*THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED The aim of this cross-nation event is to demystify social prescribing* for Men’s Sheds, through presentations of Shedder experiences, recent research findings and a panel discussion and opportunity for Q&A. *Social prescribing is a community referral. GPs, nurses and other health care professionals can refer... read more →
Feb
04
Feb
01
The Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA) is delighted to announce the process for its latest partnership with the UK’s largest supplier of tools, Cromwell.Offering an unrivaled choice of products to all industries, professions and trades, Cromwell has now added Scottish Men’s Sheds to the list. As a result, SMSA Shed members will receive generous... read more →
Jan
28
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED If you missed the webinar ‘Spotlight on Men’s Sheds: The Impact on Individuals and Communities’, now is your opportunity to watch the 90-minute recording, including presentations and films from the SMSA, The Inverclyde Shed and Dr Danielle Hutcheon from Glasgow Caledonian University here... read more →
Jan
24
APPLY TODAY to the Scottish Community Alliance's Learning Exchange grant program Shed members of the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) qualify to apply for up to 100% of the accommodation and travel costs, to learn through the exchange of ideas and the sharing of common solutions with other Men’s Sheds/community groups across Scotland, through its... read more →
Jan
14
Becoming a father can be the happiest time in a man's life, but for some it can bring unexpected feelings of anxiety, stress and guilt. Until recently, mental health concerns for new dads were little understood and, often, went unaired. But some men, who have experienced postnatal depression, hope that... read more →
Dec
09
PLEASE NOTE: This event has now passed. Finally, after a long, pandemic-related pause, Claire Prenton's play - written with ten members of the Peebles and District Mens Shed in 2019-2020 - will enjoy a professional rehearsed reading on Saturday 29th January 2022 at 4.30pm at Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre... read more →
Dec
07
During the pandemic, the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) secured funding from the Scottish Government to provide vital funds to support Men’s Sheds in Scotland in crisis. The purpose of the £30,000 emergency pot was to reach those Sheds most severely affected by the pandemic that were struggling with financial pressures... read more →
Dec
07
The SMSA is delighted to present its December 2021 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 feel-good Christmas issue at your leisure using the downloadable pdf or... read more →
Nov
26
The Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA) represents the Scottish Men's Sheds Movement across many sectors as well as through our Scottish Ministers in Westminster. At the recent Westminster Hall Debate for International Men’s Day 2021 various Ministers shared the difficulties men and boys face in our modern society today. Men's... read more →
Nov
19
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) has today presented Westhill & District Men’s Shed with the esteemed ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ targe trophy to mark and celebrate International Men’s Day. Westhill & District Men’s Shed, the first-ever Men’s Shed in Scotland which opened in 2013, was crowned the... read more →