Seth has Spina-Bifida and had always wanted to be able to walk and play with his family on the seafront. His regular walker was not suitable for the beach as his wheels would constantly sink in the sand. Banchory Shedder and Remap volunteer John Dunnett had just the solution. With... read more →
Mar
10
Mar
04
Working with Sheds across the nation, the SMSA team often hear about concerns arising over Shed social media accounts. There are so many opportunities to be gained through social media—and it should be considered as an extremely useful and positive tool—including raising awareness of your activities; sharing your latest news... read more →
Feb
25
On Monday evening (28th February), SMSA CEO Jason Schroeder and SMSA Chairman David Gardner will represent the Scottish Men’s Sheds Movement at the inaugural meeting of the Global Men’s Shed Forum—an alliance of international Men’s Sheds associations. The SMSA will join representatives from Australia, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand,... read more →
Feb
18
The Story Wagon is a touring arts space providing free creative writing, story-telling and reading facilities and activities to communities across Scotland. The founder of Story Wagon, Luke Winter, is a writer that makes stories happen. Luke said: “I moved to London in 2013 to do freelance work and that... read more →
Feb
17
Scotland’s Census is the official count of every person and household in the country. It usually takes place every 10 years. The census asks questions about people’s age, sex, home and living situation, employment, education and qualifications, as well as ethnicity. Every household in Scotland must complete the census and... read more →
Feb
15
Following over a year of closure, and the Trustees taking this time to refurbish their building for post-COVID recovery, Hawick Men’s Shed has now reopened and is ready to welcome new members. The SMSA chats to Shed Chairman Keith Torrington and Secretary Robert Mayhead to find out more. Keith, who... read more →
Feb
15
This is the first study to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of health endeavors in Sheds. Men’s Sheds attract a diverse cohort of men and, as such, have been identified as spaces with the potential to engage marginalized sub-populations with more structured health promotion. ‘Sheds for Life’ is a 10-week men’s health... read more →
Feb
15
The SMSA is delighted to present its February 2022 edition of The Scottish Shedder magazine. The Scottish Shedder features the latest news, events, DIY projects, recipes, personal stories and health matters relevant to Men's Sheds in Scotland. Read this issue at your leisure using the downloadable pdf. INSIDE THIS ISSUE:... read more →
Feb
04
SMSA Shed Members will soon receive their annual invoice for membership renewal (£25) for the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023.SMSA Member Sheds receive an array of exclusive membership benefits including: discounts from insurance partner, Greenwood Morelandthe cheapest electricity for Sheds through business partner, Citrus Energy Ltda 5% discount... read more →