A Burnley shed that has been transformed into a pub is just one of the Lancashire DIY projects in the running for the shed of the year competition.
Cuprinol’s Shed of the Year 2024 Competition has already seen hundreds of entries flooding in.
Among them is a Burnley shed that is perfect for pub lovers as it has its own bar and entertainment area.
The Staying Inn has been created by ‘sheddie’ Graham Nuttall.
It cost more than £2,000 to build and comes with its own loaded bar and television with Sky Sports.
By night, the shed can transform into its own 'party venue' as it comes with a speaker and disco lighting.
If the journey from the shed back into the house feels daunting after a night of frivolities the settee bed sleeps two people and the shed is fully heated.
This is not the only Lancashire entry. Andie Makin has also submitted ‘Andie’s Peace Retreat’ to the cabin/summerhouse category.
Andie, from Chorley, said it is his “proudest achievement”.
He said: “I did this solely myself…I am a single parent with a very low income, so everything I did was done with minimum spend.”
The shed cost £500 to make and Andie used second-hand pieces, charity shop finds and various other bargain accessories in order to bring the shed to life.
Another quirky entry this year is called Teddy Land and it was created by Dennis Adelsberg. The quirky shed is filled with more than 1,000 teddy bears.
Dennis said: “My shed is special because I made it from scratch. I started it last year age 93 and just finished it at age 94.
“I class teddy bears as children’s favourite toys and wanted to share the love of teddy bears.
"All the teddies are different and peoples wonderful imaginations have created them. I have written a song also called 'We are the Bears of Teddy Land'.”
It has a television, an electric organ and tea-making facilities.
Other Lancashire sheds have been submitted to the pub/entertainment category.
One shed has been turned into The Slaughtered Lamb pub, which resides next to a large pond and waterfall with outside seating, a bar and outside toilet facilities.
It has a fairly modern-looking exterior and a very traditional-looking interior.
Jim Hall has turned his Lancashire shed into a man cave, with a full-size snooker table, dart board and bar. All fittings are homemade.
Janet Smyth, from Fleetwood, has submitted her Safari Shed. Its exotic interiors were inspired by Janet’s trip to a Kenyan safari.
She said: “I lined the walls and ceiling with bamboo garden screening giving it a real safari look.
"There are photographs on the walls, and I have also collected masks and tables from antique markets, charity shops and car boots, keeping the costs low. It really feels so relaxing.”
For the first time, the competition will be championing a young sheddie of the year.
Aspiring architects and colourful creators aged 18 to 25 can share the sheds they have brought to life, whether used for work, play, or a place to chill.
Young Sheddie of the Year is also an opportunity to showcase creations brought to life by multiple generations in the family, giving entrants the chance to champion sheds built and adored by grandparents to grandchildren, and everyone in between.
The new category is just one of seven that Sheddie hopefuls can enter to be in with the chance of winning an all-new prize
Alongside £1,000 in cash and £250 worth of Cuprinol products, this year’s winner will also be awarded an exclusive overnight stay in a relaxing nature resort.
“We’re super excited about launching this new prize,” said Cuprinol creative director, Marianne Shillingford.
“At Cuprinol, connecting people with nature and demonstrating how there is more to life outdoors is something we’re deeply passionate about.
“The time spent in our sheds brings us closer to the beautiful wildlife and greenery our gardens have to offer.
"With this new prize, we’re giving our lucky winner the chance to immerse themselves even further into the great outdoors – and allowing them a chance to unwind after working on such a grand creation!
“We’re equally excited to introduce the Cuprinol Young Sheddie of the Year category to the 2024 competition.
"It’s a fabulous way for the younger generation to express their unique personalities and unleash their creativity on a grand scale; this is our opportunity to meet the artists and architects of tomorrow!”
Head judge and founder of the competition, Andrew Wilcox, is as intrigued as ever to see what this year’s entrants bring to the table.
He said: “It will be very fascinating to see how the upcoming summer of sport events might inspire the entries in our pub and entertainment category.
"We’ve seen a growing number of participants using recycled materials and making more sustainable choices when it comes to creating their sheds – these are factors we’ll consider closely as we select finalists for the Nature’s Haven category this year.
“I’m also extremely excited to see the submissions in our new category. Last year, we crowned Archie Proudfoot our winner – he submitted his shed into the then-recently introduced Most Colourful Shed category.
"His fresh approach and vibrant use of colour made him a worthy winner.”
Entries for this year’s competition will close at midnight on Friday, May 31. You can vote by visiting: www.readersheds.co.uk
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