Men's shed groups safe for now as government offers 12-month reprieve

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A vital service providing support for men in Renfrewshire could cease to exist in six months unless the Scottish Government commits to more funding, say the association behind it.The Scottish Government announced plans last year to cut all funding to the Scottish Men’s Shed Association (SMSA) in 2023, which would have seen their expansion plans scuppered and also posed a threat to existing groups.But a letter signed by a group of 40 cross-party MSPs was submitted to the First Minister earlier this month calling on her to reverse the government’s decision to cut core funding to the SMSA.This saw the organisation offered a 12-month reprieve, with Nicola Sturgeon saying the government would continue to fund the SMSA for the next year.However, SMSA chiefs said the current offer would only keep the association’s doors open for another four to six months before the threat of closure looms again.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.

Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialMen’s Sheds, such as the Paisley group have been a lifeline to men in the area, providing them with a place to improve their mental health and wellbeing, as well as combating