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Hello there!
Spring is in full swing! It's amazing how much a bit of sunshine can create a sense of optimism! We're feeling pretty upbeat about this year, Sheds have begun planning their comeback and we're pretty excited about it!

The Great Big Shed Quizzes!

Do you know your red roses from your white roses? Crème anglaise from your custard? Join us for the Great Big Saint George’s Day Shed Quiz. Friday 23^rd April 2021 – Zoom Room opens at 1830 Link to event here! Great prizes to be won from Axminster!

We won funding for Research into Sheds!

University College London (UCL) are funding six research projects looking at interventions to reduce loneliness, social isolation and promote mental health. We are delighted to announce that UK Men’s Sheds Association has been chosen as one of them! Read On

Fundraising Opportunities

Leeds Building Society - CLICK HERE

Ford Britain Trust - CLICK HERE

GarfieldWeston - CLICK HERE

UK Community Foundations - CLICK HERE

Screwfix Foundation - CLICK HERE

Crowdfund Kent - CLICK HERE

Heritage Lottery Fund - CLICK HERE

Stress Awareness with Dr Chris Manning

Stress is protective, normal and in a healthy way, has evolved to get us out of danger and harm... Surprised? Read On!

Meet an Ambassador

Hi, I have been asked to write a ‘few’ words about myself, and how finding Men's Sheds has been a wonderful, rewarding and, at times, stressful journey over the past four years... Read On!

Welcome back Laura!

Hello, Sheds and Shedders! I’m Laura Winkley, Membership and Support Officer at UK Men’s Sheds, coming back to support Sheds from my lockdown year on adoption leave! More

Homegrown stories from the Sheds!

Silvers’ Covid-19 Safety Action Plan

Heathfield Men’s Shed launches (and meets Roger Daltry from ‘The Who’)!

News from Tasmania!

Men’s Sheds Exhibition at the Tetley

Beer Men’s Shed – getting ready for the next step

Fix-it TV – which is your favourite?

The love project with Colin Porter

Sheds In the News!

Keep up on the latest happenings in Men's Sheds across the UK. Let us know what your Shed is doing at newsletter@ukmsa.org.uk. Read On...

How are you doing?

We're supporting Mind Charity. They want to understand more about how you've been feeling during the pandemic. Have you been able to access the support you need? If you've experienced anxiety, insomnia, high levels of stress, during or before the pandemic? Have a go at their brief survey bit.ly/2OD7CMm - you also stand to win £200 vouchers!

Insurance for Men's Sheds

Export & General is one of the UK’s leading specialists in Men’s Shed Insurance, offering an exclusive, tailor-made policy with competitive premiums. For your chance to win £50 of B&Q vouchers for your Shed, just get a quote from Export & General before the end of June. Find Out How...

Are you a Shedder? Make friends from other Sheds and connect with us by joining our lively Community over on Facebook Group CLICK HERE!