SMSA is delighted to present Edition 20 (March 2021) of The Scottish Shedder- as a downloadable pdf and flipbook version - to our members and supporters. The Scottish Shedder features the latest news, events, DIY projects, recipes, personal stories, health matters and funding opportunities relevant to Men's Sheds in Scotland. For full... read more →
Mar
30
Mar
25
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) has launched its first-ever manifesto, ahead of the Scottish Parliament Elections 2021, calling on politicians to support men’s health and wellbeing through Scottish Men’s Sheds. The Association, which is trailblazing the Men’s Sheds Movement in Scotland, recommends five key actions for politicians, invested groups... read more →
Jan
20
The SMSA has been trialing the Pathfindr Safe Distancing Assistants in ten Scottish Men's Sheds - made possible with funding from its partnership with the Scottish Community Alliance. Due to the success of this trial, the Association has now received full supported funding from The Scottish Government to roll this... read more →
Dec
15
FUNDS STILL AVAILABLE: APPLY TODAY! As part of the Scottish Government's winter package funding to tackle social isolation and loneliness, the Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA) has secured vital funds to support Men's Sheds in crisis in Scotland. The £30,000 emergency pot will assist Sheds, most severely affected by the pandemic, that are... read more →
Apr
14
Men's Sheds don't do politics in the Sheds but at the SMSA we work with all parties to support the Scottish Men's Sheds Movement. With the upcoming election and launch of SMSA’s first-ever Manifesto (and issue of this publication to all candidates), it was excellent to hear a leader of... read more →
Apr
13
SMSA’s Executive Officer, Jason Schroeder, was contacted by BBC Radio Scotland to review a short film and bring his perspective on it to the ‘Sunday Morning with Connie McLaughlin’ show following his appearance on their programme last year. The 15-minute film entitled ‘Born To Be Mild’ - which was shown... read more →
Apr
07
The SMSA has partnered up with The Royal Deeside Cartie Race 2021! The event—which will take place on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July 2021 on the Kincardine Castle drive as part of the Royal Deeside Motor Show—consists of teams that have built and race their own push-along racing carts. ... read more →
Mar
31
As we start approaching a time when lockdown will hopefully be easing soon and we start to consider re-opening our Shed doors once again, you might be keen to take a look at this social enterprise that caught our eye. 12 Guitars—currently based in Govan, Glasgow and formed by Gerry... read more →
Mar
29
On the 26th April 2021, Scotland will return to the levels system. On this date, it is hoped that Men's Sheds will be able to re-open their doors—in line with SMSA's ‘Reopening Guidance for Men’s Sheds in Scotland’—if they choose to do so.SMSA recommends that individual Shed committees now begin... read more →
Mar
23
Following the recent release of Men’s Sheds in Scotland research from Glasgow Caledonian University on the health benefits of Sheds, Shedders may be thinking more about health awareness and education for their members. With this in mind, Prostate Scotland would like to let Shedders know about a new opportunity available... read more →
Mar
22
Men’s Sheds Research Update Men’s Sheds as an alternative healthcare route? A qualitative study of the impact of Men’s Sheds on user’s health improvement behaviours Glasgow Caledonian University’s latest paper from the three-year Sheds for Sustainable Development Project has been published by the Bio-Medical Central (BMC) Public Health on the... read more →
Mar
16
The Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA) is urging Men's Sheds in Scotland to take the time to look into this 'Business Temporary Closure Fund' opportunity, through their local authority, to check if grants are available in your area and if your Shed is eligible. Please note that Sheds with charity rates... read more →