The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) will be visiting the Isle of Man in September to offer a free workshop for individuals and community groups.
IHBC’s Vice Chair Kathy Davies, who will be attending and helping lead the workshop, said: ‘I am delighted to be able to help out in this programme of training on offer through the IHBC’s North West Branch. Conservation in the Isle of Man faces many of the same issues we are all familiar with: limited resources and capacity; variable access to skills and training, and getting the right support and knowledge to interested communities and individuals.’
‘It is very good news that our local North West (NW) Branch is able to help local communities develop and extend their role in Manx heritage care and management with this free training. I have a special interest in community training in my national role with the IHBC, so it is a particular privilege for me to be able to help out on this initiative.’
IHBC’s NW Branch writes:
The workshop is based on the IHBC’s recent conference which focused on ‘People Power’. Accepting that local communities are integral to the conservation and regeneration of historic places, the conference looked at ways in which community groups have become more involved in the conservation process.’
‘The workshop will explore the various ways in which community groups can better engage with planning authorities, giving them greater input into the conservation plans that are developed for their areas. It includes a talk from the IHBC and focused workshop sessions and is open to everyone with an interest in planning and conservation.’
