Glasgow Men's Shed users speak of 'absolute godsend' service as it faces cuts

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Glasgow Men's Shed users speak of 'absolute godsend' service as it faces cuts
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We visited the Scottish Men's Shed in Govan following the announcement the Scottish Government is cutting its funding.

The Scottish Government has come under fire after cutting funding for the Scottish Men's Sheds - a men's movement which has been running in Scotland since 2015.

READ MORE: Glasgow man ordered to chop down 50ft trees that stop neighbour's clothes drying and 'ruined garden' "I’ve learnt new skills and done things I’ve never done in my life. It’s an absolute godsend. You’ve got the elderly and people from all walks of life, it’s superb. He said: "I like the company, if I’m not here then I am sitting in the house without company and it’s not good.

He told Glasgow Live: "When I came in I chapped on the door and somebody said “what do you want?” and I almost walked away but I never did. I’ve now moved to Govan and without the help of the men’s shed, I wouldn’t have had a roof over my head.

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