Shed in the Spotlight: Hawick Men’s Shed
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
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.
Facts & Figures
MEN ATTENDING SHEDS ACROSS 32 LOCAL AUTHORITIES
10200
SMSA INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
43000
SMSA SHED MEMBERS
100
SHEDS OPEN ACROSS SCOTLAND
100
SHEDS CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT
0
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An Economic Evaluation of ‘Sheds for Life’: A Community-Based Men’s Health Initiative for Men’s Sheds in Ireland
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
A Personal Story: Henry Johnson
The SMSA chats to Henry Johnson, founding member of Garnock Valley Men’s Shed (GVMS) and Chairman since its inception in 2018. At 77 years young, Henry announced that—after four years at
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