According to the BBC The Science Museum in London has chosen a top 10 list of its most significant objects, as part of events marking its centenary. The public will be invited to vote on this list of scientific breakthroughs. These “icons” of science will become part of a centenary trail for visitors to the… Continue reading Whats your best invention?
Trevor Baylis
Shed judge trevor gets Honorary Doctorate
Please to here from the BBC [singlepic id=2 w=320 h=240 float=center] The inventor of the wind up radio Trevor Baylis is to be presented with an Honorary Doctorate. Former stuntman Mr Baylis OBE will be among five people honoured by Northampton University this summer.
Judge Trevor opens Mens Shed
The northwich guardian reports that Shed of the Year judge Trevor Baylis has opened a mens shed… we are fans of these after hearing them from Oz, Iam glad Age concern in the UK is following suite. ELDERLY men now have a new place to hone their skills and learn new ones – in a… Continue reading Judge Trevor opens Mens Shed
Shed of the year 2009 judge: Trevor Baylis
It’s my great pleasure again this year that I can announce that top British inventor and renowned sheddie and pipe smoker Trevor Baylis has agreed to be one of the judges again in this years Shed of the year 2009. As you all know Trevor was the brains behind the clockwork radio and many other… Continue reading Shed of the year 2009 judge: Trevor Baylis
Shed week: Judge Trevor Baylis’s shed
Shed of the Year judge has a great video giving an insight into his life and it also shows a brief clip of his shed/workshop and profiles the book Inventing for Dummies. At home with Trevor BaylisUploaded by ForDummies
More prizes for the Shed of the year Winner
Not only will the shed of the year 2008 owner get £500 worth of prizes from our main sponsor Garden Building Direct and have a choice of what to get from their lovely websites. I can now announce that our shed friends at thecheeseshed and make mine a builders tea have given some great prizes… Continue reading More prizes for the Shed of the year Winner
What our judges say about Shed week
You may have noticed the panel on the right with some quotes in, I thought I would get them in one place. ‘Another exciting year for sheddies – this competition is a beautiful example of how the British are not just skilled craftsmen but have great imaginations not to mention excellent senses of humour’ Sarah… Continue reading What our judges say about Shed week
Trevor sells Lego workshop for charity
Celebrities and politicians are selling their Lego creations on eBay to mark the toy’s 50th anniversary. Trevor Baylis is an inventor whose most famous invention is a wind-up radio. Aged 70, he runs Trevor Baylis Brands, a company dedicated to aiding inventors. “When I picked up the box of Lego I did wonder what I… Continue reading Trevor sells Lego workshop for charity
Who Will be Shed of the Year 2008? Tardis, Beach Hut or Humble Shed.
Official Shed Partner For Shed Week 2008 Share your shed for “Shed of the Year 2008” and win £500 worth of prizes. The race is on to win the coveted Shed of the Year title which will be held this summer as part of the second National Shed Week. We are very pleased to announce… Continue reading Who Will be Shed of the Year 2008? Tardis, Beach Hut or Humble Shed.
Happy birthday Trevor
Belated happy wossname to Shed of the year judge Trevor Bayliss for the 13th May he is now 71! A grand age for a sheddie, just getting to his prime!