by Andi Best | Nov 16, 2022 | Blog
Hello, it’s me, Rachel Meadows, Volunteer and Community Development Manager! My UKMSA colleagues and I were very excited to be a part of the 27th annual North of England Wood Work and Power Tool Show earlier this November. Over 60 brands and companies exhibited their...
by Andi Best | Nov 15, 2022 | Blog
Celebrating International Men’s Day 2022 with www. menssheds.org.uk The pandemic and lockdown had many downsides and, of course, we’re still feeling the effects. But for me, one big silver lining in that dark Covid cloud was Zoom. For those who mastered the...
by Andi Best | Nov 11, 2022 | Blog
In male circles, there has long been a stigma around talking about one’s mental health. Men recoil from discussing their own or others’ mental health for fear of appearing weak or facing ridicule. One chap when asked about the state of his mental health retorted...
by Andi Best | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog
Congratulations to Axminster Community Shed who have received a major award for their ‘outstanding’ contribution to the local community. Formed only a matter of months ago, the Shed received the East Devon AONB’s coveted Acland Award at the organisations’s annual...
by Leo Pswarayi | Oct 7, 2022 | 2022, Blog, Health and Wellbeing
Monday 10th October is World Mental Health Day, organised by the World Health Organisation to protect and improve mental health across the world. These continue to be challenging times for our mental wellbeing. From 10-14 October, we invite you to take a little time...