“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 Secretary of the new Dunfermline Men’s Shed Mike Rowlinson (70 years young) shares how focussing on getting the Shed up and running and making new friends has got him through the darkest of times following the recent death of his beloved wife, Helen. Mike said: “My wife and I moved from Scotland to
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 gone into the production of the one-act play, ‘Men Don’t Talk’ and Men’s Sheds in general as a vital support for many in Scotland’s communities. Jason Schroeder, SMSA Chief Executive Officer said: “The SMSA would like to thank Christine Grahame MSP and all the MSP’s who supported the motion and their ongoing support to us
On the 12th May 2022, 13 members of the St Andrews Men’s Shed hit the road to visit the Aboyne & District Men’s Shed on a learning visit fully funded (£700 expenses) by the Scottish Community Alliance’s Community Learning Exchange and endorsed by the SMSA. John Meek, St Andrews Men’s Shed Treasurer, said: “The purpose of the visit was to help us better understand what we need to do to establish new premises. Topics for discussion, amongst other things, were
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 35 Scotmid stores. To kick off Men’s Health Week, these 35 Scotmid stores are offering a full-day exhibition space – to accommodate a 6ft table, banner and up to two Shed representatives – to a local Men’s Shed on Monday 13th June 2022 (9.30am-6.30pm) to raise awareness of the Shed and attract new members. As Scotmid
