FOSSIL OF GIANT FROG FOUND IN MADAGASCAR A 70 million-year-old fossil of a giant frog which would have been the size of a “slightly squashed beach-ball†has been unearthed in Madagascar, scientists said today. The frog, dubbed Beelzebufo or the ’frog from hell’, resembles living horned toads – with a squat body, huge head and… Continue reading Frog from hell found – check under your shed
Countme in? and us for Shed Week.
Shedweek has been included on a wonderful website wot I found called Count me in. I am always forgetting when important things are happening like, the World’s Biggest Curry Lunch, Cider & Perry Month and even World Toilet Day. Worth a look, but I spend ages on there finding out some great Days/Weeks around. of… Continue reading Countme in? and us for Shed Week.
The Splinter – a wooden car
Joe Harmon is reported as building a wooden car, maybe he needs to build a wooden garage (ie shed) to put it in, from annanova, but may have missed it elsewhere.
Shed like cinema and Alien Love Triangle premiere
According to annonava and others Kenneth Branagh’s latest premiere will be in a 23-seat cinema in an old railway carriage. Alien Love Triangle will finally bring down the curtain on La Charrette, in Gorseinon, near Swansea. Wear and tear means the tiny cinema has become too costly to maintain, reports the BBC. Saturday’s premiere of… Continue reading Shed like cinema and Alien Love Triangle premiere
Cardboard shed
Not sure how this would work in the Wales, as it’s raining a lot, but Alex gives us more info on this Sustainable Room.
Shed week judge Trevor Baylis Q & A
I recently ask Trevor some questions mostly shed related but of course some about his inventions. His workshop sounds great, just got to get him to share it when he has time. Q1) When did you first start inventing or making things? A. When I was a child I could do the most amazing things… Continue reading Shed week judge Trevor Baylis Q & A
DIY strain rocks families foundations
Three in five property owners looking to guard against a slump in prices with home improvements have lost their rag over DIY.
Shedtalk forum is back
Well it’s slightly different but it’s integrated with this shedblog. You can view it here what it’s about 1) To provide a place for sheddies to add more info about their shed builds 2) To add extended comments to this shedblog 3) other things once I have thought of them You have to become a… Continue reading Shedtalk forum is back
Tea ban in schools
Schools could be told to stop selling tea to pupils younger than 16 under options being considered by education chiefs. Hot coffee and tea have “minimal†nutritional benefits and pose potential health and safety risks for young children, the School Food Trust suggested.
Beer of the Week : Herold Black Chalice
I have been eying this up for a few days, but only took the plunge when a “collude” was having it with his group of reprobates. Herold Black Chalice 4.8% abv This dark, almost black, stout-like beer is characterised by a dense creamy head and rich flavours reminiscent of plain chocolate. I would easily drink… Continue reading Beer of the Week : Herold Black Chalice