SMSA – Scottish Government Funding Update
The SMSA welcomes today’s announcement (Tuesday 14th May 2024) that the Scottish Government has once again reversed its decision to cut all funding ties with…
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A Personal Story – Krzysztof Malkowski
The SMSA interviews Krzysztof Malkowski (33) from Lanark Men’s Shed (LMS) who is mentoring his fellow members on the creative world of 3D printing. Krzysztof…
Shed in the Spotlight – Livingston Community Shed
The SMSA takes a peek inside the doors of Livingston Community Shed in West Lothian which has flourished over the last year and just recently…
MOT4Men
A Tried-and-Tested Preventative Health MOT Initiative for Men Tips and advice from the SMSA to keep your body and mind in great shape The MOT4Men…
A Personal Story: Billy Christie
Almost ten years ago, William (Billy) Christie – the newly-elected Chairperson of Barrhead Men’s Shed – was diagnosed with testicular and prostate cancer and health…
Shed in the Spotlight – Dingwall Men’s Shed
The SMSA takes a peek at the almost-complete Dingwall & District Men’s Shed, ‘built by the community, for the community’ on a former skate park…
New animation: What is the SMSA and what do we do across Scotland?
Men’s Sheds are set up by and run by volunteers but who supports those volunteers in our Scottish communities? This is where the Scottish Men’s…
New Shed on the Block celebrates double triumph
They may have only officially opened in October of this year, but Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed is certainly making its mark as their…
Stonehaven & District Men’s Shed awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Each year since 2002, outstanding examples of volunteers making a difference in their communities have been celebrated through the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and…
Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed crowned ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ 2023
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) has revealed the winner, chosen by the general public, of the 2023 ‘Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year’ title…