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A Personal Story: Alex Hunter

A Personal Story: Alex Hunter Kirkmuirhill and Blackwood Men’s Shed (KBMS) member Alex Hunter—a Ministry of Defence veteran in his mid-70s with a newfound passion for bodging garden planters—reflects on the impact that the Shed has had on him. Alex said: “I joined KBMS when it first started up in 2019. We all had a meeting in the local community centre and the place was full with people keen to have their very own local Men’s Shed. “Forms were handed

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The Scottish Shedder Magazine

The Scottish Shedder Magazine Edition 44 – June 2025 The SMSA is proud to share the latest edition of The Scottish Shedder magazine with our 4,400+ members and subscribers. Inside this issue, you’ll discover the latest news and announcements, inspiring projects, and personal stories from Men’s Sheds across Scotland—along with updates from our partners, relevant opportunities, and important men’s health topics. So, grab yourself a cuppa, settle in, and enjoy the read! You can access the magazine as a downloadable

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SMSA charity and founder mark ten-year anniversary

The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) charity, the national support hub for 200+ Scottish Shed groups, and its founder Jason Schroeder, celebrate a decade championing men’s health and wellbeing and the growth and diversification of the Men’s Sheds movement in Scotland. SMSA Chief Executive Officer and founder Jason Schroeder said: “We are extremely thankful to be where we are today thanks to our main drivers, supporters and 4,200+ members over the years believing in this life-changing and life-saving men’s ‘health

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