association receives funding boost to REACH more men The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), the national support hub for Men’s Sheds across…

    08/09/2023

    Shed in the Spotlight – Shed-na-mara

    Shed-na-mara operates from a former forestry building in the village of Achnamara on the shores of the scenic Loch Sween in North Knapdale, Argyll. Graham…

    01/08/2023

    A Personal Story: David Jarvis

    The SMSA interviews British Army Royal Signals veteran and Aberchirder Shedder David Jarvis (41) on why he chose to join his local Men’s Shed following…

    01/08/2023

    Former Kinross Shed Chairman joins Scottish Men’s Sheds Association board

    Former Kinross Shed Chairman joins Scottish Men’s Sheds Association board The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), the national support hub for Men’s Sheds across Scotland,…

    03/07/2023

    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
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