Sheddie Rogan Whitenails has sent me a wonderful poem about his shed. The Rhyme-Botherer’s Garden Shed Shedspla! my shed: Just once, let me find shortbread In the shortbread tin, not screws; Let the bolts in the jam jars bruise Easily! Is white spirit as mild as the moisty Mizzle of morn, when supped From the… Continue reading The Rhyme-Botherer’s Garden Shed – poem about a shed
Shed week
Flickr Shed of the Year – Photo comp
We are getting some wonderful sheds put up on our Flickr photo comp group and also some of the photographers are sharing their sheds up on readersheds.co.uk as well, which is wonderful. From normal sheds to wonderful eco-type shed working environments. Here are a small selection, but take a look on the righthand side of… Continue reading Flickr Shed of the Year – Photo comp
Shed of the year judge – Tony Q & A
Last years Shed of the Year winner Tony answers my silly questions. Q) What one bit of advice would you give to potential sheddies that want to “do” up their sheds Don’t forget you have to look at it for 52 weeks of the year. Luckily my shed is quite “normal” (or at least that’s… Continue reading Shed of the year judge – Tony Q & A
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.
Shed of the Year judge : Lloyd Alter
I am very pleased to announce that we have another judge for Shed of the Year 2008 to add to our expert line-up, Lloyd Alter – who I read most days on the excellent www.treehugger.com. image from treehugger Lloyd Alter has been an architect, developer, inventor and prefab promoter. He now writes for green websites… Continue reading Shed of the Year judge : Lloyd Alter
Judge Q and A : Sarah Beeny
Last year’s and of course one of the great 2008 judges Sarah Beeny has answered my questions. Q) With the increase in self-builds and property development moving into the garden space, how do you think this will effect sheddies. It just goes to prove that sheddies are leaders in fashion not followers! Q) What one… Continue reading Judge Q and A : Sarah Beeny
Shed of the Year judge- Kathryn Ferry Q & A
Our Dr of Sheds as I unfairly call her, Kathryn Ferry has answered my Q &A and we look forward to her views during Shed week on all things hut. Q) To you what sums up a beachut? It’s a seaside escape, a place you can make your own and retreat to for a bit… Continue reading Shed of the Year judge- Kathryn Ferry Q & A
Shed of the year judge Alex Q & A
4 months and counting 4 shed week
This years gone so quick already, I can’t believe there is only 4 months until Shed Week 2008. Get a shedlife Wilco I hear you shout. I want shed week this year to be better than last year. Ok I may try and be organised for it, but there is the chance that it will… Continue reading 4 months and counting 4 shed week