Daily Archives: 08/02/2017

IHBC invite to help HE pilot the HELM: Decode the NPPF in London on 15 March, and IHBC CPD-recognised too!

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Historic England (HE) is offering a special invitation to IHBC members to help pilot test their Historic Environment Local Management (HELM) interactive course on ‘The NPPF Decoded’, in central London on 15 March, with this first event CPD-recognised by the … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Marsh Awards reminder 2: £500 for successful heritage learning, and an IHBC Full School place – closing 31 March

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The IHBC’s new Marsh Awards programme has entered its second year, and includes the celebration of successful learning in heritage activities, with prizes of £500 and a free place at the IHBC’s Annual School (closing date 31 March 2017).

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IHBC distils, just for you… with Context’s ‘Review’ of conservation journals

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From the Twentieth Century Society’s C20 and the Association of Preservation Technology Bulletin to TM: Theatres Magazine and the Journal of the Chapels Society, IHBC Research Consultant Bob Kindred MBE looks at a recent selection of conservation journals in Context … Continue reading →

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IHBC CPD on Retrofit in North Wales: from CEW – 15 February, Llandudno

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Low-cost IHBC-recognised CPD for retrofit in older buildings is on offer from Constructing Excellent in Wales (CEW) in a series of events led by Colin King, BRE, and IHBC trustee John Edwards, with the next due on 15 February, in … Continue reading →

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Mates in Mind aims to improve mental health in construction

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The British Safety Council and the Health in Construction Leadership Group has launched the Mates in Mind programme to address mental health in the construction industry.

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Milton Keynes celebrates 50th birthday

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Britain’s most famous New Town has marked its 50th anniversary with a programme of events to celebrate a place that was first mentioned in the Domesday Book and is now home to almost 270,000 people.

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SPAB asks: ‘What’s your favourite old building?’

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The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) publishes a ‘National Treasure’ feature in its quarterly SPAB Magazine – what building would you like featured?

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Could you speak to children about heritage? Call Speakers for Schools

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The Speakers for Schools initiative is looking for heritage experts to talk at state schools to help children learn about cultural heritage.

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Discover Heritage Awards open for entries: Closing 28 Feb

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The Association for Heritage Interpretation (AHI) 2017 Discover Heritage Awards for excellence in cultural and natural heritage interpretation in Britain and Ireland are now open for entry (closing date 28 February 2017).

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National Army Museum to reopen after three-year redevelopment

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The National Army Museum has announced that it will open on 30 March 2017 after a three-year £23.75 million re-development project including £11.5 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

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New tree preservation and replacement guidance issued

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The Planning Inspectorate has issued new guidance documents on the procedures for tree preservation orders and tree replacement notices

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Iconic Leith ‘Banana Flats’ receive Category A listing

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Historic Environment Scotland has recognised Leith’s iconic Cables Wynd House (aka the ‘Banana Flats’) and neighbouring Linksview House at Category A, as IHBC Affiliate Dawn McDowell, Deputy Head of Designations at Historic Environment Scotland, describes them as ‘amongst the best … Continue reading →

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