A one-day hot-mixed lime mortar seminar and workshop, hosted by Coventry Cathedral, has been arranged by the Building Limes Forum (BLF) for Thursday 20 October, with reduced rates for all IHBC members (£80) and 3 free IHBC bursary places for our members.
IHBC’s Chair James Caird said: ‘This is a great partnership with the BLF. The IHBC is delighted to be able to offer up to 3 free bursary places for our members to attend this workshop. It’s a real opportunity for members to broaden their awareness of practical skills and understanding of hot lime mortars. And as the event is designed for contractors, professionals and their clients, it’s particularly good for our early career members.’
‘The IHBC targets our support to where it is most needed, so if you are keen to get our support for your attendance, please make your case to us as soon as possible, remembering in your cover submission that our criteria for the awards have to balance relevance, need and, naturally, timeliness’.
IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly said: ‘Delegates will be able to benefit from an excellent line-up of speakers & tutors, not least as the programme is also supported by Historic England, so it is a great networking opportunity too.’
The BLF lists speakers and tutors to include Alison Henry, Historic England; Nigel Copsey, stonemason & building conservator; Pat McAfee, stonemason; David Wiggins, structural engineer, Curtins; Alan Gardner, chartered building surveyor; Nick Durnan, stone conservator; Richard Jordan, master roofer; Simon Swann, stone conservator; Bill Revie, building materials scientist; and Craig Frew, Historic Buildings Consultant.
BLF writes:
This event is suitable for contractors, professionals and their clients who have an interest in the appropriate repair and conservation of traditional buildings and structures. The day will consist of a combination of talks and practical demonstrations, delivered by a diverse team of craftspeople and consultants from across the UK & Ireland, sharing their knowledge and experience.
The cost (including lunch and materials) is £80 for BLF and IHBC members or £100 for non-members.
The Building Limes Forum can offer a number of free or reduced price places for those who would otherwise find attendance financially difficult. Please email a note of your circumstances and, if possible, the name of somebody to vouch for you to the BLF Administrator at admin@buildinglimesforum.org.uk
You may be eligible to claim a grant from the CITB to attend this course: check out the CITB website.
This event has been made possible with sponsorship from Historic England. The BLF also acknowledges support from the Institute of Historic Building Conservation.
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To apply for an IHBC bursary please send a statement on how you see the experience benefitting your skills development and personal needs, to bursaries@ihbc.org.uk
IHBC Bursary applications are judged on an applicant’s statement of case and need as well as the timing of the application.
For more information see the website and download the flyer
