First it was Songs from the shed – now Forge and Flagon showcase Skinny Lister

Of course last years Shed of the year winner was very much about the music and Ginger troubadour Ed Sheeran co-wrote some of his songs in a shed with Amy Wadge – so it’s all happening musically down the bottom of the garden – even my middle aged Cardiff punks mates Punks not dad where… Continue reading First it was Songs from the shed – now Forge and Flagon showcase Skinny Lister

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News from downunder : Murwillumbah Community Men’s Shed

Further to my recent post about Men sheds in the UK, Maddog has contacted me about theirs. Murwillumbah Community Men’s Shed, far north coast of New South Wales in the Tweed region. We have had a steering committee for just over 3 years. The Tweed Shire Council has given us a decommissioned water pump shed… Continue reading News from downunder : Murwillumbah Community Men’s Shed

I procrastinate about doing a shedbook then two Amercian sheddies come along and have a go.

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Yes it’s the first and last time you will read a long word like that in a blog headline here on shed blog – but it sums up what I do best – and you think that this shed lark is all fun! I have been going on about doing a shedbook for a few… Continue reading I procrastinate about doing a shedbook then two Amercian sheddies come along and have a go.

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Neutrality, great timekeeping and chocolate – What the Swiss do well – how about some great sheds

Sheddie Hilary owner of Huttli, emailed me to say that she is in Switzerland at the moment and would I like to see some sheds – who Iam I to say no – so here they are for your delectation. If you are on your travels to foreign wossnames why not contact me and send… Continue reading Neutrality, great timekeeping and chocolate – What the Swiss do well – how about some great sheds

Mensheds – are not just for down under – they are thriving in the UK

As you know we have been following the shed men organisations around the World (mostly down under) for a few years. With headlines about sheds being good for men being banded about last year. We knew it anyway – but on the serious subject of opportunities for blokes to get help with health and support… Continue reading Mensheds – are not just for down under – they are thriving in the UK

Help all those aspiring sheddies – What shedtips have you got to share?

The interweb is full of people giving us easy ways to change our lives and improve our lot “buy this” – “do that” “don’t do that” – it’s simple you would think But as sheddies we know that the shed plays a major part in your wellbeing – either just as a retreat, or some… Continue reading Help all those aspiring sheddies – What shedtips have you got to share?

TARDIS in Sherlock Shock?

As you know we are big fans of TARDIS sheds and the good Dr and we have a more than passing interested in the new sherlock show with that dashing Benedict Cumberbatch (he must own a shed) but saw this on the twitter a few days back. Intro scene from BBC Sherlock, s02e02, The Hounds… Continue reading TARDIS in Sherlock Shock?