East Anglia Earth Buildings Group (EARTHA) is looking for new blood.
EARTHA is a long-established regional group of professionals and interested laymen, formed to promote understanding and good practice in earth construction, both old and new.
Recent major projects include:
• A visual survey and database of the clay buildings in Diss, numbering over 350. This information is now available to the local Building Control Department so they are aware when they are dealing with clay building applications.
• Training days for builders in the appropriate skills and practices of repairing and working with clay buildings.
• EARTHA New Build Sub Group, formed to facilitate the use of clay within modern designs. This Sub Group has influenced exciting new-build projects which are currently under construction.
At this interesting time of ‘eco’ developments, as well as traditional conservation, EARTHA is looking for new active members to help continue these and other initiatives. You are invited to three events to meet other members and learn more:
1.Saturday 1 November 2008 – New Build Group meeting at Bressingham Village Hall.
2.Saturday 15 November 2008 – Visit to a modern, clay lump house under construction near Eye in Suffolk.
3.Friday 21 November 2008 – EARTHA AGM, with guest speaker and optional dinner, at the Pickerell Inn, Ixworth, commencing at 7.00 pm.
For further information on EARTHA and these events, contact Sarah Roberts on 01379 646812
Linked Web Site http://www.eartha.org.uk
