{"id":19302,"date":"2018-06-15T18:34:20","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T17:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=19302"},"modified":"2018-06-15T18:34:20","modified_gmt":"2018-06-15T17:34:20","slug":"a-timely-ihbc-cpd-boost-for-belfast-2018-from-the-bbc-featuring-belfast-buildings-trusts-carlisle-memorial-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=19302","title":{"rendered":"A timely \u2018IHBC CPD boost\u2019 for Belfast 2018 from the BBC, featuring Belfast Buildings Trust\u2019s \u2018Carlisle Memorial\u2019 case study\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"website\"<\/a>The BBC has featured the recent rise in fortunes of Belfast\u2019s Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church, of 1875 – designed by W.H. Lynn, a one-time partner of the more familiar Charles Lanyon \u2013 which is also a case study included the IHBC 2018 School\u2019s Thursday tour options, led by Shane Quinn of the Belfast Buildings Trust.<\/h3>\n

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The BBC writes:<\/p>\n

For 143 years, the exclamation point of Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church\u2019s spire has punctuated the skyline between the communities of north Belfast and the city centre.<\/p>\n

Its enduring, defiant appeal will be on full display when the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit as part of a two-day trip to Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

But, beyond the striking gothic revival arches, is a story of a church brought back from the brink of total ruin, a remarkable renaissance that has been 10 years in the making.<\/p>\n

\u2018There\u2019s light at the end of the tunnel,\u2019 says Shane Quinn, from Belfast Buildings Trust, which acquired the church in 2011 after launching a major campaign in 2008 to promote its regeneration.<\/p>\n

Just six years ago, he said, an engineer reported that the church was dangerous, its roof ready to collapse.<\/p>\n

But, in 2015, phase one of the church\u2019s regeneration allowed it to be reopened to the community.<\/p>\n

It has since played host to events such as beer festivals, concerts and even performances of a specially-written musical history of the city – The Belfast Opera.<\/p>\n

Now, the trust is looking to the future – the announcement of a long-term tenant to take on the building should be made by the end of this year.<\/p>\n

\u2018The building has already been saved,\u2019 said Shane. \u2018Big historical building projects always take time. So we\u2019re very pleased to be actually exploring what will happen in the future.\u2019\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2018Perhaps one day you could see weddings and all sorts of community events happening, so there\u2019ll be a mixed use. But there\u2019ll also be a core tenant and a core purpose.<\/p>\n

\u2018What happens to the building in the long term will be determined by the community.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s been a big project and like all big projects it\u2019s two steps forward and one step back. But it\u2019s wonderful to get to this point.<\/p>\n

\u2018The church was a gift to north Belfast and we want it to fit that purpose.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Download the pilot CPD matrices for the\u00a0DAY SCHOOL<\/a><\/u>\u00a0(Friday) and the\u00a0FULL SCHOOL SUPPLEMENT<\/a><\/u>\u00a0(Thursday and Saturday)<\/p>\n

To offer feedback on CPD support contact IHBC director Se\u00e1n O\u2019Reilly at\u00a0director@ihbc.org.uk<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

IHBC 2018 School social media links:<\/p>\n