News - Scottish Men's Sheds Association

The SMSA is a finalist in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards and needs your vote!

The SMSA is a finalist in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards and needs your vote! Your vote will help put Scottish Sheds on the map! The SMSA is a finalist in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards and needs your vote! The SMSA has been shortlisted for the first time in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards in the ‘Community Impact’ category and needs your vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ Award. Vote for the SMSA by 5pm on Tuesday 20th May 2025

A Personal Story: Duncan Seymour

A Personal Story: Duncan Seymour The SMSA connects with Dalkeith Men’s Shed Vice-Chairman Duncan Seymour (56), a working Shedder who recently embarked on an eye-opening trip to Japan’s first pilot Men’s Shed—Pokke Kotan in Sapporo. Duncan, a Maintenance Technician at an Early Learning Centre in Vogrie, said: “I heard about the Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement through word of mouth and joined just over a year ago. Although I am busy in my working life, I wanted to put in the

Shed in the Spotlight – Stewarton Community Shed

Shed in the Spotlight – Stewarton Community Shed An East Ayrshire church has launched a Community Shed in its community to enable locals to learn new practical skills to make, repair and repurpose whilst combatting social isolation and loneliness and positively impact on the health and wellbeing of its members. Stewarton Community Shed is part of the Thrive Stewarton initiative—set up by John Knox Parish Church and the Presbytery of the South West to support people in their 20s to

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