The objective of the shed is to promote health and wellbeing in the community and we are interested to: i) recruit new members whether that is limited to coming along for company and a chat/coffee or active participation in some of our activities (note transport can be arranged if necessary); or ii) to hear ideas for wider community activities.
front seats of a campervan. Also, some new shelving material has been sourced, cut and installed at the Midmar School to help with storage of paper items.
In April we welcomed a visit from the Scottish Men’s Shed’s Association (SMSA). They were to have visited before, but on both occasions the weather got in the way (snow and floods). They appreciated
seeing what we do, and the progress that we have been making with the new Shed. Interestingly, despite the SMSA supporting over 200 Sheds across Scotland, the government has zero funding assigned to help the organization.
Every year it is a battle to get funding, and it takes a big effort not only from the SMSA, but also lobbying by our local MSP, who is a great supporter of the cause. If you would like to support the petition to call on the Scottish government to provide some regular funding, please do so here: 38degrees SMSA funding petition (link included on web version of newsletter or use this QR code). There are roughly 4200 signatures so far, with 5000 required for the issue to become a discussion in the Scottish parliament.
Shed Walks and the Repair Café’s are continuing, but at a slightly reduced interval. Meantime, if you need help with something, do please get in touch.
Morning Walks: 3rd June, 1st July (09:30 - 13:00) Repair Cafes: 23rd June, 24th August (14:00 - 16:00)
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