Beach Hut of the Year 2011

While we're all gearing up now for the annual Shed of the Year competition, there's also the prestigious Beach Hut of the Year competition to consider too. Run in conjunction with Coast magazine, there are five category prizes to be won as well as an overall winner. These are:

* Best Presented Hut
* Best Beach Hut Association
* Best Beach Hut Story
* Best Beach Hut Neighbour
* Best Beach Hut Photograph

Chairman of the judges is Clare Gogarty, Editor of Coast, and fellow judges include: friend of Shedworking Dr Kathryn Ferry, the leading authority on beach hut history; specialiast beach hut photographer Andrew Wing; and  Jonathan Kitchen, Director of TL Risk Solutions who are specialists in arranging insurance for beach huts and chalets

Installing an Historic Shed (video)

Installation of a 6'x8' traditional style storage shed by Historic Shed
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The *TeaShed launches next month

The *TeaShed (an early version of which is pictured above) is a design-led tea, teaware, homeware company which is due to launch on May 23 at www.the-teashed.co.uk - *TeaShed tea will also be available in selected stores in the UK and among their products will be a limited edition sleeve to go on a ceramic take out cup filled with 15 delicious Earl Grey silky pyramid tea bags designed by Mr. Penfold. Keep a look out for promotions or follow them on Twitter @the_teashed
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Tootsie and Fudge: shedworkers

Online children's clothing company Tootsie and Fudge is run from the shed of entrepreneurial sisters Kirsty Baird and Alison Black Storm who are based in Perthshire and Copenhagen respectively. The inspiration for the business came when Ali would send home Scandinavian brands for her niece and nephew in Scotland, which were always greatly admired. Initially, the sisters had reservations about starting a business together while on opposite sides of Europe, however with the shedworkingesque wonders of email, Skype and Basecamp project management system these obstacles were easily overcome. Kirsty deals with all the orders and customer service while Ali deals with the European suppliers, PR and marketing. And of course with the business being online both can update the website with the latest products and offers.
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Kevin Woodward: shedworker

Kevin Woodward runs two businesses from his workshop in Bideford, North Devon (as well as breeding llamas): first, there is his business support company assisting companies with finance and admin, including bookkeeping, and then as Multiheat & Energy Systems he distributes infrared heating panels to businesses and homes throughout the UK.
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Shed Space

Shed Space is a mobile visual arts project using sheds for artists as exhibition spaces. Their aim is "to make art more accessible, offering new locations, and unique viewing experiences across the UK and further afield". They, quite rightly, argue that their shedspaces are free from the constraints and intimidating nature of a regular gallery and allow the artists to interact directly with the public. They also welcome submissions from local contemporary artists and designers to take over the sheds for a set period of time.
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Renting a Suffolk beach hut

What with the lovely weather and everything, your mind will no doubt be turning towards summer hols. And what better way to spend them than in a shedlike atmosphere? If you don't own a beach hut then you'll need to get your skates on to hire one since they get snapped up fast. Southwold and Suffolk in general are very popular spots for beach hutters so consider contacting experts such as Suffolk Secrets. Pictured is The Vital Spark Beach Hut, situated near Gun Hill. If you have no luck, then try here or here.
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