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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

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Dalkeith Men’s Shed takes regional glory

Dalkeith Men’s Shed takes regional glory 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 – today announced Dalkeith Men’s Shed as the East Coast (South) regional winner in the revamped Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards 2025. In the first year featuring a regional spotlight, Dalkeith stood out for its powerful mix of community impact, creative projects, and a growing international partnership

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St Andrews Men’s Shed celebrates regional win

St Andrews Men’s Shed celebrates regional win in Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards 2025 St Andrews Men’s Shed (SAMS) has been named the East Coast (North) regional winner in the Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards 2025, run by the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA)—Scotland’s largest member-led men’s health and wellbeing charity. This prestigious recognition comes as SAMS reaches a major milestone—completing the transformation of a once-empty site at Craigtoun Country Park into a purpose-built Shed filled

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Five regional champions crowned in Scottish Men’s Sheds of the Year Awards 2025

The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is proud to announce the five regional winners of the Scottish Men’s Sheds of the Year Awards 2025, following a record number of applications from across the country. 2025 marks the first year of a new regional format introduced by the SMSA to celebrate a wider range of Sheds across Scotland and highlight the rich diversity and impact of local Men’s Sheds in each area. This year’s regional champions are: Region 1: East Coast

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