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A Personal Story: John McFall

A Personal Story: John McFall Retired chef and Kirkmuirhill and Blackwood Men’s Shed (KBMS) Member John McFall (75) shares his story of feeling ‘forgotten’ following his daughter’s death and subsequent marriage breakdown, turning to alcohol and being on the verge of taking his own life before joining, and feeling saved by, his local Men’s Shed. John said: “KBMS has been a lifesaver for me. I know that sounds quite dramatic but it literally has been. I came close to taking

Shed in the Spotlight – Inverurie Men’s Shed

Shed in the Spotlight – Inverurie Men’s Shed IDMS Members at the 10th anniversary gathering (Photo by Griselda McGregor) As Inverurie & District Men’s Shed (IDMS) marks their tenth year with a gathering of faces old and new to celebrate a decade of community, connections and camaraderie, their Chairman Alex Smith reflects on the highs and the lows of what has been achieved in that time and also shares their exciting plans for expansion to meet the needs and further

Shed in the Spotlight – Spey Shed

Shed in the Spotlight – Spey Shed The SMSA chats to Hamish Thom, Chairman of Spey Shed, which now has 25 members and growing steadily—so much so, that they are beginning to feel that they are already outgrowing their current premises. Could a future move be on the cards? Hamish said: “Four years ago, our local authority, The Highland Council, funded a woodwork teacher to open up on Friday afternoons for members of the local community to undertake woodwork activities

A Personal Story: Stuart Mackenzie

A Personal Story: Stuart Mackenzie The SMSA interviews 42-year-old Stuart Mackenzie who kindly offered his friends a lift to a meeting of their local Men’s Shed ten years ago but had no urge to go himself and thought that DIY meant ‘Don’t Involve Yourself’. Fast forward to present day, and he has a mad passion for woodwork and is the Chairman of Macmerry Men’s Shed. Stuart said: “I worked in the prison service (young offenders) for a few years when, in 2007,