A Personal Story: Andy Lorimer
The SMSA interviews Andy Lorimer, Vice-Chairman of Stonehaven & District Men’s Shed, who won the title of ‘Shedder of the Year’ 2021 in recognition of…
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Seth receives his new beach walker thanks to Remap project
Seth has Spina-Bifida and had always wanted to be able to walk and play with his family on the seafront. His regular walker was not…
The do’s and don’ts of social media for Sheds…
Working with Sheds across the nation, the SMSA team often hear about concerns arising over Shed social media accounts. There are so many opportunities to…
Inaugural meeting of the Global Men’s Shed Forum
On Monday evening (28th February), SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder and SMSA Chairman David Gardner will represent the Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement at the inaugural meeting…
Story Wagon—coming to a Shed near you?
The Story Wagon is a touring arts space providing free creative writing, story-telling and reading facilities and activities to communities across Scotland. The founder of…
Shed in the Spotlight: Hawick Men’s Shed
Following over a year of closure, and the Trustees taking this time to refurbish their building for post-COVID recovery, Hawick Men’s Shed has now reopened…
A Personal Story: Henry Johnson
The SMSA chats to Henry Johnson, founding member of Garnock Valley Men’s Shed (GVMS) and Chairman since its inception in 2018. At 77 years young, Henry…
Demystifying Social Prescribing for Men’s Sheds: A Cross-Nation Event
*THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED The aim of this cross-nation event is to demystify social prescribing* for Men’s Sheds, through presentations of Shedder experiences, recent…
SMSA launches new Shed member benefit through Cromwell Partnership
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is delighted to announce the process for its latest partnership with the UK’s largest supplier of tools, Cromwell. Offering an…
Shed Movement Showcase In Our Scottish Schools
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED If you missed the webinar ‘Spotlight on Men’s Sheds: The Impact on Individuals and Communities’, now is your…