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Shed of the Year 2018
UKMSA are pleased to open nominations for Shed of the Year
UKMSA recognise Sheds that make a difference in their local communities, members and exemplify the Shed movement. To qualify to be a Shed of the Year, you must be a current member of UKMSA.
Tell us your story
- Are you changing your community?
- Are you making a difference locally?
- Are you innovative?
- Do you transform lives?
- Are you up-cycling or repurposing materials and products?
- How does your Shed make a difference?
If you can answer any of these questions, we invite you to nominate your Shed for Shed of the Year.
Click here to download a nomination form
To qualify to be a Shed of the Year, you must be a current member of UKMSA.
Nominations must be received by 5pm on Monday 29th October, 2018 to admin@ukmsa.org.uk
ShedFest 2018 – save the date!
ShedFest 2018 has been announced by UKMSA.
The all-things-Shed-related event will be taking place on Saturday 17th November 2018 at University of Worcester Arena between 9am and 5.30pm.
The UKMSA team are still finalising the programme and confirming which exhibitors are attending. Follow this link for more information about ShedFest 2018. You can also register your interest for the exciting event with our Membership and Support Officer Laura, by emailing admin@ukmsa.org.uk, or calling 0300 772 9626.
Linking up with Men’s Pharmacy for World Suicide Prevention Day
On Monday the 10th of September the world comes together to support mental health for World Suicide Prevention Day. Last year 5,821 people took their own lives, and with 75% of those being men, this strikes a sombre chord with us.
To show our support, we’ve linked up with Mens Pharmacy, an online pharmacy based in Wilsmlow, and they’re donating 15% of their days orders to UK Mens Sheds Association. Robbie Toan, Managing Director of Mens Pharmacy ‘Male suicide is one of the biggest killers in society, so we’re delighted to be able to show our commitment to improving mental health, by supporting a fantastic charity that supports Men in an innovative way’.
Please show your support for this great day by tweeting #WSPD18, or donating to a charity that supports mental health.
New National Shed Development Manager
Kate on a recent Shed visit
UKMSA are delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Gordon as our National Shed Development Manager.
The National Shed Development Manager will manage our Ambassador Programme and have three principal areas of engagement:
- To support the growth of Sheds and participants in Sheds;
- To support the recruitment and development of volunteers throughout the Shed network; and
- To assist in making Sheds sustainable through our networks, promoting opportunities and developing new partnerships.
Kate joins the team on 20th August 2018 and has already been hard at work with supporting our projects and attending a recent Board and Staff awayday.
Kate comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience in both the third sector and is involved with Rubys Yard in Atherstone, which has started developing a Shed.
Charlie Bethel, Chief Officer of UKMSA welcomed Kate and said, ‘Kate’s experience and passion for the movement is the perfect combination to assist us in achieving our shared aspirations for the Shed movement. We aim to facilitate the development of positive networks across the UK, grow opportunities and respond to the needs of our members. I am sure you will join me with a massive welcome to Kate.’