What's On

In this talk Hannah Reynolds of Historic England will look how a whole-building approach can inform energy efficiency and climate resilience strategies for traditional buildings, balancing environmental performance with the conservation of historic fabric and significance using the latest research.

Join the SPAB Greater Manchester Group for a guided tour of the Church of the Holy Name, and tower fabric repairs led by Architect Mark Pearce, from Pearce Architecture. The works have involved extensive repairs to the concrete structure of the tower, including the renewal of the concrete roof deck and repairs to roof coverings, rainwater goods, masonry and walkways.

Join the Kent and Surrey Group for a visit to a timber joinery workshop specialising in Accoya timber. We will see the production process and discuss the replacement of timber windows and doors in the context of the SPAB philosophy.

Rosanne Walker of Fabtrads explores how older buildings can be upgraded without causing unintended damage, explaining the building physics behind vernacular retrofit and why a whole-building approach is key to effective, compatible and resilient retrofit.

In this talk Jonathan Buckley of Shaffrey Architects will talk about the conservation of Dromdiah House and the careful approach taken to repair, revive, and secure the future of an important historic building.

Join the Sussex Group on a visit to the restoration project at Madeira Terrace, Brighton, with an exclusive tour of the site led by JT Mackley & Co, the main contractor.

A rare opportunity to see two Grade I listed properties, linked together in history, now back under the same ownership and not generally open to the public.

Join the Wales and Marches Group for a tour of two decorated historic churches in the Black Mountains of Herefordshire. The Grade-II* St. Michaels and Grade-I listed St. Margaret. Both are small, following the style of the Black Mountains churches. Despite their size both have high quality decorative interiors; wall-paintings at St. Michael’s and carved rood screen and loft at St. Margaret’s

Join SPAB Ireland for this year’s Working Party at a traditional north Clare farm complex, exploring the care and repair of stone-roofed buildings, outbuildings and farmyard surfaces. Led by Richard Jordan and Sara-Mae Jordan, the weekend will focus on traditional roofing, masonry and vernacular conservation.

Join the Kent and Surrey Group to visit Goodnestone Park House and Gardens on Sunday 23 August at 1.30pm. This Grade II * listed mansion, built in 1704, famous for its literary connections and its beautiful gardens, is open on only 28 days each year.   On this special visit, members will learn about the House collections as well as the restoration and refurbishment of the House and the attendant conservation issues.