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Shed in the Spotlight – Portsoy Men’s Shed

Shed in the Spotlight – Portsoy Men’s Shed It’s only been a few months since Portsoy Men’s Shed had its first public meeting to gauge interest and it has been all guns blazing ever since. The group has made huge progress ‘doing up their toon’, been recognised in Parliament for their ‘outstanding community efforts’, moved into a temporary Shed home and if that wasn’t enough…they have a permanent Shedquarters building in sight for the future!Army veteran Richard Smith, Chair of

SMSA CEO encourages Wild West Show listeners to Head to the Shed!

SMSA CEO encourages Wild West Show listeners to Head to the Shed! SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder was interviewed* by Eileen West for River Dee Radio’s Wild West Show where he had the opportunity to share the story behind the SMSA and the Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement and encourage listeners to head to the Shed to see for themselves. *An excerpt from River Dee Radio’s Wild West Show with Eileen West. Approximate timings: Start— 17.00 mins The inspiration / early days

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