Daily Archives: 23/05/2014

How would you like to be a new IHBC ‘LETS’ Liaison Officer? Help us grow the IHBC’s volunteering capacity & standards

Posted on 23/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC is investing in an entirely new level of support for our local education and events activities as we establish a full-time equivalent post of IHBC ‘Learning, Education, Training & Standards’ (‘LETS’) Liaison Officer – with job-share offers also … Continue reading →

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Art, Conservation, Edinburgh, 2014, EH, HS, CgMS: ‘School’ – Join in our ‘once in a lifetime’ experience: in person & on line.  And if you’ve the time: ‘Flipboard’ it!

Posted on 23/05/2014 by IHBC NewsBlog

This is a reminder about some of the new ways that you will be able to join in our 2014 Annual School, whether you’re in attendance as a delegate at this ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ event, or if you’re exploring its progress through … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s BS 7913 – extra tax relief savings @ 20% to 45%

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IHBC members in the private sector are reminded that the IHBC-branded manuals of British Standard BS 7913, ‘Guide to the conservation of Historic Buildings’, which are already available at 20% off list price for sale and collection at the 2014 … Continue reading →

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Reminder: IHBC members, do you like blogging, tweeting or making video? We need you!

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Volunteer to help us digitally storytell the IHBC summer school!  IHBC are looking for volunteers to help record and publicise the annual school in Edinburgh and Orkney.  If you use social media (such as Twitter, Facebook and Linked In), have … Continue reading →

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IHBC members with benefits: York’s ‘Engaging Conservation’ discount

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The University of York and ICOMOS-UK are organising a conference on ‘Engaging Conservation’, bringing together projects and organisations that are actively engaging and involving local people in taking care of their built heritage, and IHBC members can claim a reduced conference … Continue reading →

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IHBC welcomes new English Parish Church online PG course

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The Centre for the Study of Christianity and Culture based in the University of York has launched a unique ‘History, Heritage and fabric of the English Parish Church’ online course at postgraduate level which has been welcomed by the IHBC. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow School of Art fire

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  BBC Scotland report that ‘a major blaze has broken out at the A-listed Glasgow School of Art – one of Scotland’s most iconic buildings’. The dramatic art nouveau design of the Glasgow School of Art building took 12 years … Continue reading →

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Radical town planning?  A NOVUS (POS) Manifesto

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NOVUS, a young members group of the Planning Officers Society (POS), has released ‘a manifesto from the coalface of public planning’, explaining what they believe town planning in the public sector should aim for and deliver. Ten points have been … Continue reading →

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European conclusions on cultural heritage adopted

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The European Union (EU) has formally adopted conclusions on cultural heritage as a strategic resource in its latest meeting in Brussels this week, recognising the fundamental importance of heritage and conservation to European policy and culture. The Council of European … Continue reading →

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News from Scottish Apprentice Week 2014

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This week (May 19 – May 23) saw apprentices from across Scotland showcasing their skills and many events with local training organisations, including several high profile construction events. Historic Scotland took over the iconic St. Andrews Square in the centre … Continue reading →

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Nominate your Heritage Open Day heroes: closing 26 May

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Heritage Open Days celebrate their 20th birthday this year and to celebrate the national organisers are inviting entries for their first award scheme to recognise the contribution of volunteers and communities in Heritage Open Days, with the closing date of … Continue reading →

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Call for European Industrial & Technical Heritage Year 2015

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European industrial heritage organisations are calling for support for 2015 to be designated as European Industrial and Technical Heritage Year. The campaign makes reference to the significance of 2015 as being 40 years after the original European Architectural Heritage Year … Continue reading →

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Euro ‘Heritage Counts’ calls for non-UK evidence

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The Europa Nostra initiative to emulate England’s Heritage Counts at European level is seeking evidence on economic, social, cultural and environmental impact of cultural heritage outside the UK to be submitted. ‘Cultural Heritage Counts for Europe: Towards a European Index … Continue reading →

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National Lottery: Vote for your National Treasure!

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The National Lottery are urging everyone to vote for their own personal national treasures from regional selections across the UK, to mark 20 years of lottery funding. Several projects involving historic buildings can be voted for, including: • Abbotsford House, … Continue reading →

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