Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed receives recognition from Scottish Parliament
A north-east community group making “leaps and bounds” in the services it offers has been congratulated at the Scottish Parliament for winning the Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year 2024 Award.
The Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed won the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association’s annual award for the second year running.
A Holyrood motion celebrating that achievement was lodged by North East MSP Liam Kerr and has secured cross-party support.
Mr Kerr visited the Fife Street premises in Macduff to present members with a framed copy of the accolade.
The Men’s Shed has been actively involved in various community projects such as helping local litter pickups, and refurbishing notice boards in Macduff and Banff.
Mr Kerr said: “I’d like to thank the Banff, Macduff and District branch for their hospitality.
“There are lots of Men’s Sheds across the north-east and each one is unique for the work they do and the kinship they provide.
“The group here have come on leaps and bounds since the old Fife Street school was transferred to community use in 2022.
“Two top awards in the following two years are a ringing endorsement of the important work that is done here, which should be recognised in the Scottish Parliament.
“Men’s Sheds are a great boon in all kinds of ways.
"They cut down the amount the NHS would need to spend on preventative health.
“They reduce loneliness, and they tell a generation of people that their skills and experience are still valued.”
