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Ellen Kirwin

Husband and wife transform garden shed into Peaky Blinders themed bar

A husband and wife have transformed their garden shed into a Peaky Blinders themed bar - and hope to invite family and friends over when lockdown ends.

Mike Vermiglio and wife Sue have taken inspiration from the BBC drama to turn what was once a normal-looking shed into a 1930s Birmingham bar.

The shed-turned-pub boasts a number of stools around a wooden bar, which is complete with beer pumps and spirit dispensers, Liverpool Echo reports.

The area is decorated with colourful fairy lights, a sign that says 'nobody gets out sober' and Everton FC merchandise.

There's even a bell for last orders and a fridge to keep drinks cold in the warmer months, while a picture of Thomas Shelby proudly looks over everyone to the side of the bar.

The Peaky Blinders themed bar is decorated with colourful fairy lights (LiverpoolEcho/ WS)

Mike and Sue, who live in Kirkby, Merseyside, hope to be able to invite family and friends over in the coming weeks once lockdown restrictions ease, and are particularly looking forward to screening a future Merseyside Derby.

The couple's shed transformation was among the many 'incredible' entries for Cuprinol Shed of The Year 2021.

Now in its 15th year, Cuprinol Shed Of The Year 2021 invites entrants to submit their creations into one of the seven categories, which include the new lockdown category introduced last year.

Cuprinol says entries have been 'flooding in' for this year's competition and founder Andrew Wilcox is calling for all shed-enthusiasts to ensure their work of art receives deserved recognition by entering the competition.

The shed doubles as a pub, with a number of bar stools surrounding a wooden bar (LiverpoolEcho/ WS)

Andrew said: "The entries we’ve received so far really show how the nation is pushing the boundaries when it comes to creating spaces for entertaining and relaxing in their gardens.

"The past twelve months have been amongst the most challenging ever for many of us, and it’s been fascinating to see how that has spurred sheddies onto ever more creative heights.

"With just a matter of weeks now until the deadline, we’d urge anyone thinking of entering to get their skates on."

There's even a bell for last orders and a fridge to keep beverages cold in the warmer months (LiverpoolEcho/ WS)

Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director at Cuprinol, added: "Our garden sheds are more than just a place to put our tools - they are a wonderful creative outlet for an individual’s unique artistic vision.

"Sheds have now become an extension of the home and one of the most important rooms in the house

"And this past year we’ve seen people transcend the boundaries of what we think a shed could be and working on them has a much-needed passion project during a time of uncertainty and instability."

Entries need to include an explanation of your inspiration and what makes your shed stand out, along with a selection of images and even video of your dazzling designs.

Entries can be submitted via Readershed until April 12.

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