Wow, we won! Not Shed of the year, but category winner! Well done shed. Good shed.
Andrew Wilcox@readersheds.co.uk · last wk.Eco-Haven Winner The Workshed by Stuart Walker (Hope, Derbyshire) claims the Eco-Haven category at Shed of the Year 2026. Sustainable shedding done right. See it: www.readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?sh... #ShedOfTheYear #EcoShed
Today this beauty. Is it a shed? Kind of. It's days are certainly numbered, there's a sign inside says as much.
@readersheds.co.uk Some cracking sheds here in West Argyll. This is my favourite from today but we've seen everything - big fancy ones, mini ones selling bread, modern glass ones, rusty old ones with tractors inside, and all the other types. Scenery and beer also recommended.
Last day to vote for Shed of the year 2026 over at readersheds.co.uk closes at Midnight
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Today I welcomed Becky Measures from BBC radio Derby to the wonderful world of cob. If you're young enough to be allowed on TikTok, here's what she thought of it... www.tiktok.com/@becky.measu...
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I'm not Australian, but the author of this article certainly is. And whilst I grew up in the north east of England, Alyx Gorman knows stuff about hot weather and has some good advice in this article.
Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures@granthamcsf.bsky.social · last mo.Struggling to beat the heat? 🥵 Head of our Sustainability Assessment team, @runnercalledwalker.bsky.social, contributed his top tip for staying cool through the #heatwave with @theguardian.com. tinyurl.com/yzuawmfp
We regret that our event on Extreme Heat: Improving governance and strengthening action around the world has been cancelled due to the red extreme heat warning issued by the UK Met Office. Our apologies to everyone who was planning to attend the event.
Voting is open! You can now vote for your favourite shed in Shed of the year 2026. There are some wonderful sheds across all the categories. (And yes, if you are so inclined, you can vote for mine 😁 www.readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?sh...)
The workshed - Eco-Haven in Derbyshire | Shed of the Year
My workshed is made of straw - The workshed, Eco-Haven from Derbyshire
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Shed of the Year 2026: Last chance to enter; and maybe the last entries include Proud makeshift, Riverside family & Elegantly solid open.substack.com/pub/unclewil... #shedoftheyear #sheds Please tell anyone you know who loves sheds
Following World Bicycle Day on Wednesday, here are some favourites from my ride back to Brussels after the @setac.bsky.social conference in Maastricht. Tiny wheels in the sunshine on great bike routes.
This Thursday. Outgrow the System - film screening and Q&A Thursday, 21st May - 6pm - 8pm University Of Sheffield - The Diamond - Lecture Theatre 5 This film introduces the new economic perspectives that have the potential to change the world at its core.
A day late but I'm in European Europe on a Eurostar and heading for #SETACMaastricht! Five @granthamcsf.bsky.social presentations over the next few days from me, Rachael Rothman and Alex Newman, mostly on LCA and Sustainability Assessment. See you there (leave me some lunch please!)
Sir David Attenborough… on your 100th birthday, we thank you. For a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with such grace and wonder. Generations have fallen in love with nature because of you. Happy birthday, Sir. 🎉
We're in! #shedoftheyear so darn excited
Andrew Wilcox@readersheds.co.uk · 3mo agoThe workshed - Eco-Haven - Derbyshire #shedoftheyear owned by Sheddie Stuart Walker @runnercalledwalker.bsky.social "My workshed is made of straw. I designed it based loosely on a project I helped with in Africa, but this one is in my garden" www.readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?sh...
The workshed - Eco-Haven - Derbyshire #shedoftheyear owned by Sheddie Stuart Walker @runnercalledwalker.bsky.social "My workshed is made of straw. I designed it based loosely on a project I helped with in Africa, but this one is in my garden" www.readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?sh...
Totally delighted to have finally entered Shed of the year. www.readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?sh.... Long have I dreamed of entering this fine competition!
The workshed - Eco-Haven - Derbyshire #shedoftheyear owned by Sheddie Stuart Walker
My workshed is made of straw - The workshed, Eco-Haven from Derbyshire #shedoftheyear
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PLASTER! That took a while. Left it rustic due to lack of skills and patience.
If you'd like to offer comments on the misleading & error-ridden US federal report, "Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate," the link to do so is below. Comments are due by Sept 2. Pls see next post for links to resources that debunk the claims in this report.
Notice of Availability: A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) seeks public comment on the draft report produced by DOE's Climate Working Group (CWG), titled "A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emi...
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Nice cycle to work this morning. Friday, sunny, and everyone else is on holiday! Even some close up Buzzards over Burbage.
Exciting Times at the Grantham Centre. We've got money available to UoS researchers with ideas that can multiply the effect of existing sustainability research, or kick start something new.
Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures@granthamcsf.bsky.social · last yr.📢 We're very excited to launch the Grantham Amplification Fund! We're pledging £500,000 to kickstart impactful #sustainability research projects! It's open to all @sheffielduni.bsky.social academics, researchers & professional service staff. Read more ⬇️ tinyurl.com/26ut4mpf #ResearchFunding
Suddenly the end of Le Tour on free TV is imminent. A sad day. I don't think we'll fully appreciate what we have had till it's gone. Matt Rendell is a demigod.