News - Scottish Men's Sheds Association

SMSA bids fond farewell to long-serving trustee and welcomes two new board members

Farewell to Dick Monaghan The SMSA announces the sad departure of long-standing Board member Richard Monaghan (from Moffat Men’s Shed), who has stepped down from his Trustee role due to health reasons. Richard has been a valued member of the SMSA Board and a passionate advocate for the Men’s Sheds movement across Scotland. His dedication, insight and unwavering commitment have left a lasting legacy. SMSA Chairman David Gardner paid tribute, saying: “On behalf of the Board and the wider SMSA

Inverness Shed takes top regional honour

Inverness Shed takes top regional honour in Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards 2025 The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) – Scotland’s largest member-led men’s health and wellbeing charity –is proud to announce that Inverness Men’s Shed has been selected as the Highlands and Islands Regional Winner in the Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards 2025. In the first year of the awards’ new regional format, Inverness Men’s Shed stood out for its outstanding commitment to community, craftsmanship,

Largs-based Shed wins West Coast (South) regional title

Largs-based Shed wins West Coast (South) regional title in Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards Clyde Coast and Cumbraes Men’s Shed has been named the West Coast (South) regional winner in this year’s Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards, run by the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) charity. Based at the Brisbane Centre on Bath Street in Largs, the Shed is open to members every Tuesday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm, offering a welcoming space where men

Houston and Killellan Men’s Shed takes top spot for West Coast (North)

Houston and Killellan Men’s Shed takes top spot for West Coast (North) Houston and Killellan Men’s Shed in Renfrewshire has been named the West Coast (North) regional winner in the Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards 2025, run by the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA). Based at West Halls, Main Street, Houston, the Shed opened its doors in October 2019, just months before the pandemic disrupted its plans. However, the group persevered and came back stronger post-COVID—building not just