Is your shed legendary? Enter the Shed of the Year 2024, Entry closes soon - be part of shed history
Behind the shed #65
As of this newsletter publication, you only have 30 days to enter the 18th Shed of the year (Sponsored by Cuprinol), entry closes 31st May 2024
Hopefully we will finally have some nice weather for the upcoming bank holiday and people who have entered and not sent any photos can do so :)
Latest Entries
Pop's Shed - Workshop/Studio - Leicestershire #shedoftheyear owned by Sheddie Martin Blenkinsop
"I have been a fanatical ‘sheddie’ since I purchased my first house in 1968. At my present property, I have a large garden, five sheds and a gazebo – all built from the ground up by myself. They have all been designed to complement the garden – except for one: the shed I am entering, ‘Pop’s Shed’.
As I am now 76 and registered disabled, I have just finished what will probably be my last shed, and this one was more of an indulgence than a necessity.
I now have a prosthetic leg and no longer consider myself disabled. I drive, garden, climb ladders and build sheds, but with the future in mind, my latest shed has a ramp built into the base, an extra wide push access door, ride under a workstation and accessible fixtures and fittings. It also has a great view of the garden.
My hobbies include painting and drawing, as well as making things out of wood. My Grandson often joins me in the shed at weekends and we spend time together drawing. I’m all for encouraging his creative side."
The Book Nook - Unexpected/Unique - Greater London #shedoftheyear owned by Sheddie Yannick Read (@yannickread )
"Measuring just 200cm x 60cm when closed, The Book Nook is a tiny retreat I built for my urban garden. It's like a miniature shepherd's hut - a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle.
A place to make a fresh pot of coffee on the miniature wood burning stove, and spend time with a good book.
Once the barn-style doors are open, the useable space expands to provide comfortable seating, a hanging fire pit and a little bird feeder. What more do you need?
Here is a list of all the features of my little shed:
Miniature wood burning stove for making fresh coffee
Miniature wine rack that takes small bottles
Book case
Bird feeder
Suspended fire pit
I built the shed on wheels so that it can be wheeled through the house if necessary"
Pub sheds signs are very popular on Instagram.
Welcome, Tiger Sheds to the Shed Directory - why not look at their products
Just a reminder, So we have added a new “category” for Shed of the year 2024 - Young Sheddie of the Year.
Young people (18-25) can enter their sheds in a competition, regardless of how they use them (work, play, relaxation).
So now the competition celebrates sheds built by families across generations.
Plus the winning shed not only gets £1000 from Cuprinol (plus products) this year’s winner will also be awarded an exclusive overnight stay in a relaxing nature resort.
Contact me, If you want to change the category of your entry for 2024 to this new category?
Shed of the Year Needs Your Help!
We're aiming to upgrade to a lightning-fast web server and move over 36,450 amazing shed photos to the cloud. This means a smoother browsing experience for everyone! A huge thank you to the "Sheddies" who've already supported us.
➡️ Click here to see how you can help!
Enter your shed before the big rush, you have until 31st of May 2024
We currently have the following categories.
Young Sheddie of the year (new for 2024)
Simple But Effective
Most Colourful Shed
Budget
Cabin/Summerhouse
Nature's Haven
Pub/Entertainment
Workshop/Studio
Unexpected/Unique
The winning shed gets £1000 from our sponsors Cuprinol and a lovely plaque for your shed.
If you missed it, here is 2023 Winning shed
See all the previous winners of Shed of the year since 2007 here.
If you want to sponsor this newsletter, then let me know, we have on average 30 day open rate of 44%, and it’s targetted at sheddies and other people who love sheds.
Any shed companies have special Spring sales or competitions? Let me know and I will promote them in the newsletter.
See you soon, Wilco
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I do believe that my shed is legendary. I can’t enter again as I won the competition in 2013 and it is still standing!
Mine is!
Fabled winner of Shed Blog of the year 2012. Still waiting for my golden latch or whatever the prize might be ;-)