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Trophy handover at Foggie Men’s Shed

The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association visited Foggie/Aberchirder & District Men Shed today (24th September 2020) to collect the Scottish ‘Men’s Shed of the Year’ targe trophy ready to handover to 2020 winner, The Inverclyde Shed. ADMS was delighted to receive their replica trophy (created by David Young Training) to forever recognise them as the inaugural winner of the prestigious title in 2019.

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Win a free ticket to a ‘Travel Writing in Lockdown’ Zoom Seminar – DID YOU WIN IT?

SMSA has HAD free, yes FREE, tickets for three Shedders to enjoy an interactive learning class entitled ‘Travel Writing in Lockdown’. Watch the prize draw to see if you were amongst the lucky winners or if you want to buy your own ticket through Eventbrite – link in info section under the YouTube video or at the bottom of this post. https://youtu.be/Lhh4GIaz02E   Make a virtue of lockdown, learn a new skill to take back to the Shed when it

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Funding ensures charity’s survival to keep Scottish Shedders connected

The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), on the brink of closure, has secured vital funds to remain open and ensure Scottish Shedders stay connected during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. The £50,000 grant will allow SMSA to keep operating and innovatively create new pathways to social connectivity amongst the Men’s Sheds Movement in Scotland.  Jason Schroeder, Executive Officer of the SMSA, said: “We welcome these much-needed funds from the Scottish Government to enable us to continue this vital work

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Kinross & District Men’s Shed 3D Prints Face Shields For Key Workers

Kinross & District Men’s Shed (KDMS) is producing face shields to protect key workers on the front line during the Coronavirus pandemic. This vital piece of kit provides a barrier to stop workers from touching their face and also protection from the patient if they cough or sneeze.  KDMS is using 3D printers to make the Polylactic Acid (PLA) face shields and requests are coming in at a tremendous rate from the community.  KDMS Chairman, David Conner, said: “KDMS wanted to help

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