The SMSA is delighted to present Edition 33 (July 2023) of The Scottish Shedder magazine.
The Scottish Shedder features the latest news, events, DIY projects, personal stories and health matters relevant to Men’s Sheds in Scotland. Read this issue at your leisure using the downloadable pdf or flipbook version (below).
Inside this edition:
SMSA NEWS: SMSA Shed Health and Safety Video
Shed safety is of paramount importance and the SMSA has co-created a new film in collaboration with Stonehaven & District Men’s Shed, premium spirits producer Edrington and film producers and the largest specialist social media agency in Scotland We Are Hydrogen to help your members know the basics of good governance and health and safety protocols in the Shed.
SMSA AWARDS: Launch of ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ Awards 2023
The SMSA awards which recognise and reward the contribution that Men’s Sheds make and raise awareness of the huge impact that they are having in our Scottish communities are now open for 2023 applications. Scottish Sheds—that are SMSA Shed Members—must apply by midnight on Sunday 24th September 2023.
SMSA News: Safeguarding Adults Policy Template and Poster for SMSA Shed Members
Implementing a safeguarding adults policy and procedures not only promotes the importance of the protection of all of the people that come into contact with the Shed – and the prevention from any harm, abuse or neglect – but also ensures that there is a best practice framework in place should any safeguarding concerns arise.
Circular Communities Scotland’s Share and Repair Network and Scottish Men’s Sheds
With many Scottish Men’s Shed’s contributing towards a circular economy through reusing, repairing, repurposing and recycling materials in their communities, the SMSA—as a member of Circular Communities Scotland—caught up with their Share and Repair Network Coordinator to find out more about the Network and how Sheds can get involved.
SHED IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Shed-na-mara
Shed-na-mara operates from a former forestry building in the village of Achnamara on the shores of the scenic Loch Sween in North Knapdale, Argyll. Graham Walker shares their journey so far.
A PERSONAL STORY: David Jarvis from Aberchirder & District Men’s Shed
The SMSA interviews British Army Royal Signals veteran and Aberchirder Shedder David Jarvis (41) on why he chose to join his local Men’s Shed following medical discharge and how his resilience led to him representing the UK in this year’s Invictus Games.
SHED-TO-SHED VISITS: Connections, Camaraderie and Learning
Read all about Kirkmuirhill and Blackwood Men’s Shed visiting Biggar and Moffat Sheds; Rosyth Men’s Shed meeting Bayview and the Milngavie & Bearsden Shedders recent trip to Forth Valley.
SHED LIFE: Forth Valley Men’s Shed celebrates double award success
The members of Forth Valley Men’s Shed are reaping the rewards of all their hard work after scooping two prestigious awards at the Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface’s Volunteers’ Week 2023 Awards Ceremony.
SHED LIFE: Barrhead Men’s Shed – A Decade on
Barrhead Men’s Shed Secretary Robert Humphrey reflects on their journey—through good times and bad—as they approach their ten-year anniversary.
EVENTS: The ‘Man Shed’ show returns!
Right Lines Productions announces that it will return to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe and will also be going on the road to venues across Scotland with ‘Man Shed’, the solo theatre show starring Ron Emslie!
And much more…
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NEXT DEADLINE (September 2023 Issue): Friday 15th September 2023
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