A Personal Story: Ray Elliott
72-years-young veteran Ray Elliott shares his journey from Royal Engineer Commando with mountain and artic warfare training to Shotts Shedder and mentor and everything in between. Born in 1950 into
The SMSA supports the creation and
development of Men's Sheds across Scotland
“Without that first contact with the SMSA, I strongly believe that our Shed would not exist.”
Aberchirder & District Men’s Shed
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association’s sole focus is to support, promote and represent Men’s Sheds and our members. We assist Scotland’s Shedders and their supporters to create Men’s Sheds in their community to benefit their health and wellbeing across Scotland. If you need help, inspiration or just a chat, you have come to the right place.
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MEN ATTENDING
SCOTTISH SHEDS
SCOTTISH SHEDS
10200
+
SMSA INDIVIDUAL
MEMBERS
MEMBERS
4999
SMSA SHED
MEMBERS
MEMBERS
80
LOCAL AUTHORITY
REGIONS
REGIONS
0
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Shed in the Spotlight – Nairn Men’s Shed
Nairn Men’s Shed Chairman John Rushforth tells the story of their Shed’s full steam-ahead journey to date at their 19th-century railway station hub. John said: “Seven years ago, a local
Scottish Men’s Sheds Association welcomes funding cut reversal
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) – the national support hub for Men’s Shed groups across Scotland – has welcomed funding from the Scottish Government for the 2023-2024 financial year
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