Shed in the Spotlight: Orkney Men’s Shed
After two years without a Shed building, the SMSA catches up with Orkney Men’s Shed Chairman Morgan Harcus to discuss their journey so far and…
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New animation promotes that ‘men do talk’ in Men’s Sheds
Men don’t talk – that is the perception anyway. Some men struggle to open up about their feelings, experiences, struggles and health matters but the…
Does your Shed’s insurance policy cover any repair work?
Many Men’s Sheds offer a repair/fix-it service to members of the community to generate Shed funds however does the Shed’s insurance policy cover these items…
Shed in the Spotlight: Lanark Men’s Shed
With so much progress being made at Lanark Men’s Shed with their ongoing site renovation and the refurbishment of their new containers on Langloch Farm,…
A Personal Story: Mike Rowlinson
“Being busy with Shed life is currently my coping mechanism—I really do not know where I would be without it.” Mike Rowlinson, Secretary of Dunfermline…
Men’s Shed Debate in Scottish Parliament
Christine Grahame MSP brought another Men’s Shed debate to the Scottish Parliament chamber today (16th June 2022) to discuss and recognise the work that has…
Promotional Opportunity for Sheds during Men’s Health Week in Scotmid Stores
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) has teamed up with Scotmid to offer Scottish Men’s Sheds a promotional opportunity during Men’s Health Week (13th-19th June 2022) in…
MAN SHED, the show about Sheds, debuts at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August
Moray-based professional theatre company Right Lines Productions is delighted to announce its brand-new production will debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August as part…
SMSA attends a professional reading of ‘Men Don’t Talk’
On Saturday 7th May 2022, SMSA’s CEO Jason Schroeder and Development Officer Tim Green attended the reading of ‘Men Don’t Talk’ co-written by Clare Prenton…
Shed in the Spotlight: Biggar and District Men’s Shed
Towards the end of 2021, Biggar and District Men’s Shed moved to its new permanent location, at the former Walston Primary School, in Elsrickle. A…