Some old friends returning to the Sheds and some newcomers giving them a go. Plus a new book to be released on Sheds internationally in which Whitby District Sheds are one of 34 UK case studies . First, Whitby on Wednesday Staithes on Monday was a weather wash out. No…
Come and see for yourself! This was the idea BayThorpe Shed put forward to promote itself and to educate locals and visitors to The Bay as to what goes on in a Shed! It was a great success with between 35 and 40 people coming to look on the open…
After the long absence of Sheds due to Covid-19 and the work of restarting, it was time for the Shedders from the 3 Sheds to meet in the flesh rather than on Zoom. It is uncanny the way rich relationships were forged online when several had never met in the…
MATES – Men and Tools Enjoy Sheds Our relationship with Scarborough MATES goes back to 2017 when a group of 5 visited Littlebeck Shed for a bit of “how to” guidance. The fact is that the team already had the important ingredients – determination and enthusiasm. For 3 years they…
Marie Keen answers the challenge of the last blog to follow in Shedder Colin’s footsteps and say how Covid-19 interruption impacted everyday life. What was life like without a Shed for 15 months? She is in Zoom chat with Graham. When Covid-19 emerged in UK as part of what…
Here are some reports on activities beyond the walls of the Sheds. First Graham – now living in regions beyond – and his new garden. It was a blank canvass that Graham is painting his ideas on and turning some into reality! Tuin do larger log buildings too. Easy, fast…
Starting with the Other. Shedder Graham is now a resident in Norton-on-Tees and busy on DIY doing everything from installing curtain track and blinds to adding some additional double sockets in the house and 7 in the garage (yes, for his own Shed!). There’s a summerhouse going up and soon…
Ending the throwaway culture and built in obsolesce of what we use and do. This ought to be joy to the Sheds:-) BBC news headline about new Right to Repair legislation coming into force. It also affects smaller and more portable appliances than big white goods! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57665593 Plus, sewing…
Really pleased with the way the Sheds are re-establishing themselves as Welcome Breaks! Planters don’t come much bigger than this metre square one being made in Staithes Shed for Maggie’s daughter Lisa. Should be finished and delivered this week after Thursday’s session. …
We’ve missed the Sheds. Glad to be back together again. It’s been a rollercoaster 15 months or more with Covid-19 closing the Sheds in UK and particularly in Whitby District. The positive is that the bonds were strong which has enabled Shedders to stay in touch, including adopting the wonders…
