IHBC members are able to gain a £20 discount on the cost of a valuable day’s training in thatching to be held on 19 May at Frogmary Green Farm, Somerset, thanks to support from Historic England.
IHBC South West branch writes:
Historic England, in conjunction with The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) and the Conservation of Traditional Thatch Group, is holding a one-day seminar on the conservation of traditional thatch at Frogmary Green Farm, South Petherton, Somerset on Tuesday 19 May 2015.
Presentations will cover:
- Archaeological and documentary evidence contributing to our understanding of historic thatch and thatching in England,
- Contributions that historic thatch makes to the significance of historic buildings
- Factors contributing to the deterioration of thatch,
- Repair of traditional thatch, and
- Effects of the introduction of new methods and materials on the authenticity of historic thatched buildings.
Part of the day will be devoted to the issues relating to applications for listed building consent for re-thatching of listed buildings. There will also be an update on the current Historic England research into the causes of fires in thatched buildings.
The day is aimed primarily at conservation officers, and other building conservation professionals, and for this reason the rate for full IHBC members or for affiliate members is subsidised by Historic England. The discounted rate is £45 for the day, including lunch and refreshments. The normal rate for non- members is £65.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Greg Venn forwarding the attached booking form, or the information requested, in an email to IHBCSW.events@gmail.com
