SMSA is delighted to present Edition 22 (June 2021) of The Scottish Shedder to our members and supporters. The Scottish Shedder features the latest news, events, DIY projects, recipes, personal stories, health matters and funding opportunities relevant to Men’s Sheds in Scotland. In this edition COVER STORY: Scottish Men's Sheds honoured with Queen's Award... read more →
Jun
22
Jun
21
Cumnock Shedders rev up for cartie race Cumnock Men’s Shed is gearing up for this year’s Royal Deeside Cartie Race 2021 on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July 2021 on the Kincardine Castle drive.Fraser Stone from the Corra Foundation who is helping to develop the Cumnock and District Men’s Shed... read more →
Jun
17
Apply to the SMSA by the end of June 2021! ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS FUND IS NOW CLOSED*** Has your Shed suffered financially due to the pandemic?Are you struggling to pay your bills (rent, energy, insurance etc)?Is your Shed facing permanent closure?Are there costs that are stopping you from reopening?Do you... read more →
Jun
16
***PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED*** The Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA) has so far allocated over 700 FREE Pathfindr Safe Distancing Assistants to 75 Men's Sheds across Scotland - to support safe social engagement and Shed re-openings - but time is running out if your Shed has not yet applied.... read more →
Jun
09
With Sheds reopening across Scotland, Sheds are going to be needed now more than ever to support men’s health and wellbeing. The SMSA ‘Find a Shed’ online map receives thousands of hits each month from potential Shedders and their family and friends searching for their local Shed in addition to individuals,... read more →
Jun
08
***THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED*** SMSA Chairman, David Gardner, is offering the chance for a budding young musician to win a dream guitar—a Washburn Festival EA10 Acoustic/Electric guitar in excellent condition. David said: “I recently attended a Men’s Wellbeing Day organised by North Ayrshire Council, Garnock Valley Men’s Shed and... read more →
Jun
02
Two Scottish Men's Sheds have been announced as winners of this year's Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) - the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK in recognition of their outstanding and diverse work to benefit their communities. Today's announcement, which coincides with Volunteers' Week (1-7 June), celebrates Aberchirder and District Men's... read more →
May
26
**PLEASE NOTE: This event has now passed** Men's Shed Govan is delighted to announce the second in its series of 'Author Talks' exclusive to Shedders in Scotland.This not-to-be-missed event, on Wednesday 9th June 2021 from 7-8pm, features leading Scottish crime fiction author – Craig Robertson. A former journalist, Craig worked on The Sunday... read more →
May
19
Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select ‘Scottish Men's Sheds Association’ as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. Amazon will donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases... read more →
May
18
The Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of Strathclyde and the Faculty of Engineering are teaming up to offer a unique eight-week project starting in June 2021 for budding product designers to uncover and develop their creative talents. This free online ‘Design for All’ pilot course will be led... read more →